The Worcester County Sheriff's Office completed all the requirements for re-accreditation through the American Correctional Association, receiving a compliance score of 98.7%.
In April, the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction hosted a panel of ACA Auditors who evaluated the facility on over 420 ACA industry standards. The standards focus on inmate safety, health care, mental health, education, programming, officer training, staff safety, and facility administration.
In an exit interview with on-site ACA auditors and WCSO Administrative Staff, the auditors praised the work of the Sheriff’s Office. The auditors mentioned that they regularly evaluate correctional facilities across the nation but have seen few institutions that operate at the level of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office received its official American Correctional Association accreditation certificate after a successful review by a panel of ACA auditors at the national conference in August.
Correctional institutions accredited by the American Correctional Association must be re-accredited every three years to maintain their accreditation status. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has maintained its accreditation since its initial accreditation in 2008.
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