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An accreditation program has long been recognized as a means of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Accreditation is the certification by an independent reviewing authority that an entity has met specific requirements and prescribed standards. Schools, universities, and hospitals are some of the most well-known organizations that are required to maintain accreditation. Now, law enforcement agencies in Florida can attain accreditation status through the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). The Commission is comprised of 12 volunteer members. These 12 commissioners are appointed from various professional and community sectors.

The Commission meets three times per year to oversee the accreditation program, and to officially accredit, or reaccredit, agencies that have passed the rigorous review process.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office CFA Accreditations

• Accredited on June 28, 2000 in Gainesville
• Reaccredited on June 25, 2003 in Daytona Beach
• Reaccredited on June 7, 2006 in Tampa
• Reaccredited on July 1, 2009 in Bonita Springs
• Reaccredited on June 21, 2017 in Orlando
• Reaccredited on October 15, 2020 Virtually
• Reaccredited on June 29, 2023 in Orlando