The Professional Standards Division is responsible for promoting integrity and accountability within the Erie County Sheriff's Office. Employees assigned to the Division investigate allegations of misconduct, policy violations, and organize training for all of the Office's 1,300 employees. They also conduct pre-employment background investigations for ECSO applicants, administer pistol permit investigations, process all requests made under the Freedom of Information Law, and offer fingerprinting and criminal history checks for individuals.
It is part of the Erie County Sheriff's Office's mission for employees to conduct themselves with integrity, fairness, and professionalism. The Professional Standards Division is charged with ensuring all staff members conduct themselves ethically consistent with that mission. This effort strengthens public trust through transparency.