Following a thorough assessment of the department’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services, a team of assessors for the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) returned to their headquarters with a strong recommendation in support of the Department of Public Safety’s bid for accreditation.
“I am pleased to say that the assessment team gave our department an outstanding review, and will be filing a report with IACLEA recommending that we become an accredited agency,” says Interim Chief Jill Lentz.
“Achieving accreditation provides a professional benchmark with which to measure policies and procedures. It also ensures those practices are well-documented, department personnel receive clear guidance and qualified personnel are recruited and retained long term,” Lentz adds.
Accreditation is for four years, during which the department must submit annual reports attesting to continued compliance with the standards under which it was initially accredited.
“I am very proud of all those involved in the accreditation process and appreciative of their hard work and dedication,” says Accreditation Manager Andrea Stagnari.
The assessment team arrived in Syracuse on Saturday, Jan. 24, and stayed through Monday, Jan. 26. The team accepted public comments on January 26.
The Department should receive official word from IACLEA regarding its accreditation status by the end of the spring semester.
While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in geography in the Maxwell School, Rose Tardiff ’15 became involved with the Salt City Harvest Farm, a community farm near Syracuse where newcomers from all over the world grow food and make social connections….
Early in his career, Paulo De Miranda G’00 embarked on several humanitarian aid and peacekeeping assignments around the world. “When we concluded our tasks, we wrote reports about our field work, but many times felt that little insight was given…
College of Law Professor Suzette Meléndez, director of the Syracuse Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic, was honored with a 2025 Onondaga County NAACP Freedom Fund Award at their 45th Annual Freedom Fund Award Dinner. Meléndez received the Maye, McKinney & Melchor Freedom…
After over four decades of dedicated service to the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), Professor Gerald Greenberg is retiring at the end of 2025. He transitioned from his role as A&S senior associate dean for academic affairs; humanities; and…
Alonna Berry ’11, executive director of the Delaware Center for Justice and a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, is the new president of the Syracuse University Alumni Association (SUAA) Board of Directors, as of July 1, 2025….
If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.
