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Oneonta Police Department Presented

With Certificate Of State Accreditation

The photo pictured Left to Right are: Russ Southard (Acting Mayor), Kerriann Harrington (Communications) Christopher Witzenburg (Detective Sergeant), Douglas Brenner (Lieutenant), Dennis Nayor (Chief of Police), Michael Green (Executive Deputy Commissioner of New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services) and Michael Ranalli (Chairman of New York State Accreditation Council).
Chief Dennis Nayor receives his department’s state accreditation today from Michael Green, executive deputy commissioner of the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, and Michael Ranalli, right, chairman, state Accreditation Council.   Others, from left, are Mayor Russ Southard, Kerriann Harrington, communications, Det. Sgt. Christopher Witzenburg and Lt. Douglas Brenner.
The official plaque details the OPD's accreditation.
The official plaque details the OPD’s accreditation.

ONEONTA – The Oneonta Police Department today was awarded the status of “fully accreditated policy agency” by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services.

It was the culmination of a 2 1/2-year process to ensure compliance with 133 specific guidelines in hiring, discipline, promotions, vehicle operations and other areas.

Only 30 percent of police departments in the state are fully accredited, and only 8 percent of those of Oneonta’s size.

Despite today’s announcement, “we will still continue to evolve and progress as an agency,” said Police Chief Dennis Nayor in a press release. “This includes staying current with emerging trends, using best practices, exploring new technologies to enhance our capabilities, and further developig all members through continual in-service training.”

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