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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesThe Escambia County Jail was reaccredited by the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission on Feb. 19 in St. Augustine, Florida. This marked the agency’s fifth consecutive reaccreditation, earning them the distinction of being named an Excelsior Agency. Chief William Powell, Commander Scott Nash, Lt. Walter Jefferis and Sgt. Jonathan Stuckey went to St. Augustine to sit for the accreditation inquiry.
Being named an Excelsior Agency is an accomplishment that only 16 other county jails in the state of Florida have currently achieved. The Excelsior Recognition program recognizes some of the finest criminal justice agencies in the state of Florida, and a demonstrated level of commitment to the Florida Accreditation process unparalleled in the criminal justice profession.
Accreditation is the certification by an independent reviewing authority that an entity has met specific requirements and prescribed standards. These standards are recognized as best practices in the corrections community. They exceed the standards established through the Florida Model Jail Standards. Reaccreditation requires maintaining these standards for three years. Escambia County is proud to have achieved and maintained both state and national accreditation standards.
For more information, please contact the Escambia County Office of Community and Media Relations at 850-595-3476 or email [email protected].
The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.
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