Livingston County Sheriff’s Office honored for court security reaccreditation

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors paused its routine agenda to recognize the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office after the court security division earned reaccreditation.

Peter Kho, identified in the transcript as Executive Director of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, told the board that "Livingston County is one of only 11 counties in the state to have an accredited court security program," and described the accreditation as meeting a "very stringent set of standards and best practices" overseen by an outside board of assessors.

Kho said the sheriff’s office also holds multiple other accreditations and singled out one employee for special recognition: "I want to recognize particularly one individual who devoted a great deal of extra time and effort ... Deputy Michael an," according to the transcript.

Sheriff Dardi accepted the plaque and praised staff and leadership. "I couldn't be more proud of them as sheriff," he said, and added that maintaining accreditation "keeps us out of civil litigation and makes us the best that we can be." The sheriff also thanked the board for its support.

The board’s acknowledgment was presented during the meeting’s privilege-of-the-floor portion; no formal action was required beyond the public recognition. The transcript records applause and formal thanks during the exchange.

The recognition reaffirms the county’s stated commitment to court and jail standards, and underscores that accreditation requires external assessment against more than 100 specific requirements, according to Kho.