The Ridgefield Police Department's accreditation has been renewed.  Chief Jeff Kreitz and Accreditation Manager Sgt John Knoche accepted the Tier 3 Certificate of Accreditation from the state of Connecticut at the Police Officer Standards and Training Council at their meeting in Meriden. State accreditation is a process through which law enforcement agencies demonstrate excellence in management and service delivery by complying with the standards set by the state. The Ridgefield Police Department became a Tier 3 accredited agency in 2006 and this is the fourth time they have been re-accredited.