Initial Accreditation and Annual Continuation Fees

An initial accreditation fee is due when an agency signs its Communications Accreditation Agreement. There are two payment options available: (1) lump sum/single payment or (2) two installments.

Once an agency receives its initial accreditation award, it pays an Annual Continuation Fee, which includes the estimated cost of its next on-site assessment. The following table depicts current initial accreditation and estimated annual continuation fees.

Note:  Annual continuation fees vary by agency. 

Initial Estimated On-site Assessment Charge

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 Public Safety Communications Agreement between the agency and CALEA is for 24 months. If the agency has not completed self-assessment or scheduled its initial on-site by the end of the 24th month, the agency may request an annual extension of the Agreement at a cost of 55% the initial accreditation fee in effect.

Multiple Accreditations

Agencies may participate in multiple accreditation programs and are eligible for a multiple-accreditation discount. Contact CALEA for specific information.