Office of the Inspector General of Tallahassee Received Statewide Reaccreditation

July 17, 2025

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the City of Tallahassee has earned full reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA)—a distinguished mark of professional excellence that reinforces the City’s ongoing commitment to integrity, accountability and high-quality public service.

The CFA awarded the OIG its initial accreditation on June 16, 2022, and completed its triennial reaccreditation assessment in March 2025. CFA assessors found the OIG to be 100 percent in compliance with all applicable investigative standards, noting no recommendations for improvement. The reaccreditation process included a thorough review of policies, procedures and operations. Assessors were particularly impressed by the OIG’s investigation closure process and use of detailed checklists to ensure compliance with investigative and accreditation requirements.

“I am pleased the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation once again found the OIG to be 100 percent compliant with all its investigative standards,” said Dennis Sutton, Inspector General for the City of Tallahassee. “This reaccreditation is a strong affirmation of the excellent work done by the OIG’s professional staff, who work tirelessly to ensure every issue is handled with care and diligence.”

Reaccreditation offers significant benefits to both the public and municipal government. For the public, it provides increased trust, confidence and assurance of responsible and ethical government oversight. For the City of Tallahassee, it represents a commitment to professional standards and operational efficiency.

The CFA accreditation also positions the Tallahassee OIG among a select group of oversight bodies that meet or exceed the highest professional benchmarks in the state of Florida.

For more information about the Office of the Inspector General and its work, please visit Talgov.com.