Andretta Swift

About Andretta Swift

Andretta Swift is a Connecticut police officer turned law enforcement researcher and consultant. She has played a role in the successful accreditation of dozens of police departments.Unlike most accreditation consultants, she focused on supporting departments that had no intention of becoming accredited. These departments were navigating the process on their own but lacked the knowledge, resources, and support needed to succeed. It didn’t take long for Andretta to recognize that the available accreditation software wasn’t designed to meet their unique challenges either.Andretta’s academic background is the perfect complement to her extensive real-world experience in police accreditation. Her Master of Legal Studies in Criminal Law and Policy from Arizona Law deepened her understanding of the legal frameworks and policy considerations that underpin accreditation standards. Combined with her doctoral research on accreditation and organizational change, Andretta’s education provides a comprehensive foundation for addressing the complex challenges departments face, whether pursuing voluntary or mandatory accreditation.Andretta’s journey from accreditation consultant to software CEO was driven by a mission to break down barriers in the accreditation process. Recognizing the limitations of existing tools and the growing need for accessible solutions, she transformed her hands-on expertise into Badge 6, a cutting-edge platform that empowers departments of all sizes to achieve accreditation with confidence.

Experience

1. Founder CEO

   Badge 6

   Jan 2025 — Present · US

   Transitioned from a one-woman consulting firm specializing in police accreditation to the CEO of a software company, developing a groundbreaking platform tailored to the unique challenges of police departments.* Spearheaded the design and development of Badge Six, an innovative software solution that streamlines policy management, accreditation processes, and compliance for departments of all sizes.* Leveraged over a decade of hands-on experience in police accreditation, including successful CALEA and state-mandated accreditation projects, to create a user-centered product.* Combined real-world expertise with a Master of Legal Studies in Criminal Law and Policy and doctoral research in Organizational Development and Leadership to inform product strategy and development.* Built a scalable business model, driving the transition from individualized consulting to a technology-driven, national solution for police departments.* Directed a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and subject-matter experts to bring the product to market.* Maintained a focus on accessibility and usability to empower departments with limited resources to achieve compliance confidently.

Education

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice

• University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law

  Master of Science - MS, Legal Studies in Criminal Law and Policy

• The University of Arizona Global Campus

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organizational Development and Leadership