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    Checks & Balances

    "CALEA Accreditation gave our personnel a focus and direction with specific and measurable goals.” - Chief Mark Palmer, Coventry Police Department (CT)
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    Liability Reduction

    “Accreditation is a way of life for us. It has reduced our liability cost and made my risk managers very happy.” - Sheriff Timothy Dunning, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (NE)
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    Accreditation Benefits

    “I would not send my kids to a school or a hospital that was not accredited. Why wouldn’t my sheriff’s office be accredited also?” - Sheriff Clay Whittle, Columbia County Sheriff's Office (GA)
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    Seamless Transition

    CALEA ensures that when the new chief walks in the door, there will be a procedure and policy in place for all functions of an agency. - “Benefits of taking CEO Positions at Accredited Agencies”
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    Accreditation As A Force Multiplier

    Accreditation decreased call processing times without increasing staff levels. - Harrisonburg, VA Operations Manager Dee Dee Sencindiver - “Accreditation Improves Agency Performance”
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The Gold Standard in Public Safety

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations. The CALEA Accreditation program seals are reserved for use by those public safety agencies that have demonstrated compliance with CALEA Standards and have been awarded CALEA Accreditation by the Commission.

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The Latest Announcements From CALEA

Comm Pin Comm Pin Press Release Oct 3, 2024 Four New Commissioners Appointed The new commissioners will begin their service January 1, 2025
CALEA file CALEA file Announcements Sep 18, 2024 CALEA® Standards for Public Safety Training Academies 3rd Edition To Be Released October 1, 2024 CALEA and PowerDMS staff will host a webinar entitled Transitioning to the Public Safety Training Academies 3rd Edition Manual on October 1, 2024 at 2pm EDT. It is highly recommended you attend the webinar and/or watch the replay BEFORE moving to the 3rd Edition. Please register NOW!
Accredited Agency Benefits Accredited Agency Benefits Announcements Sep 12, 2024 An Agency Perspective of Accreditation Benefits The Univ. of Florida Police Department credits accreditation for greater professionalism and accountability.
Setting the standards for others to follow. Setting the standards for others to follow. Announcements Aug 15, 2024 Subscribe to CALEA News and Updates In order to receive the latest news and information, you must subscribe to CALEA News & Updates. You may have subscribed in the past, but please provide your information to ensure you are still subscribed. Subscribe Today!