Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office issued the following announcement on Nov 15.
Congratulations Deputy Rachel Anderson
Deputy Anderson has received her National Certified Corrections Officer credential (NCCO) from the National Institute doe Jail Operations. NIJO Professional Certification is a professional designation – earned not issued – for jail and detention officers, supervisors, administrators and sheriffs who have demonstrated to possess the requisite understanding, knowledge, skills, experience and abilities to function to a specific level.
Certification requirements are set by the NIJO Certification Board. The requirements vary for each designated certification level* but generally include background prerequisites, work experience, legal-based training and education coupled with testing to ensure comprehension of critical areas of focus.
Achieving NIJO Certification is a significant accomplishment and reflects intense training, effort, experience and comprehension so that the individual confidently knows and can follow clearly established laws and procedures in fulfilling his or her duties within a correctional facility.
https://jailtraining.org/certification/
Congratulations Rachel we are so very proud of you!
Original source can be found here.