In this episode of Beyond the Checklist, NAAL Co-Founder and Executive Director Kevin Rhea sits down with Deputy Director Neal Rossow and newly appointed Advisory Board Member Stephanie Erb to reflect on NAAL’s first 120 days and look ahead to the future. Together, they discuss the progress the association has already made in uniting accreditation managers and assessors across all public safety disciplines and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for professional development, networking, and advocacy.

Kevin, Neal and Stephanie also share their own accreditation journeys—the challenges, lessons learned, and the moments that showed them why accreditation is essential to building strong, accountable, and resilient agencies.

Whether you’re new to accreditation or a seasoned assessor, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insights into how NAAL is working to elevate the profession and support the people doing the critical behind-the-scenes work of public safety.