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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:
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International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP);
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National Organization of Black Law Enforcement
Executives (NOBLE);
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National Sheriffs' Association (NSA); and the
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Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
The
purpose of CALEA’s Accreditation Programs is to improve the delivery of public
safety services, primarily by: maintaining a body of standards, developed by
public safety practitioners, covering a wide range of up-to-date public safety
initiatives; establishing and administering an accreditation process; and
recognizing professional excellence.
Specifically, CALEA’s goals are to:
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Strengthen crime prevention and control capabilities;
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Formalize essential management procedures;
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Establish fair and nondiscriminatory personnel practices;
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Improve service delivery;
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Solidify interagency cooperation and coordination; and
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Increase community and staff confidence in the agency.
To learn more about CALEA, click
here.
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