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For Immediate Release: March 19, 2026 Contact: Scarsdale Police Department, 914-722-1200

The Village of Scarsdale is proud to announce that on March 14, 2026, the Scarsdale Police Department was re-accredited for the 11th time by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), reaffirming its continued commitment to excellence in law enforcement.

CALEA accreditation is a nationally recognized benchmark of professional standards, demonstrating that the Scarsdale Police Department complies with 467 rigorous standards designed to promote best practices in policing, accountability, and service delivery. The accreditation process is continuous and includes annual reviews, culminating in a comprehensive on-site assessment conducted by a CALEA-appointed assessor. During this review, the assessor met with department personnel, community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations to evaluate the Department’s policies, operations, and community engagement.

Scarsdale Police Chief Steven DelBene, Lieutenant Patricia Arcesi, Accreditation Sergeant Victoria Wanderman, and Police Officer Kenneth Woodward represented the Department at CALEA’s conference in Tucson, Arizona, where they appeared before CALEA commissioners to respond to questions regarding the Department’s operations and accreditation status. Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest also attended, underscoring the Village’s strong support for the Police Department and its commitment to maintaining national accreditation standards.

The Scarsdale Police Department achieved Advanced Law Enforcement Re-Accreditation with the prestigious Meritorious designation, recognizing its continuous accredited status since 1990. Nationwide, only approximately five percent of law enforcement agencies achieve CALEA accreditation, and an even smaller percentage maintain accreditation at this level over such an extended period.

“The Scarsdale Police Department's reaccreditation is well deserved,” said Mayor Justin Arest. “This recognition reflects the consistent, high-quality service they provide to our community each and every day.”

“This achievement reflects the hard work and professionalism of our entire department,” said Chief Steven DelBene. “We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards in policing and serving the Scarsdale community.”

More information about the CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is available at calea.org. 

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