Campus Security Accreditation: Cost

Accreditation Fees

Initial Accreditation fees are due when an agency signs its CALEA Campus Security Accreditation Agreement. There are two payment options available: (1) lump sum/single payment or (2) two installments.

The following table depicts current initial accreditation fees.

*Some agencies may require fees beyond those established and the Commission reserves the right to make special adjustments.

Initial Estimated On-site Assessment Charge

In addition to the initial accreditation fees, agencies will be invoiced separately for the estimated on-site costs of the initial assessment.  Actual on-site costs are impacted by lodging, airfare, the number of assessors utilized, and other factors specifically related to the assessed agency and the geographical area in which it is located. 

Accreditation Agreement Extension and Fees

The initial CALEA Campus Security Agreement between the agency and CALEA is for 24 months; however some agencies are able to complete self-assessment within a much shorter time. If the agency has not completed self-assessment or scheduled its initial on-site by the end of the 24^th month of the initial agreement period, the agency may request an annual extension of the Agreement at a cost of 55% the initial accreditation fee in effect.

Annual Continuation Fees

After an agency receives its initial accreditation award, it enters into a Continuation Agreement and begins paying annual continuation fees, which include the estimated charge for its next on-site assessment. The following depicts the current estimated Annual Continuation Fees:

Note:  Annual continuation fees vary by agency.

*Some agencies may require fees beyond those established and the Commission reserves the right to make special adjustments.