Detention Accreditation

DEPARTMENT OF DETENTION ACCREDITATION

American Correctional Association (ACA)

The Department of Detention Services is nationally accredited by the American Correctional Association's Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. The accreditation process ensures that safeguards related to the life, health, and safety of staff and inmates are considered. A total of 441 standards address services, programs, and operations essential to effective correctional management. The department has maintained certification since 1989. To gain more information on the American Correctional Association visit their website: http://www.aca.org

Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC)

In 1999 the jail system was awarded accreditation status by the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, which examines 266 standards. The Hillsborough County Jail was the first ever in the state of Florida to undergo an accreditation audit by this newly formed commission, and received a score of 100% compliance. For more information on the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission visit their website: http://www.flaccreditation.org

National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)

The Medical Bureau has been accredited since 1983 by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. For more information visit their website: http://www.ncchc.org

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