Accessibility Statement

The Allegheny County Sheriff Office (ACSO) is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 establishes requirements for improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities. These guidelines define three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

The ACSO website is designed to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. While we strive to ensure that all content is accessible, some areas of the website may not yet fully conform. We are continually working to identify and remediate accessibility barriers as part of an ongoing effort to improve the user experience for all users.

Feedback

ACSO welcomes feedback regarding the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have difficulty accessing information, please contact us using the Formal Complaints form below or by other available contact methods.

We make reasonable efforts to respond to accessibility-related inquiries within 2 business days.

Compatibility with browsers and assistive technology

The ACSO website is designed to be compatible with current versions of major web browsers and commonly used assistive technologies. Ongoing testing is performed to support compatibility and usability.

Technical specifications

Accessibility of the ACSO website relies on the following technologies to function with web browsers and assistive technologies:

• HTML
• WAI-ARIA
• CSS
• JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon to support compliance with accessibility standards.

Limitations and alternatives

Despite our efforts to ensure accessibility of the ACSO website, some limitations may occur. Certain third-party content, functionality, or integrations may not fully conform to accessibility standards and are outside the control of ACSO.

Examples of such limitations may include:

• Embedded social media content that may not meet color contrast or keyboard accessibility requirements
• Third-party video content that may not include captions or transcripts

ACSO does not control these third-party platforms but encourages vendors to provide accessible content. Where feasible, we will work to provide accessible alternatives upon request.

Assessment approach

ACSO evaluates the accessibility of the website through:

• External evaluation
• Ongoing internal review and remediation efforts

Formal Complaints

Last updated March 23, 2026