This year will produce more resources and opportunities for agencies to successfully implement best practices and produce positive outcomes through the application of standards.

The CALEA Accreditation Manager Certification Program provides an opportunity for successful managers to earn specific credentials as an expert in the process of accreditation.

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!

The Univ. of Florida Police Department credits accreditation for greater professionalism and accountability.

During the most recent meeting of the CALEA Commission, the Standards Review and Interpretation Committee (SRIC) proposed several standards for review and/or comment.

During the APCO Conference in Orlando, FL agencies who were awarded over the past year were recognized.

During the Full Business Meeting in Montgomery, AL on March 22, 2024, the Commission voted to release a draft version of CALEA® Standards for Public Safety Training Academies, 3rd Edition for client review and comment. The review period ended Sunday, May 12th, 2024.

This week, as part of CALEA’s continuous effort to improve, you will see some enhancements to the CALEA Information Management and Reporting System (CIMRS).

The CALEA Standards Review and Interpretation Committee, referred to as the “SRIC” meets in Executive Session just prior to each CALEA conference to work on standards for revision or creation of new ones. At the CALEA conference, the Commission votes to approve a standard or direct staff to post the standard for client comments. Deleted language is shown as red strikethrough. The proposed new language is shown as highlighted and in bold text. Please review the standard and complete the web form by Wednesday, December 20th, 2023.