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One of four CALEA accredited agencies in state, Ascension sheriff's office honored in Donaldsonville

Michael Tortorich
Gonzales Weekly Citizen
The Donaldsonville City Council and Mayor Leroy Sullivan recognized the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office with a proclamation during the Feb. 14 meeting. Last year, APSO was awarded national accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan and members of the city council recognized the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, which was awarded national accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies last year, during the Feb. 14 meeting.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre, along with staff members, were in attendance to receive the proclamation.

In April 2022, APSO announced in a news release that it was one of four sheriff's offices in Louisiana and among 4 % of law enforcement agencies nationwide to achieve the CALEA accreditation.

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