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Woodstock Police Department recertified by CALEA and Georgia program
Summary
Mayor and council celebrated the Woodstock Police Department’s reaccreditation by CALEA and recertification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program; staff said the department is among a small set statewide with both credentials.
At the start of the March 23 meeting, the mayor announced the Woodstock Police Department’s reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and its recertification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. The mayor noted Woodstock is one of approximately 37 agencies in Georgia holding both national and state accreditations; Assistant Chief Hollygood thanked department members for their ongoing commitment to professional standards, policy review and training.
The mayor framed the accolades as evidence of the department’s dedication to accountability and modern policing practices; there were no substantive policy actions accompanying the announcement.
