FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Feb. 24, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has earned full accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA), a distinguished recognition that reflects the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and professional oversight.

This accreditation marks a major milestone in FDLE’s ongoing effort to strengthen and expand its OIG. Under the direction of FDLE leadership and with strong support from Governor Ron DeSantis, the department has prioritized building an OIG that meets the most rigorous statewide benchmarks for investigative excellence.

The CFA awarded accreditation to FDLE’s OIG on Feb. 19, 2026, following a comprehensive assessment completed in December 2025. CFA assessors found the OIG to be 100 percent compliant with all applicable investigative standards and issued no recommendations for improvement — a rare achievement that underscores the professionalism and dedication of the OIG. Assessors highlighted the office’s Early Intervention System designed to proactively identify potential risks.

“This accreditation is a testament to the vision we set for FDLE’s Office of Inspector General and the hard work required to achieve it,” said FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass. “With the support of Governor DeSantis and our leadership team, we built an OIG that meets the highest professional standards in Florida. I am proud of our team and their unwavering commitment to accountability and integrity.”

With this accreditation, FDLE’s OIG joins a select group of oversight bodies in Florida that meet or exceed the highest professional standards for investigative and auditing practices.

For more information about the Office of the Inspector General and its work, please visit www.fdle.state.fl.us.

 
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