On April 11, 2024, the Sidney Police Department received final certification from the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board, and the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services. The Sidney Police Department meets or exceeds the Ohio Collaborative standards, in the following areas:
- Use of Force/Deadly Force
- Community Engagement
- Crisis Intervention
- Positive Youth Interactions
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Vehicle Pursuits
- Body-worn Cameras
- Bias Free Policing
- Agency Wellness
- Telecommunicator Training
- Investigation of Employee Misconduct
- Law Enforcement Response to Mass Demonstrations and Protests
The Ohio Collaborative, a 12-person panel of law enforcement experts and community leaders from throughout the state, established state standards. The Collaborative works closely with partners, including the community and law enforcement agencies, to implement the standards. All law enforcement agencies are expected to meet or exceed these standards as they develop policies and procedures to meet these expectations.
Sidney PD was awarded initial certification in 2016, and received certifications/agency recertification in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023.