Our Commitment

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all members of the public, including individuals with disabilities. We believe every citizen of DeKalb County deserves equal access to public safety information, services, and resources regardless of ability.

This website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which address the four core principles of accessibility: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR).

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• •Keyboard Navigation: All website functionality is available using a keyboard alone, including menus, forms, search, and interactive elements
• •Screen Reader Compatibility: Pages are structured with proper heading hierarchy, ARIA landmarks, labels, and roles to work with assistive technologies
• •Alternative Text: All meaningful images include descriptive alternative text; decorative images are marked as presentational
• •Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text per WCAG AA
• •Focus Indicators: Visible focus outlines on all interactive elements for keyboard users
• •Responsive Design: The website adapts to different screen sizes, zoom levels up to 200%, and text-only zoom
• •Form Accessibility: All form fields have associated labels, error messages are clearly communicated, and required fields are identified
• •Clear Language: We use plain, straightforward language at a reading level accessible to the general public
• •No Seizure Risks: No content flashes more than three times per second

Conformance Status

This website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as required by Title II of the ADA for state and local government websites. We continually review and improve our website to maintain and increase its accessibility.

While we strive to make all pages and content fully accessible, some third-party content or legacy documents may not yet meet all standards. We are actively working to remediate any known issues.

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This website is designed to be compatible with common assistive technologies, including screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver), screen magnifiers, speech recognition software, and alternative input devices. We test our website regularly with these technologies to ensure proper functionality.

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format (such as large print, Braille, or audio), please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Known Limitations

We acknowledge the following areas where accessibility may be limited:

• •Third-party content: Some embedded content from external services may not fully conform to WCAG standards
• •PDF documents: Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible; we are working to remediate these

If you encounter an accessibility barrier related to any of these items, please contact us and we will provide the information in an alternative format.

Feedback & Assistance

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, need assistance accessing information, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Grievance Procedure

If you believe you have been denied access to information or services on this website due to a disability, you may file a grievance with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Grievances may be submitted by phone, email, or mail using the contact information above. We will respond to all accessibility complaints within 15 business days.

Continuous Improvement

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is committed to the ongoing improvement of our website's accessibility. We regularly audit our site, train our staff on accessibility best practices, and work to remediate any issues as they are identified.