CALEA 2006 Annual Report
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INTRODUCTION
he new year continued to present challenging times for public safety agencies, both at home and abroad. 2006 Tsaw decreased public spending coupled with a growing complexity in the responsibilities assigned to our public safety agencies. Public safety agencies were asked to do more without any concurrent increase in funding.
To further complicate matters, a surge in violent crime, which began in 2005, accelerated in 2006 while recruit- ment problems reached crisis status to the point that, in some cases, agencies were forced to modify their stan- dards for hiring.
Just as accreditation was part of the answer to problems of the past, so too is accreditation part of the solution to the issues confronting public safety agencies today. The accreditation process is of benefit to both the agency and the community. It assures that the agency is conforming to rules and procedures that are consistent with current nationally recognized professional standards. This translates to competent, responsible, and ethical service to the public and increased community confidence in the agency.
It also requires the agency to take a thorough, introspective look at its mission, objectives, and operations. This results in a process of evaluation that allows the agency to adjust its way of doing business in order to respond to the needs of an ever-changing society. Accreditation is a key element in any public safety agency’s ability to perform in the present and plan for the future.
It is in this environment that the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.’s (CALEA®) activities are reported for 2006. The process of periodically updating CALEA’s Standards Manuals continued with substantial progress being made in completing the 2nd Edition of CALEA’s Standards for Public Safety Communications Agencies. In addition, work on a new CALEA Process and Programs Guide and a revised Assessment Report continued with publication and implementation expected in 2007. The following is a summary of the sig- nificant activities and accomplishments in 2006 that will continue to increase CALEA’s ability to provide its cre- dentialing services to public safety agencies. HISTORY
he Commission was founded in 1979 through the combined efforts of the International Association of Chiefs Tof Police (IACP), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). CALEA is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt (501[c]3) corporation and is not part of any governmental entity. Twenty-one Commissioners, 11 law enforcement professionals and 10 representatives from the public and private sector, form the Board of Directors. MISSION
he Commission’s overall mission is to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily through voluntary Tpublic safety agency accreditation and recognition programs organized and maintained in the public interest.
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COMMISSION CONFERENCES The Commission held three conferences during 2006: Jacksonville, Florida; Lexington, Kentucky; and Reno, Nevada.
Jacksonville, Florida | March 22-25, 2006
HIGHLIGHTS:
■ In addition to the standard accreditation/recognition related training, the following workshops were held: Accreditation Equals Risk Management Dollars and Sense; APCO - Training Public Safety Professionals; Credible Courtroom Testimony; Ethics and Professional Decision Making; Good Cops “The Case for Preventive Policing”; How Do You Police In Devastation? - Hurricane Katrina; Investigating Animal Abuse and Blood Sports; Model Voluntary Police Fitness and Wellness Program; Myths and Urban Legends of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD); Police Corruption: Lessons Learned From a Case Study; TASERs Policies and Practices; and Understanding the Physiological Aspects of Dealing with Resistance and Aggression: L.O.C.K.U.P. Police Combat System. ■ The following panels were presented: Accreditation Manager Discussion; CEO Discussion; and Hosting a CALEA Conference. ■ The following groups met: Canadian Police Accreditation Coalition (CANPAC); Public Safety Communications Accreditation Support Network (PSCASN); and State Agency Accreditation Coalition (SAAC). ■ The following Standing and ad hoc committees met: Awards, CALEA Agency Support Fund (CASF), Corporate Affairs; Investment; Outreach; Standards Review and Interpretation; and Strategic Planning. ■ A Town Hall Meeting and the Full Commission Business Session were held. ■ A special luncheon for new attendees was hosted. ■ Sixty-three agencies were reaccredited. ■ Initial CALEA Accreditation was awarded to 16 new agencies. ■ One agency was awarded CALEA Recognition. ■ Two agencies were awarded CALEA Re-recognition. ■ Two agencies were recognized through the Alliance Program. ■ Accepted the 2005 CALEA Annual and Audit Reports. ■ Held a CALEA Exhibit Hall. ■ Attendance: 834.
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COMMISSION CONFERENCES (CONTINUED)
Lexington, Kentucky | July 26-29, 2006
HIGHLIGHTS:
■ In addition to the standard accreditation/recognition related training, the following workshops were held: Advanced Language Programs; APCO 5 - What the APCO Institute Can Do for You; Decisions, Decisions; Five Steps to Good Training; Integrity - Preparing the New Recruit; Lexington Division of Police Emergency Response Unit; Measuring the Transfer of Learning and Skills to the Job Environment; Problem Based Learning; The Role of Forensic Anthropology in Death Investigation; Training Considerations for Conductive Energy Devices; We are Out of Space - Strategies on How to Initiate a Space Needs Study and Building Permit; and WMD Grants: Personal Protective Equipment Purchasing. ■ The following panels were presented: Accreditation Manager Discussion; CEO Discussion; and Hosting a CALEA Conference. ■ The following groups met: Canadian Police Accreditation Coalition (CANPAC); Public Safety Communications Accreditation Support Network (PSCASN); and State Agency Accreditation Coalition (SAAC). ■ The following Standing and ad hoc committees met: Awards; CALEA Agency Support Fund (CASF); Corporate Affairs; Outreach; Standards Review and Interpretation; and Strategic Planning. ■ A Town Hall Meeting and the Full Commission Business Session were held. ■ A special luncheon for new attendees was hosted. ■ Sixty agencies were reaccredited. ■ Accreditation awarded to 15 new agencies. ■ CALEA Recognition awarded three agencies. ■ One agency was Re-recognized. ■ Three agencies were recognized through the Alliance Program. ■ Reviewed a draft budget for Fiscal Year 2007. ■ Reviewed initial proposals for conference sites in 2009. ■ Held a CALEA Exhibit Hall. ■ Attendance: 779.
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COMMISSION CONFERENCES (CONTINUED)
Reno, Nevada | November 15-18, 2006
HIGHLIGHTS:
■ In addition to the standard accreditation/recognition related training, the following workshops were held: A Child is Missing Alert Program; APCO’s - Project RETAINS; APCO‘s Communication Center and 9-1-1 Services Department and You; Developing Distance Learning Capabilities for Public Safety Organizations; Homeland Security Volunteer Programs and Citizen Involvement; Hurricane Katrina - Lessons Learned, Before, During, and After the Disaster; Implementing a Citizen’s Academy for 9-1-1; Media Relations for Law Enforcement: Surviving On-Camera; Mentoring Our New Warriors; Older Driver Law Enforcement; Performance Measurement Program - How Does Your Agency Measure Performance?; Putting Fun Back Into Training; Risk Management Issues; and Tactical Response to Critical Incidents. ■ The following panels were presented: Accreditation Manager Discussion; CEO Discussion; and Hosting a CALEA Conference. ■ The following groups met: Canadian Police Accreditation Coalition (CANPAC); Public Safety Communications Accreditation Support Network (PSCASN); and State Agency Accreditation Coalition (SAAC). ■ The following Standing and ad hoc committees met: Awards; CALEA Agency Support Fund (CASF); Corporate Affairs; Investment; Outreach; Standards Review and Interpretation; and Strategic Planning. ■ A Town Hall Meeting and a Full Commission Business Session were held. ■ A special luncheon for new attendees was hosted. ■ Seventy-four agencies were reaccredited. ■ Accreditation awarded to nineteen new agencies. ■ Two agencies were granted CALEA Recognition. ■ Four agencies were recognized through the Alliance Program. ■ The budget for Fiscal Year 2007 was adopted. ■ Conference sites for 2009 were selected. ■ Held a CALEA Exhibit Hall. ■ Attendance: 997.
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NEW AND COMPLETED CALEA Process and Programs Guide PROJECTS Another significant step forward was the completion of the CALEA Process and Programs Guide to be published 2006 saw the initiation of several new endeavors and early in 2007. the completion of previous ones; all reflecting CALEA’s continuing pro-active approach to addressing contem- The purpose of this guide is to inform and familiarize porary issues facing public safety agencies. assessors, team leaders and accreditation managers with the accreditation and recognition process as it applies to Manual Updates public safety agencies which are eligible for accredita- tion, reaccreditation, recognition or re-recognition. CALEA undertakes periodic reviews of its standards manuals so as to ensure the standards’ relevance and This publication represents a significant upgrade of timeliness with regard to the contemporary needs of the CALEA’s accreditation support material. It replaces the public safety profession. 2006 saw the completion and Accreditation Process Book (1995), the Self-Assessment adoption of the new 5th Edition of CALEA’s Standards Manual (1996), and the Assessor Manual (1997). for Law Enforcement Agencies and the 2nd Edition of Additionally, the CALEA Process and Programs Guide CALEA’s Recognition Standards for Law Enforcement includes information that is more detailed and is appli- Agencies. Both went into effect July 1, 2006. cable to all of CALEA’s credentialing programs. The Standards for Public Safety Communications Agencies This guide is meant to be the primary source of infor- was the next to be reviewed. Early in 2006, a committee mation about the CALEA Process and, taken together of twelve public safety professionals and CALEA staff, with each program’s standards manual, provides a com- chaired by Commissioner Robert Greenlaw, was estab- prehensive understanding of the CALEA Accreditation lished to review the existing Standards for Public Safety Process. Communications Agencies (1999). The Committee met three times at CALEA’s headquarters, conferred by con- The Assessment Report ference call six times and used e-mail extensively. After every on-site, the Team Leader is required to sub- The Committee’s purpose was to undertake a review of mit a comprehensive Assessment Report to CALEA the existing communications standards in terms of clar- (formally designated as the Final Report). This report is ity and current relevance. The review involved wording used by the Commission, in the Review Committee changes, added and deleted standards and bullets, split- deliberations at the next scheduled CALEA Conference, ting of standards, changing compliance levels, clarified in make a final credentialing decision. The Assessment commentary as well as added or clarified glossary terms. Report is the primary basis for information the Commission uses to make informed decisions regarding nd The 2 Edition contains a number of new standards as award status. well as a new chapter dealing with critical incidents, spe- cial operations and homeland security. The new edition will be released in 2007, pending Commission approval.
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This report has been updated periodically over the The debate reached such a level that the U.S. years. In March 2006, an ad hoc committee of nine law Department of Justice (DOJ) convened a Less Lethal enforcement professionals and CALEA Staff, headed Technology Working Group which held a series of by Commissioner Lou Dekmar, was created to review meetings beginning in 2005. CALEA played a key role what, up to then, was called the “Final Report.” in the discussions as well as hosting several of these meetings in 2006 at its Fairfax, Virginia, headquarters. The goal was to reduce the length of the report, enhance the collection of quantifiable data, consider the Agencies represented at these meetings included the creation of “benchmarks”, and develop a database from DOJ’s Office of Communications (OCOM), the which statistical reports can be created and made avail- National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the Bureau of Justice able to CALEA Accredited agencies. The Committee Assistance (BJA), and the Community Oriented met several times at CALEA headquarters and commu- Policing Services (COPS). Among the other organiza- nicated by e-mail. tions represented were CALEA, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the International Association of Chiefs The results were a draft which reduced the average of Police (IACP), the Major City Police Chiefs report length from 60 to 20 pages, in part due to the Association, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), elimination of redundancy. A substantial amount of and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). more quantifiable data will now be collected for use in internal CALEA studies. In addition, the review gener- The purposes of these meetings were to: (1) examine ated some suggested changes in the assessment process the current state of research on less lethal technology; itself. (2) discuss accountability, policy, and training issues; (3) develop a model policy on the use of less lethal technol- Panel presentations are to be streamlined while tele- ogy; and (4) develop a communications plan for use by phone call-in time will be reduced. Personnel inter- law enforcement CEOs. views will be more structured and the Exemplary Projects program will be eliminated. AWARDS The new Assessment Report will be tested at 14 pilot Throughout the year, CALEA continued to recognize agency assessments in early 2007. Prior to these assess- outstanding individuals and agencies involved in the ments, the assessors will receive training on the new CALEA Accreditation process. report. An ad hoc committee will review the results of these pilot assessments and make any necessary adjust- James V. Cotter Award ments. Full implementation is anticipated to begin by This award is granted to a CEO who has successfully the end of 2007. brought three or more new agencies into accreditation Less Lethal Technology Project status. The 2006 recipients were Chiefs R. Gil Kerlikowske, Seattle (WA) Police Department and 2006 saw a continued debate over the use of less lethal Michael L. Strope, Bryan (TX) Police Department. technologies by law enforcement agencies. A series of unfortunate, well-publicized incidents served to polarize Chief Kerlikowske brought the Seattle Police both proponents and opponents of the new technolo- Department; the Ft. Pierce (FL) Police Department; gies. The focus of this controversy was how and when and the Port St. Lucie (FL) Police Department into to use less lethal technologies with a clear emphasis on CALEA Accreditation. Chief Strobe brought the proper training, policies, and procedures. Bryant Police Department; the College Station (TX) Police Department; and the Peoria (AZ) Police Department into CALEA Accreditation.
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Egon Bittner Award programs and “ARC” symbolizes the synergistic power and light created as the result of an unusual achievement. This award is granted to CEOs of agencies accredited by CALEA for 15 or more continuous years. The 2006 recipients of this award were Chiefs George Carpenter, CALEA Flagship Agency Wilmette (IL) Police Department; Robert Dillard, This program is designed to acknowledge the achieve- University of Richmond (VA) Police Department; ment and expertise of some of the most successful Ronald G. Ferrell, Ph.D., Mason (OH) Police CALEA Accredited agencies. It is also meant to pro- Department; Reuben Greenberg (Retired), Charleston vide exemplary guidance to other agencies seeking (SC) Police Department; Charles E. Samarra (Retired), accreditation. Flagship Agencies are chosen by agency Alexandria (VA) Police Department; Hubert Smith, type, program, and their past success with the accredita- Rome (GA) Police Department; Timothy D. Wallace, tion process. Agencies accepting are required to exhibit Hurst (TX) Police Department; and Sheriff Charles at a CALEA Conference to present their agency direc- Wells, Manatee County (FL) Sheriff ’s Office. tives, offer networking opportunities and share their experiences with the CALEA Accreditation Process. Assessor Awards The following agencies were designated as CALEA In 2005, the Commission agreed to recognize, at each Flagship Agencies in 2006: annual Fall Conference, those public safety officials who have shown their long-term commitment to CALEA Florida by serving as an assessor; the Commission’s “eyes and Coral Gables Police Department ears” in the accreditation process. It was determined Florida Department of Law Enforcement that a Certificate of Appreciation would be awarded to Jacksonville Beach Police Department those persons who have served as an active CALEA Polk County Sheriff ’s Office Assessor for 10 or more years. In addition, a special Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office award was designated for active Assessors who have Volusia County Sheriff ’s Office served 20 or more years. Georgia At the Reno Conference, 27 active CALEA Assessors Peachtree City Police Department were recognized for serving ten or more years. Three additional CALEA Assessors qualified for the 20 Year Illinois Award: Chief Charles D. Reynolds (Retired), Dover Bartlett Police Department (NH) Police Department; Chief Arthur M. Scott Wheeling Police Department (Retired), Beavercreek (OH) Police Department; and Major Edward Werder (Retired), Broward County (FL) Indiana Sheriff ’s Office. Plainfield Metropolitan Police Department
CALEA TRI-ARC Excellence Award Kansas This unique award is granted to public safety entities Topeka Police Department that concurrently hold all three CALEA Accreditation awards: Law Enforcement; Public Safety Kentucky Communications; and Public Safety Training Academy. Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training The 2006 recipients were the Honolulu (HI) Police Department and the Kansas City (KA) Police Maryland Department. The “TRI” reflects the three accreditation Howard County Department of Police
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Missouri CALEA Flagship Agencies are announced at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Opening Session of each CALEA Conference and they receive a special certificate at the Conference’s New York Celebration Banquet. In addition, these agencies are Scarsdale Police Department featured in the CALEA Update magazine.
North Carolina CALEA Certificate of Meritorious Kannapolis Police Department Accreditation North Carolina State Highway Patrol This award is presented to agencies that have been Raleigh Police Department CALEA Accredited for 15 or more continuous years. Wilson Police Department These agencies receive enhanced wall certificates and are identified and presented at each of the three annual North Dakota conferences. The following agencies received this North Dakota Highway Patrol certificate in 2006:
Ohio Delhi Township Police Department Colorado Dublin Police Department Arapaho County Sherriff ’s Office Kettering Police Department Marion Police Department Connecticut Mason Police Department Manchester Police Department
South Carolina Florida Aiken Department of Public Safety Florida Department of Law Enforcement Mount Pleasant Police Department Lee County Sheriff ’s Office University of SC, Div. of Law Manatee County Sheriff ’s Office Enforcement and Safety St. Petersburg Police Department
Tennessee Georgia Maryville Police Department Athens-Clarke County Police Department Covington Police Department Texas Fulton County Police Department Austin Police Department Thomasville Police Department College Station Police Department Waycross Police Department Midland Police Department Illinois Virginia Wheeling Police Department Arlington County Police Department University of Richmond Police Department Maryland Howard County Department of Police Wisconsin Appleton Police Department Rock County Communications Center
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Missouri Texas Grandview Police Department Burleson Police Department Hurst Police Department New Hampshire Manchester Police Department Virginia Alexandria Sheriff ’s Office New Mexico Arlington County Police Department Albuquerque Police Department Prince William County Police Department University of Richmond Police Department New York Williamsburg Police Department Rochester Police Department Scarsdale Police Department CALEA Meritorious Agencies are announced at the Conference’s Celebration Banquet as well as North Carolina recognized in the CALEA Update magazine. Wilson Police Department
North Dakota North Dakota Highway Patrol
Ohio Dublin Division of Police Evendale Police Department Hamilton Police Department Indian Hill Rangers Police Department Kettering Police Department Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office
Tennessee Maryville Police Department
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Commissioners subcontracts supplemental service from a variety of individuals and companies. Twenty-one Commissioners govern CALEA. The four founding associations appoint individuals to the In April, after 15 years of dedicated service, Contract Commission. Appointments take into consideration Specialist Elaine Connor retired. In December, with 11 size, experience and geographical representation at all years as a Program Manager, Ted LeMay retired from levels of local, state and provincial public safety agen- CALEA to return to his native Connecticut and take a cies. Commissioners serve a three-year term and may position with the Connecticut Police Officers Standards be reappointed to two additional terms. Except for and Training Council. travel and accommodation reimbursements which CALEA pays, they serve without compensation. CALEA Assessors The Commission elects a Board of Officers at each CALEA Assessors play a vital role in the accreditation November Conference for the following year. The 2006 process because they act as the Commission’s represen- Executive Board was: Chairperson/President, James M. tatives. Minimum assessor qualifications require at least O’Dell, Chief of Police, Kettering, Ohio; Vice five years supervisory experience as a public safety prac- Chairperson/Vice President, Mary Ann Viverette, Chief titioner, as well as a solid knowledge of CALEA stan- of Police, Gaithersburg, Maryland; Secretary, Robert dards and processes. Eligible candidates are selected Greenlaw, Chief Operating Officer for Core Products based on CALEA’s demographic needs that include, but Group, Enforsys, Inc.; and Treasurer, Patrick Oliver, are not limited to, the size, type, and location of the Director of the Criminal Justice Program, Cedarville candidates’ agency. In addition, individual demograph- University, Cedarville, Ohio. ics such as race, sex, and experience of the potential assessor are considered. In February, CALEA announced the appointment of New Mexico’s Secretary of State, the Honorable On-site assessments can range from one assessor for Rebecca Vigil-Giron, to a three year term as a CALEA three days to four assessors for five days or more, Commissioner. At year’s end, Commissioners Glover depending on the program and agency size. In general, and Robey were reappointed for the 2007-2009 term. a law enforcement accreditation on-site is for four days, In addition, four new Commissioners were appointed with a team of three assessors; one is the designated for the 2007-2009 term: Professor Gary Cordner, team leader and the other two are team members. The Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky; agency prepays an estimated on-site assessment charge, Sheriff Don Hunter, Collier County Sheriff ’s Office, which covers travel, lodging, and per diem for the team, Naples, Florida; Chief Gary Margolis, PhD., University plus other related costs. of Vermont Police Service, Burlington, Vermont; and During the on-site assessment, the team verifies the Chief Daniel Parkinson, Cornwall Community Police agency’s compliance with standards by checking proofs Service, Cornwall, Ontario. During the year, and interviewing agency personnel. The team also Commissioner Eslinger resigned and Commissioners inspects the agency’s facilities as well as holding a forum Greene, LaFlamme and Sasaki retired from the for public input and comments. The team leader writes Commission. a report based upon the team’s findings, which is for- warded through staff to the Board of Commissioners. Staff During hearings conducted at each of its conferences, During the year, the Commission maintained a 16 the Commission reviews assessment reports and deter- member staff, under the direction of Executive Director mines whether or not to grant an agency accreditation Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. They conduct all activities asso- or recognition. ciated with the Commission’s programs. CALEA also
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In 2006, 261 on-site assessments were conducted at States and provinces with accreditation programs that agencies seeking initial accreditation, reaccreditation desire an alliance with CALEA must have their pro- and recognition. Three hundred fifty-nine CALEA grams reviewed to ensure their standards and operating trained assessors were selected from a pool of 452 to procedures meet CALEA’s expectations. Currently, conduct these on-site assessments. CALEA has a formal relationship with the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police; the Mississippi Police Accreditation Coalitions (PACs) Department of Public Safety, Peace Officers Standards and Training Division; and the New Jersey State The Police Accreditation Coalitions (PACs) are unique Association of Chiefs of Police. to the accreditation process. At the state or regional level, these associations of CALEA Accredited agency personnel, join together in a common effort to help CALEA Agency Support Fund each other through the accreditation process. They At its 2003 Summer Conference, CALEA announced function as a resource for information, advocacy, assis- the creation of the CALEA Agency Support Fund tance, and networking. One of the most notable serv- (CASF). The purpose of the CASF is to award grants ices they perform is the conducting of “mock” on-site to smaller agencies seeking initial accreditation in law assessments for PAC members. Mock on-sites serve as enforcement, public safety communications, or public a preliminary review to catch any deficiencies or prob- safety training and which are unable to do so due to lems prior to the official CALEA on-site and are fre- lack of adequate funds. quently credited as essential for a successful on-site. The Commission approved two sources of income for There are 33 PAC organizations in the United States the fund: the net profits from the sale of CALEA’s and Canada. Some representatives from these coali- wearables merchandise and a ten percent contribution tions use the Commission’s triennial meetings as a from any annual operating budget surplus. venue to meet and exchange information, as well as Any law enforcement agency, public safety communica- meeting at the local level. The PAC’s provide an tions agency, or public safety training academy that extremely useful resource, not only for their participat- meets the CALEA established criteria for participating ing members, but for the Commission as well. in the accreditation programs is eligible to apply for a grant. The grants are primarily directed at agencies Alliance Program with 50 or fewer, authorized, full-time employees at the CALEA’s Alliance Program with state/provincial local time of application. Agencies may apply between accreditation program providers was created in 1999 September 1st and December 31st of the current year. and revised in 2005. The Alliance Program is designed Recipients are announced at the Spring Conference in to enhance law enforcement, particularly agencies with the following year. fewer than 25 employees, by consolidating professional Under this program, the CASF will pay the CALEA credentialing efforts. The Alliance Program establishes initial accreditation fees, excluding the estimated on-site formal relationships with state/provincial accreditation assessment charges. The CASF payment includes the organizations and permits limited use of CALEA initial accreditation administrative costs and one copy of Standards and the local awarding of CALEA® the appropriate CALEA Accreditation Compliance Recognition. The long term goal of the Alliance Express (CACE®) Software Program along with its Program is to have significant numbers of Recognition initial, two-year software update service. through Alliance agencies enter CALEA’s Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
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At the Spring 2006 Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, Issues of the CALEA Update magazine were published the applicants were reviewed and two agencies were in February, June, and October. This periodical contin- awarded the grants: the Round Lake Beach (IL) Police ues to be well received and introduced a number of new Department and the Strafford County (NH) Sheriff ’s features and articles. Office Dispatch Center. Two Louisiana CALEA agencies, severely impacted by Marketing the 2005 hurricanes, asked CALEA for financial relief: The Commission continued to focus on increasing its The New Orleans Police Department and the Calcasieu marketing and outreach efforts throughout the year. Parish Sheriff ’s Office. The Commission approved a Traditional activities included working cooperatively plan to provide both agencies with the appropriate 2006 with CALEA’s four founding organizations and a variety administrative fees from the CASF Fund. of public and private sector associations. Commissioners and staff exhibited at major confer- Publications ences, presented speeches, workshops or training ses- sions, attended local PAC meetings, and presented the The Commission publishes a standards manual for each accreditation certificate at local award ceremonies of its four credentialing programs: Standards for Law throughout the year. Enforcement Agencies; Standards for Public Safety Communications Agencies; Standards for Public Safety The Commission maintains an interactive web site pro- Training Academies; and Recognition Standards for Law viding resources to clients and the general public. The Enforcement Agencies. The Commission’s other related site provides useful information about the Commission, publications in 2006 were: the Accreditation Process Book, its programs activities, meetings, and products. the Self-Assessment Manual and the Assessor Manual. Exemplary programs and a chat-room forum are avail- able to clients. The web-address is “www.calea.org.” Overview brochures are printed and available for each specific program, and Accreditation Works, a com- During 2006, CALEA continued to utilize print ads pendium of articles that have been published in the having a regular presence in the following professional CALEA Update magazine, is also available for informa- magazines: tion purposes. Written by CALEA Accredited agen- cies, the articles cite specific examples of how 1. Police Chief (IACP) accreditation has positively affected their agencies and 2. Public Safety Communications (APCO) communities. 3. Sheriff (NSA) A new brochure, CALEA Today, was developed to high- light significant initiatives put into place since 2000 designed to enhance and expand services to CALEA clients. These activities project positively on the CALEA Accreditation process and reflect CALEA’s standing as an international leader in establishing public safety standards.
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2006 Marketing Plan CALEA’s Executive Director and President as well as several Commissioners. Another DVD was developed In Spring of 2005, in Birmingham, Alabama, CALEA for the Public Safety Communications Accreditation commissioned an outside firm to examine and evaluate program and is expected to be released in February our current marketing efforts and develop a long-term of 2007. strategic business/marketing plan. The results of the study were reported to the full Commission at the • New, full page ads have been designed for IACP’s Summer Conference in Boston, Massachusettes. Police Chief and NSA’s Sheriff Magazine. The ads reflect testimonials from the leadership of IACP, The report made a number of major recommendations NSA, NOBLE and PERF. Copies of the ads also in the following areas: market clarification and focus; a appear on CALEA’s website and in the CALEA streamlining of the accreditation process; the develop- Update. ment of an “on-line” business model; and an in-depth examination of current marketing communications and • Both CALEA’s website and magazine, CALEA media strategy. Update, have been redesigned to give them a contem- porary look. They also reflect the Management As a result of input from both the Commission and Model message. CALEA Staff, a suggested set of recommendations was presented to and approved by the Commission at the • CALEA staff developed a CEO Panel for the 2006 Fall 2005 Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Many of NSA Conference. It was composed of five sheriffs the recommendations were implemented progressively from CALEA Accredited agencies, each speaking on over the year and have had a significant influence on a different point in CALEA’s Management Model CALEA’s marketing efforts. message. A similar CEO Panel of police chiefs was presented at the fall, IACP Conference. • Law enforcement accredited agencies that wish to enter their communications and/or training compo- • Enrollment information has been put on CALEA’s nents into the accreditation process are eligible for a website for downloading. Among the items included one-time 40 percent reduction in the current initial in the package are a fee schedule and a sample of the administrative fees. current program agreement. The previous $250 appli- cation fee is no longer required. • CALEA is continuing to seek to identify niche mar- keting opportunities. • Initial discussions were held concerning the feasibility of developing some type of credentialing program for Discussions were held with the Commission on private security personnel. Fire Accreditation International regarding closer cooperation and possible joint marketing efforts. Finances Lexipol, a firm that helps law enforcement agencies Each year, the Commission requests a thorough review develop, maintain and update policy manuals, initi- of its finances by an independent auditor. Again, in ated contact with CALEA concerning the possibil- 2006, the Millard T. Charlton & Associates, Chartered ity of a joint venture. Certified Public Accountants firm was selected. CALEA is seeking to develop contacts with both Portions of their audit report are presented in the next regional and national risk management groups. section and reveal continued responsible financial man- agement during 2006. It should be noted that CALEA • In 2006, a new DVD was developed for use as a mar- has not increased its fee schedules in the last 13 years. keting tool. This DVD contains interviews with
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ASSETS EXHIBIT A Current Assets Cash and Equivalents $ 2,026,576 Commission on Marketable Securities 2,982,949 Accreditation for Trade Accounts Receivable 188,042 Law Enforcement Inventory 66,757 Prepaid Expenses 74,431 Agencies, Inc.
Total Current Assets $ 5,338,755 Statement of Financial Position Property and Equipment - Net 256,507 December 31, 2006 Other Assets Deposits 20,046
TOTAL ASSETS $ 5,615,308
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 289,482 Deferred Agency Fees 561,033 Deferred On-Site Reviews 946,448 Accrued Leave Payable 80,658
Total Current Liabilities $ 1,877,621
Long-Term Liabilities Deferred Agency Fees $ 108,177 Deferred On-Site Reviews 1,656,906 Deferred Rent 107,831 Post Retirement Benefit Payable 26,300
Total Long-Term Liabilities $ 1,899,214
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 3,776,835
Unrestricted Net Assets Undesignated $ 1,770,699 Board Designated 67,774
TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 1,838,473
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 5,615,308
See Notes to Financial Statements
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EXHIBIT B UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Revenues Commission on Agency Fees $ 1,671,887 Accreditation for On-Site Reviews 2,134,696 Law Enforcement CALEA Conference Registrations 898,385 CACE Sales 127,004 Agencies, Inc. Emblem Sales 83,903 Publication Sales 64,379 Statement of Activities Wearable Sales 10,292 For the Year Ended Investment Return 341,189 December 31, 2006 Application Fees 18,620 Alliance Fees 3,000 Miscellaneous Income 19,708 Exhibitors’ Fee 54,100
Total Revenues $ 5,427,163 Refund of: On-Site Reviews $131,507 Agency Fees 1,315 CALEA Conference Registrations 22,084 Publication Sales 193 (155,099)
Net Unrestricted Revenues $ 5,272,064
Expenses Program Services Agency Fees and On-Site Reviews $2,000,625 CALEA Conferences 844,666 Cost of Sales 213,975 $3,059,266 Supporting Services Management and General $1,324,562 Marketing and Program Development 572,939 1,897,501
Total Expenses $ 4,956,767
Increase in Unrestricted Net Assets $ 315,297
Net Assets – Beginning of Year 1,523,176
Net Assets – End of Year $ 1,838,473
See Notes to Financial Statements
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EXHIBIT C
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Statement of Functional Expenses For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Marketing Agency Fees & CALEA Cost of Management & Program Total On-site Reviews Conferences Sales & General Development Salaries $1,140,103 $182,416 $136,813 $11,401 $467,442 $342,031 Fringe Benefits 322,520 51,603 38,703 3,225 132,233 96,756 Post Retirement Benefit 26,300 - 2,630 - 14,465 9,205 Payroll Taxes 81,161 12,986 9,739 812 33,276 24,348 Reaccreditation On Site Review 1,299,539 1,299,539 - - - - Accreditation On-Site Reviews 235,708 235,708 - - - - Communications Accreditation On-Site Reviews 81,746 81,746 - - - - Recognition On-Site Reviews 19,139 19,139 - - - - Training On-Site Reviews 29,115 29,115 - - - - CALEA Conference Expense 617,958 - 617,958 - - - Cost of Data Systems Sales 59,477 - - 59,477 - - Cost of Emblem Sales 128,610 - - 128,610 - - Cost of Wearable Sales 7,577 - - 7,577 - - Cost of Publication Sales 2,071 - - 2,071 - - Exhibit Expense 28,704 - 28,704 - - - Awards Committee 7,218 7,218 - - - - Major Project Expenses 98,536 68,327 - - - 30,209 Computer Programming 18,143 - - - 18,143 - Office Rent 281,902 - - - 281,902 - Promotion 44,595 --- - 44,595 Postage 48,592 7,775 5,831 486 19,923 14,577 Travel 12,455 1,196 1,395 75 5,803 3,986 Telephone 24,106 3,857 2,893 241 9,883 7,232 Office Expense 29,829 - - - 29,829 - Printing 38,206 - - - 38,206 - Professional Fees 44,641 - - - 44,641 - Conventions & Conferences 36,086 - - - 36,086 - Insurance 27,975 - - - 27,975 - Equipment Leasing 21,096 - - - 21,096 - Equipment Maintenance 20,964 - - - 20,964 - Commission Other Expense 4,687 - - - 4,687 - Depreciation 72,052 - - - 72,052 - Amortization 1,556 - - - 1,556 - Miscellaneous Expense 43,765 - - - 43,765 - Interest Expense 635 - - - 635 - $4,956,767 $2,000,625 $844,666 $213,975 $1,324,562 $572,939 See Notes to Financial Statements
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EXHIBIT D Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Increase in Net Assets $ 315,297
Commission on Adjustments to Reconcile Increase in Net Assets to Accreditation for Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Law Enforcement Depreciation and Amortization 73,608 Agencies, Inc. Unrealized Gain on Securities (116,855) Realized Gain on Securities (28,894) Loss on Assets Scrapped 362 Statement of Cash Flows Increase in Trade Accounts Receivable (24,770) For the Year Ended Decrease in Accrued Investment Income 6,221 December 31, 2006 Increase in Prepaid Expenses (6,762) Decrease in Inventory 13,909 Increase in Accounts Payable 26,591 Decrease in Deferred Agency Fees (42,228) Increase in Deferred On-Site Reviews 61,292 Increase in Accrued Leave Payable 2,814 Increase in Deferred Rent 7,919 Increase in Post Retirement Benefit Payable 26,300
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 314,804
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Marketable Securities Purchased $ (5,192,792) Proceeds on Sales of Marketable Securities 5,010,260 Purchase of Property and Equipment (39,395)
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities $ (221,927)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Loan Repayment $ (20,702)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities $ (20,702)
Net Increase in Cash and Equivalents $ 72,175
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,954,401
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 2,026,576
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information: Cash Paid During the Year For: Interest $ 635 Income Taxes $ —
See Notes to Financial Statements
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2006
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2006
(1) NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Activities
The Commission’s overall purpose is to improve the delivery of law enforcement services, primarily through programs for law enforcement agency accreditation, public safety communications accreditation, and public safety training academy accreditation, organized and maintained in the public interest serving the United States, Canada, Barbados and Mexico. The Commission’s specific purposes include:
● to establish and maintain standards for the operation of law enforcement agencies;
● to administer an accreditation process that encourages applicant agencies to comply with applicable standards;
● to conduct an on-site assessment of the agency’s compliance with applicable standards and to recognize compliance with standards by issuance of a certificate of accreditation;
● to conduct education, training, and research programs and to publish the results thereof;
● to develop and maintain relationships with national, regional, state, and local associations and agencies in the criminal justice and related fields.
Basis of Accounting The financial statements of the Commission have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and, accordingly, reflect all significant receivables, payables, and other liabilities. Basis of Accounting The Commission is a non-profit organization which follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 117, Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations. Under SFAS No. 117, the Commission is required to report information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted net assets. Contributions received are recorded as increases in unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted net assets, depending on the existence and/or nature of any donor restrictions. Currently, the Commission has no permanently or temporarily restricted net assets.
The Board of Commissioners designated funds from unrestricted net assets for the CALEA Accreditation Support Fund (CASF). Annually, CASF is increased by net revenue from wearable sales, earnings from CASF investments and 10 % of the increase in unrestricted net assets before reduction of expenditures considered by the Board to be part of the Major Project Fund. The mission of CASF is to enhance the law enforcement, public safety communi- cations and public safety training professions by offering financial support to qualified agencies seeking accreditation.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2006
(1) NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
Basis of Presentation (cont’d)
The Board of Commissioners designated $100,000 during 2006 to provide funding for special projects or programs sched- uled during the year.
Major Project Fund 2006 expenditure and effect on the increase in unrestricted net assets follows:
Increase in net assets – Exhibit B $ 315,297 Standards Review Focus Group $ 68,327 Marketing Strategies 30,209 98,536
Revenue net of expenses excluding Major Project Fund $ 413,833
The Major Project Fund designated by the Board effective January 1, 2007 will be used for the following during that year:
Performance Measurements $ 50,000 Computer Programming and Hardware 65,000 Standards Review Focus Group 15,000 Marketing 20,000 Total $ 150,000 Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Revenue Recognition Accreditation, Reaccreditation and Recognition fees are recognized as income as they are earned by the Commission. Accreditation/recognition fees are amortized on a straight-line basis over 22 months from the date of the contract. Should the accreditation/recognition process require less time, the unamortized balance of the accreditation/recognition fee will be recognized as revenue at the date the on-site assessment is scheduled. The Commission may grant a 12-month extension of the accreditation/recognition process and fees related to extensions are amortized to income on a straight-line basis over 12 months from the date of the extension agreement. Reaccreditation/rerecognition fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over 36 months from the date of the Commission’s acceptance of a successful on-site assessment. Should an agency withdraw from the process, any remaining deferred revenue for fees would be recognized as income. Fees received in advance for on-site assessments are recognized as income when the assessment occurs.
Commission Accreditation Compliance Express Program (CACE) maintenance fees received are amortized to income over 24 months on a straight-line basis beginning with the month of receipt. Fees paid to a vendor for related software support are amortized to expense using the same method.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2006
(1) NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)
Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances. The Commission has evaluated the accounts receivable and has determined that they are all collectible. Therefore, no allowance for uncollectible accounts has been established.
The Commission pursues collection of past due installments for agencies who have signed continuation style con- tracts and from new agencies which have obligated in writing to the accreditation fees and processes. Expense Allocation Expenses are charged to programs and supporting services on the basis of periodic time and expense studies. Management and general expenses include those expenses which are not directly associated with any other specific function but provide for the overall support and direction of the Commission. Investments Equity investments with readily determinable fair values and all investments in debt securities are reported at fair value, with gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, included in the statement of activities. Fair values for marketable securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable instruments. Property and Equipment, Depreciation, and Amortization Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Acquisitions with an expected life of more than one year and a cost in excess of $250 are capitalized. All property and equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over a life of 5 to 10 years.
Amortization of leasehold improvements is provided on the straight-line method over the remaining term of the lease or useful life of the improvement, whichever is less. Cash and Equivalents For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Commission considers all highly liquid investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Money market deposit accounts included in the investment portfolio are not considered cash equivalents. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $44,595 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2006
(1) NATURE OF ACTIVITIES AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d) Other Matters
The Commission is a tax-exempt organization under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as other than a private foundation. The Commission has not incurred any tax on unrelated business income.
Inventory of emblems, wearables, and publications are stated at lower of cost, determined by the first-in first-out method, or market value.
The effect of this year’s investment return on the increase in unrestricted net assets follows:
Increase in Net Assets – Exhibit B $ 315,297 Less: Investment Return Included 341,189
Revenues Net of Expenses Excluding Investment Return $ (25,892)
(2) CASH AND EQUIVALENTS Cash on hand at December 31, 2006 is as follows:
Sun Trust Checking $ 85,330 Calvert Insured Funds 313,255 Merrill Lynch Cash/Money Funds 1,627,991
Total $ 2,026,576
(3) CONSIDERATION OF CREDIT RISK ARISING FROM CASH DEPOSITS IN EXCESS OF INSURED LIMITS The Commission maintains cash balances at several institutions. All accounts at each institution are insured by the FDIC up to $100,000 per bank. Merrill Lynch is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) which also insures cash/money funds up to $100,000. At December 31, 2006, the Commission’s uninsured balances totaled $136,255.
(4) MARKETABLE SECURITIES Marketable securities are as follows: Market Value Mutual Funds $ 1,469,845 U.S. Government and Agency Obligations 1,354,909 Money Market Funds 158,195
Totals $ 2,982,949
Investment return is comprised of the following:
Interest and Dividends $ 203,490 Unrealized Gain 116,855 Realized Gain 28,894 Investment Expenses (8,050)
Total $ 341,189
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2006
(4) MARKETABLE SECURITIES (cont’d) Investment expenses relating to revenues include custodial fees and investment advisory fees, which have been netted against revenues in the accompanying statement of activities. (5) INVENTORY Inventory is comprised of the following: Publications $ 26,745 Emblem Items 28,785 Wearables 11,227 Total $ 66,757 (6) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and Equipment consist Accumulated Book Depreciation Value of the following: Cost Property and Equipment $ 658,011 $ 431,790 $ 226,221 Leasehold Improvements 13,874 4,247 9,627 Computer Database 176,008 175,083 925 17,827 19,734 Vehicle 37,561 Total $ 885,454 $ 628,947 $ 256,507 (7) RETIREMENT PLAN The Commission maintains a defined contribution retirement plan in the form of a 403(b) annuity for all full time staff. Contributions are 15% of employee’s base pay starting the first full month after employment. Employees are fully vested in the plan after one year of service. The plan does permit additional voluntary contributions by the employee. The expense incurred by the Commission for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $163,317. (8) ACCRUED LEAVE PAYABLE Annual leave is earned by full-time staff on the basis from four to eight hours per semi-monthly pay period. Unused annual leave is payable upon employee termination up to a maximum 300 hours. Annual leave payable at December 31, 2006 was $78,974. Employees with a minimum of three years continuous service may receive compensation either annually or upon resigning in good standing for unused sick leave. The Commission will buy back a maximum of 96 hours over the minimum threshold of 288 sick leave hours per employee. The liability for unused sick leave at December 31, 2006 was $1,684. (9) LEASE COMMITMENTS The Commission leases office space under a 10 year agreement commencing on March 1, 2004. This lease provides for base year rent of $253,772. Rent will escalate by 2½ % annually over the remaining term of the lease. The landlord abated the first two months rent. Also, the Commission pays increases in annual operating expense over the base year attributable to their area. The Commission also leases copiers and other equipment. These noncance- lable leases contain renewable options and require the Commission to pay executory costs such as taxes, maintenance, and insurance. The minimum future lease commitments under operating leases that have remaining terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2006 are as follows: 2007 $ 281,784 2008 286,019 2009 293,173 2010 300,538 2011 308,029 Later Years 368,546 Total $ 1,838,089 Rental expenses for those leases consisted of $313,862 for the year ended December 31, 2006.
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Ron Ace Theron L. Bowman Ron Ace retired as Chief of Police for Concord, Chief Bowman began his career with the CALEA California in June of 2005. Chief Ace began his career Accredited Arlington (TX) Police Department in 1983 as a deputy sheriff for the Alameda County Sheriff ’s as a detective on the Vice and Narcotics Squad. He Office in 1974 and was hired by the Concord Police worked his way up the ranks becoming Chief in 1999. Department as a police officer in 1975. In 1991, he He is also a lecturer and adjunct professor for several was designated Officer of the Year. He worked his way colleges and universities and has frequently published up the ranks to the position of Chief in 1999. During articles on law enforcement topics. He is a graduate of his career, he earned certificates and awards from the the Senior Management Institute for Police, the FBI California POST, the Senior Management Institute for National Academy, and the National Executive Police, the Northern California Juvenile Officer’s Institute. Chief Bowman is a member of the Association, and the Association of California School International Association of Chiefs of Police, where he Administrators. He is currently a member of the serves on the Executive Committee, the Financial International Association of Police Chiefs, the Review Committee and the IACP Foundation. He is a California Police Chiefs Association, the Contra Costa member of PERF and the National Organization of County Police Chiefs Association, and the Police Black Law Enforcement Executives. Executive Research Forum. His Department became CALEA Accredited in 2000. Louis M. Dekmar Chief Dekmar’s 32-year law enforcement experience Charles P. Austin, Sr. ranges from a law enforcement specialist in the United Charles Austin is the City Manager for the City of States Air Force to Chief of Police of the LaGrange Columbia, South Carolina. He formerly served as (GA) Police Department. He served in agencies rang- Commissioner/First Assistant City Manager for Public ing from 10 to 300 sworn police officers. Three of the Safety for the City of Columbia as well as the Police agencies in which he served are accredited by CALEA. Chief for the CALEA Accredited Columbia Police He has served as a CALEA Assessor and Team Department. Mr. Austin has also served as an Adjunct Leader. His department has been CALEA Accredited Professor at University of South Carolina and Midlands since 1999. He served as the President of the Georgia Technical College in Columbia, Deputy Chief of Police Association of Chiefs, and is a Board Member for the with the Chatham County (GA) Police Department, Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Director of Campus Police at South Carolina State Council. He is also an adjunct professor for several col- University, and as a Special Agent with the South leges and institutions. Carolina Law Enforcement Division. He received a Doctorate of Divinity at the Carolina Theological Bible Institute, Reevesville, South Carolina and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from University of South Carolina and Erskine Theological Seminary.
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Donald F. Eslinger Security and Public Police. Prior to assuming his cur- Don Eslinger is the Sheriff of Seminole County, rent position, he was the Director of the Center for Florida, where he has 26 years of service, ranging from Public Policy at Temple University where he was Radio Dispatcher to Criminal Investigator to SWAT responsible for a multi-disciplinary public policy team leader. During this time, he also served two tours research, teaching, and community service organization. with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration as He also served as the Director of the Public Service a Task Force Agent. He was appointed Sheriff in 1991 Management Institute for Executive Level Managers. and has been elected to the position since then. Sheriff Professor Greene received both his Masters Degree and Eslinger earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from his Doctorate from Michigan State University. He is National Louis University and is a graduate of the FBI also the author of numerous books, monographs, journal National Academy. He is on the Board of Directors for articles, reports and papers on such subjects as police the National Sheriffs’ Association and is a past administration and community policing. He retired President of the Florida Sheriffs’ Association. He also from the Commission in December, 2006. is an Executive Board Member and former Chair of the Robert R. Greenlaw (Secretary) Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Director Greenlaw is currently Chief Operating Officer (HIDTA). The Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office has for Core Products Group, Enforsys, Inc. He was the been CALEA Accredited since 1995. He left the first Commissioner to represent the growing Public Commission in December. Safety Communications Accreditation Program. In John D. Glover March 2006, he retired as the director of the Northwest John Glover retired as Vice President of Corporate Bergen Central Dispatch and 9-1-1 in Ridgewood (NJ), Security from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in 2002 the first agency to receive CALEA Public Safety after 13 years in that position. Before then, he was a Communications Accreditation. He has more than 40 Special Agent with the FBI from 1966 to 1989, retiring years of public safety and emergency management expe- as one of three Executive Assistant Directors who rience and was a CALEA Team Leader. Northwest reported directly to the Director of the FBI. From Bergen Central Dispatch and 9-1-1 was certified in 1957 to 1961, he attended Florida A&M University 1996 and has been CALEA Accredited since 1999. where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He Richard W. Holden, Sr. received a Masters Degree in Public Administration Richard Holden served as Traffic Advisor to the from the University of Southern California in 1990 and Governor State of North Carolina. He retired in 2004 a Doctorate in Public Administration from USC as Commander for the North Carolina State Highway in 1996. Patrol serving as its 21st Colonel for 5 1/2 years. He has Jack R. Greene more than 35 years of service with the Patrol in several Jack Greene is a professor of Criminal Justice and Dean positions from Trooper to Colonel. The North Carolina of the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern State Highway Patrol was accredited in 2000 under his University in Boston. Massachusetts. He oversees an command. Mr. Holden is a former General Chair of instructional and research program enrolling over 1,100 the IACP’s Division of State and Provincial Police. He graduate and undergraduate students, as well as the also served on IACP’s Board of Officers, and is a Center for Criminal Justice Policy Research, the trained CALEA Assessor. Institute for Race and Justice and the Institute for
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Ted G. Kamatchus Woodward, Oklahoma. He was the lead investigator Sheriff Kamatchus began his law enforcement career in within that region and supervised the only long term 1976. In 1988, he was appointed Sheriff of Marshall “sting operation” in the history of the agency. Langley County, Iowa. Since then he has been successfully re- became inspector in that region four years later. In elected to that post in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004. 1990, he was promoted to deputy director of OSBI. Early in his career, he recognized the importance of Five years later, he was appointed Director. As “getting involved.” He has served on various boards and Director, he has spearheaded the implementation of commissions involving Reserve Law Enforcement many revolutionary crime-fighting tools including the Officers, Training Academies and Law Enforcement first statewide criminal intelligence unit and the first Associations throughout the State of Iowa. In 2000, he Association of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) was elected President of the Iowa State Sheriffs and accredited laboratories in the state. In 2002, under his Deputies Association and served as Sergeant at Arms of direction, the OSBI attained CALEA accreditation. the National Sheriffs’ Association. His department has Director Langley has a Bachelor of Science Degree and been CALEA Accredited since 1999. As of June 2006, a Masters Degree from Oklahoma State University. He Sheriff Kamatchus was elected President of the is currently in the Aviation Science Doctoral Program at National Sheriffs’ Association. Oklahoma State. John LaFlamme James M. O’Dell (Chairperson/President) John LaFlamme is the retired Executive Director of the Chief O’Dell began his law enforcement career in 1970 Gaming/Liquor Commission for the Province of for the City of Lakewood, Colorado. While climbing Alberta. Before that, he was the Chief of Police of the the ranks in Lakewood, O’Dell continued his law Lethbridge (AB) Police Service in Canada. He is on enforcement education. He is a graduate of the Police the Executive Committee of the Alberta Association of Foundation Harvard Business School Senior Chiefs of Police and has recently been appointed as a Management Institute and the FBI National Academy. Special Advisor to the Board of Directors of the He accepted the position of Chief of Police with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police on matters City of Kettering, Ohio in 1985. Although he achieved relating to professional standards and accreditation. He CEO status, O’Dell continued his education in the was previously with the Edmonton (AB) Police Service Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program. (the first Canadian agency to gain accreditation through He was recently appointed an Executive Committee CALEA) for 23 years, resigning there in 1995 to member of the International Association of Chiefs of assume the Chief ’s position in Lethbridge. The Police and is an active member in the Ohio Association Lethbridge Police Service received CALEA of Chiefs of Police (OACP). Having proven success in Accreditation in 1999; the sixth police department in law enforcement, O’Dell was appointed a CALEA Canada to achieve this status. He retired from the Commissioner in 1997 and completed his second term Commission in March, 2006. in 2006. He currently serves as Chair/President of the Commission. A. DeWade Langley Patrick Oliver (Treasurer) Director Langley started his law enforcement career 34 years ago in Custer County, Oklahoma, working as an In August 2005, Patrick Oliver retired as Chief of Office Deputy. He quickly rose through the ranks there Police from the City of Fairborn, Ohio. He is now the and hired on with Oklahoma State Bureau of Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Cedarville Investigation (OSBI) as a special agent in 1977 assigned University. He has also served as Chief of Grandview to the Lawton, Oklahoma office. Only three years later, Heights (OH) Division of Police, Chief for the Langley was promoted to deputy inspector in Cleveland (OH) Police Department, Chief of Cleveland
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MetroParks (OH) Police Department, and as an Ohio Honorable James N. Robey State Trooper. He is a graduate of Penn State University The Honorable James N. Robey was elected Senator for Police Executive School and the FBI’s Law the 13th District of Maryland in November 2006. Enforcement Executive Leadership College. He is also Before then, he served as Howard County Maryland a graduate of the Rural Executive Management Executive for two terms. His first term as County Institute and a certified law enforcement executive. Executive began in 1998 following a highly successful Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal 31-year career in public service where he rose through Justice and a Master’s degree in Business the ranks of the Howard County Police Department to Administration from Baldwin Wallace College. He is a be appointed Chief of Police in 1991. As Chief, he former member of Ohio’s Peace Officer Training made community outreach a priority for his Council, appointed by the Governor. He also served as Department. He championed initiatives that fostered a member of the Ohio Commission on Racial Fairness, understanding between the police and the community. appointed by the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme He also increased police presence in neighborhoods and Court. He was a special assistant to the President of the supported programs which benefited youth. He retains Executive Board of the National Organization of Black his commitment to law enforcement by serving as a Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and is a past member of the Maryland Chiefs of Police and the President of the Cleveland Chapter of NOBLE. He is a International Association of Chiefs of Police. Jim holds member of the International Associations of Chiefs of a Bachelors Degree from the University of Maryland, Police, a former Education Committee member, and University College and a Masters Degree from Hood currently the elected Treasurer and Advisory Services College, as well as being a graduate of both the FBI’s Committee member of the Ohio Association of Chiefs National Academy and its Law Enforcement Executive of Police, as well as a member of the Police Executive Development Seminar. He also graduated from the Research Forum. Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Joseph M. Polisar Institute for Police. The Howard County Police Department has been CALEA Accredited since 1990. Joseph Polisar is the Chief of Police of the CALEA Accredited Garden Grove (CA) Police Department in J. Grayson Robinson Garden Grove, California. He served as the Chief of Grayson Robinson is currently Sheriff of the Arapahoe Police with the Albuquerque (NM) Police Department County (CO) Sheriff ’s Office in Centennial, Colorado. which was the first New Mexico law enforcement He has over thirty-three years of municipal police and agency to achieve accreditation. He retired from county sheriff ’s office experience. He also served as the Albuquerque after twenty-one years of service. Chief Undersheriff at Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office. He Polisar is a Past President of the International Chiefs of was a Division Commander with the Littleton (CO) Police and Past President of the New Mexico Police Department. Sheriff Robinson received an hon- Association of Chiefs of Police. He also served as the orable discharged from the United States Army. He has Past President of New Mexico Chapter FBI National a Masters Degree of Public Administration from the Academy Associates. He received a Bachelor of Arts University of Colorado. He graduated from both the Degree in Management at the University of Phoenix, FBI National Academy and the University of Colorado Albuquerque, New Mexico. Law Enforcement Executive Program.
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Sam I. Sasaki, Jr. ber of the National Association of Women Law Sam Sasaki, the City Manager of Newport, Oregon Enforcement Executives. She has been a member of the since 1991, began his public career in 1970 as Planning Maryland Chiefs of Police Association since her and Zoning Director in Adams County, Colorado, after appointment in 1986 and serves on the Executive leaving the U.S. Army. In 1972, he went to Greeley, Committee as a regional representative, she has served Colorado, as Planning Director and became the city’s as a CALEA Assessor and Team Leader, and also serves Community Development Director in 1978, their on numerous other statewide and national committees Assistant City Manager in 1983 and City Manager in including: the Governor’s Vehicle Theft Task Force, the 1986. He retired from the Commission in December, MARCPI (Mid-Atlantic Regional Community Policing 2006. Institute) Advisory Group, the National Violence Against Women Project, and the National Police Honorable Rebecca Vigil-Giron Museum Advisory Group. In 1995, the Gaithersburg The Honorable Rebecca Vigil-Giron served as the Police Department received the US Conference of Secretary of State of New Mexico and was the first Mayor’s Livability Award for its Community Policing New Mexico Secretary of State to win re-election two efforts citywide. Her department has been CALEA times. She was elected president of the National Accredited since 1993. Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in July, Grant S. Wegner 2004. As former Chair of the National Association of Secretaries of State Standing Committee on Elections The Honorable Grant Wegner has been a member of and Voter participation, The Honorable Vigil-Giron the Illinois Judiciary since 1986, and has been assigned testified before Congress and presented her vision for to the felony trial court in Kane County since 1997. America’s future. She has served as Past Executive Prior to becoming a member of the judiciary, Wegner Director of the New Mexico Commission on the Status was in private practice and served as a part-time of Women. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in French Assistant State’s Attorney in Kendall County, Illinois. and Social Science from New Mexico Highlands In 1986, he was appointed to serve as an Associate University and is a graduate of the Senior Executives in Judge and continued in that capacity until 1990, when State and Local Government Program at the John F. he was elected as a Circuit Judge. He served as Chief Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit from 1998-2002. In 1997, Judge Wegner was appointed by the Illinois Mary Ann Viverette (Vice Chairperson/Vice Supreme Court to the Supreme Court’s Mentoring President) Committee, where he has remained a member to date. Mary Ann Viverette has been with the Gaithersburg Judge Wegner has also served as a member of the (MD) Police Department since 1979, being promoted Illinois Family Violence Council Judicial Ethics steadily up the ranks, culminating in her appointment as Committee from 2002 to date. He has also been a Chief of Police in 1986. She holds a Bachelor of member of the Executive Board for Three River’s Science degree in Law Enforcement/Criminology and a Council and Boy Scouts of America since 2002. Masters Degree in Human Resource management, both from the University of Maryland. She also graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1988. Chief Viverette served as President on the Board of Officers of the International Association of Chiefs of Police for the 2005-2006 term. In 1996, she was a founding mem-
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At the Fall Conference in Reno, the Commission Gary J. Margolis announced the appointment of four new Chief Margolis is currently Chief of Police for the Commissioners to serve from 2007 through 2009. University of Vermont Police Service in They are: Burlington, Vermont. He began his law enforcement Gary W. Cordner career as a Chittenden County (VT) Deputy Sheriff in 1990 and, in 1991, joined the South Burlington (VT) Professor Cordner is currently with the Department of Police Department as a patrol officer. He became Loss Prevention and Safety at Eastern Kentucky Training Coordinator for the Vermont Police Academy University. He received his Ph.D. in Social Science in 1995, while remaining active with the Burlington from Michigan State University. Prior to his appoint- Police Department as an auxiliary police officer. He was ment at Eastern Kentucky University, he commanded appointed to his current position in 1998. The the St. Michael’s (MD) Police Department for three University of Vermont Police Services became CALEA years. Professor Cordner works extensively with the Law Accredited in 2003. Enforcement Management Institute of Texas on police executive development and is Director of the Regional Daniel C. Parkinson Community Policing Institute at EKU. He is the co- Chief Parkinson started his lengthy career in Ontario author/editor of numerous publications including Police law enforcement in 1973 with the Mississauga Police Administration; Managing Police Personnel; Managing Department and continued with the Peel Regional Police Organizations; and Police Operations: Analysis and Police until his appointment as Chief of Police with the Evaluation. Cornwall Community Police Service in January 2004. During his career with the Peel Regional Police, he held Don C. Hunter a number of key positions, including Uniform Sheriff Hunter was elected Sheriff of Collier County, Commander, Officer in Charge of Criminal Florida in 1988, and, subsequently, re-elected since Intelligence, Staff Superintendent in Charge of then. He became a Collier County Deputy Sheriff in Operations Support, Staff Superintendent in charge of 1979 and, in 1981, was promoted to the rank of Major Field Operations and Staff Superintendent in charge of as Deputy Chief of Administration and Special Operations Services. Operations. He commanded the Narcotics Unit with responsibility for the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force. He developed and commanded the Collier County Sheriff ’s SWAT Team. During this time, he also supervised and oversaw Training, Data Processing, Finance, Budget, Planning and Research, and the Emergency Communications Center. The Collier County Sheriff ’s Office became CALEA Accredited in 1994.
A NNUAL R EPORT 2006 | 29 2006 OPERATIONSCALEA EXECUTIVE BOARD and COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE BOARD JAMES O’DELL –PRESIDENT MARY ANN VIVERETTE –VICE-PRESIDENT PATRICK OLIVER –TREASURER ROBERT GREENLAW –SECRETARY
CORPORATE STANDARDS REVIEW AFFAIRS & INTERPRETATION OUTREACH Glover (Chair) Viverette (Chair) Holden (Chair) Austin Ace Eslinger Greene Bowman Polisar Kamatchus Dekmar Sasaki Oliver Greenlaw Vigil-Giron Robey LaFlamme Mitchell (Staff) Daughtry (Staff ) Langley Winkelmann (Staff ) Beatty (Staff ) Robinson Garner (Staff ) Wegner Shepard (Staff ) Newell (Staff)
STRATEGIC CALEA AGENCY PLANNING SUPPORT FUND (CASF) AWARDS INVESTEMENTS Greene (Chair) Ace (Chair) Langley (Chair) Oliver (Chair) Dekmar Greenlaw Austin Greenlaw Holden Glover Dekmar Sasaki Langley Oliver Kamatchus Viverette Oliver Viverette Robinson Daughtry (Staff ) Polisar Daughtry (Staff ) Brown (Staff ) Beatty (Staff ) Robey Beatty (Staff ) Hyater (Staff ) Sasaki Newell (Staff) Wegner Daughtry (Staff ) Newell (Staff) Goddard (Staff ) REVIEW COMMITTEES COMMITTEE A COMMITTEE B COMMITTEE C COMMITTEE D COMMITTEE E Robey (Chair) Kamatchus (Chair) LaFlamme (Chair) Sasaki (Chair) Dekmar (Chair) Glover Oliver Ace Austin Bowman Holden Polisar Eslinger Greenlaw Greene Robinson Vigil-Giron Wegner Viverette Langley LeMay (Staff ) Mitchell (Staff ) Hyater (Staff ) Shepard (Staff ) Goddard (Staff )
30 | T HE C OMMISSION O N ACCREDITATION FOR L AW E NFORCEMENT AGENCIES COMMISSION BOARD TERMS Effective January OPERATIONS2006
TERM NO EXPIRATION NAME POSITION* REGION** *** OF TERM
ESLINGER, Donald C CLE 100,000+ SE 1 12/06 GLOVER, John (Retired) Business SE 2 12/06 GREENE, Jack Education NE 3 12/06 ROBEY, James Elected Municipal (County Executive) MA 1 12/06 SASAKI, Sam (Retired) Appointed Municipal (City Manager) PW P/3 12/06
ACE, Ron (Retired) MLE 100,000+ PW 2 12/07 DEKMAR, LouisA MLE 100,000- SE P/1 12/07 HOLDEN, Richard Appointed State (Traffic Advisor) MA P/1 12/07 KAMATCHUS, Ted CLE 100,000- MW 2 12/07 LaFLAMME, John (Retired) MLE 100,000- PW 3 12/07 LANGLEY, DeWade SLE 100,000+ SW 1 12/07 OLIVER, PatrickB3 Education MW 3 12/07 VIVERETTE, Mary Ann2 MLE 100,000- MA P/1 12/07 WEGNER, Grant Elected State ( Judge) MW P/1 12/07
AUSTIN, Charles Appointed Municipal (City Manager) SE 2 12/08 BOWMAN, Theron MLE 100,000+ SW 1 12/08 GREENLAW, Robert4 Regional Communications MA 2 12/08 O’DELL, James M.D1 MLE 100,000- MW 3 12/08 POLISAR, Joseph MLE 100,000+ PW 1 12/08 ROBINSON, Grayson CLE 100,000+ M 1 12/08 VIGIL-GIRON, Rebecca Elected State SW 1 12/08
*CLE: County Law Enforcement Association Designees: MLE: Municipal Law Enforcement A - IACP C - NSA SLE: State Law Enforcement B – NOBLE D - PERF ** NE New England MA Middle Atlantic 1 - President of Corporation and Board Chairperson SE Southeast 2 - Vice Chairman MW Midwest 3 - Treasurer of the Corporation SE Southeast 4 - Secretary of the Corporation M Mountain *** Partial SW Southwest PW Pacific West
A NNUAL R EPORT 2006 | 31 THE FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (IACP) President: Mary Ann Viverette, Chief of Police, Gaithersburg, MD. Mr. Daniel N. Rosenblatt, Executive Director 515 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2357
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES (NOBLE) President: Richard Pennington, Chief of Police, Atlanta, GA Mr. Jessie Lee, Jr., Executive Director 4609 Pinecrest Office Park, Suite F Alexandria, VA 22312-1442
NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION (NSA) President: Sheriff Ted Kamatchus, Marshall County, IA Mr. Thomas N. Faust, Executive Director 1450 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3403
POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM (PERF) President: William Bratton, Chief of Police, Los Angeles, CA Mr. Chuck Wexler, Executive Director 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036
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CALEA/APCO
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials- International, Inc (APCO) President: Wanda McCarley, Tarrant County (TX) 9-1-1 District Mr. George S. Rice, Jr., Executive Director 351 North Williamson Blvd. Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
In 1999, CALEA, in conjunction with the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO), examined the need and demand of practicing telecommunications leaders for a meaningful accreditation program specifically designed for public safety communications agencies. Together, they designed a full-scale program that met those needs. While the basic profile used in developing the Standards for Public Safety Communications Agencies was CALEA’s law enforcement stan- dards and process, APCO provided professional tele-communications leaders and technical experts to appropriately modify the standards to meet the specific needs of public safety communications agencies. The program and manual are designed strictly for CALEA Communications Accreditation and applies only to public safety communications agencies such as stand-alone public safety communications agencies, the communications component of public safety agencies, (i.e., fire, EMS, hospital trauma centers), agencies with public sector communications responsibilities, and the communication’s component of law enforcement agencies. The goals of CALEA’s Public Safety Communications Accreditation Program are to (1) promote superior public safety com- munications services, (2) recognize professional excellence, and (3) not conflict with technical standards established by compe- tent authorities. This is accomplished by establishing standards derived from the best practices of professional public safety communications agencies, and then implementing a process that verifies that the standards are met and that public recognition of professional excellence is provided. Both CALEA and APCO view the standards as reflecting the best professional require- ments and practices for a public safety communications agency. In 2006, a new column began to appear in CALEA’s three annual issues of the CALEA Update magazine: “Communications Open Channel” by APCO’s President, Wanda McCarley. In addition, CALEA was represented at APCO’s annual conference while APCO held training courses at CALEA’s three 2006 conferences.
CALEA ALLIANCE PROGRAMS
Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police President: Chief George G. Kehl, Fishers Police Department. Mr. Michael F. Ward, CAE, Executive Director 10293 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290
Mississippi Department of Public Safety-Peace Officers Standards and Training Mr. Robert D. Davis, Director 3750 I-55 Frontage Road N. Jackson, MS 39211-6323
New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police President: Chief Robert Kugler, Saddle Brook Township, New Jersey Police Department Mr. Mitchell C. Sklar, Esq., CAE, Executive Director 830 Beat Tavern Road West Trenton, NJ 08628
A NNUAL R EPORT 2006 | 33 ACCREDITATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT California State University, Fullerton, District of Columbia ACCREDITATION Police Department Amtrak Police Department California State University, Los George Washington University Police Angeles, Police Department Department Alabama Fresno (City of ) Police Department Georgetown University Department of Birmingham Police Department Garden Grove Police Department Public Safety Huntsville Police Department Modesto Police Department Metro Transit Police Jacksonville State University Police Oakland Housing Authority Police Department Department Florida Mobile Police Department San Francisco State University Police Aventura Police Department University of Alabama Police West Sacramento Police Department Boca Raton Police Services Department Bradenton Police Department Colorado Brevard County Sheriff ’s Office Alberta Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office Broward County Sheriff ’s Office Alberta Infrastructure and Arvada Police Department Cape Coral Police Department Transportation/Commercial Aurora Police Department Charlotte County Sheriff ’s Office Vehicle Enforcement Colorado Springs Police Department Collier County Sheriff ’s Office Camrose Police Service El Paso County Sheriff ’s Office Coral Gables Police Department Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office Coral Springs Police Department Edmonton Police Service Lakewood Police Department Florida Department of Law Lethbridge Regional Police Service Littleton Police Department Enforcement Loveland Police Department Florida Highway Patrol Arizona Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office Hillsborough County Sheriff ’s Office Arizona State University Department of Indian River County Sheriff ’s Office Public Safety Connecticut Jacksonville Beach Police Department Chandler Police Department Avon Police Department Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office Gilbert (Town of ) Police Department Berlin Police Department Jupiter Police Department Glendale Police Department Branford Police Department Lakeland Police Department Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Central Connecticut State University Largo Police Department Investigations Division Police Department Lee County Sheriff ’s Office Mesa Police Department Connecticut State Capitol Police Manatee County Sheriff ’s Office Northern Arizona University Police Connecticut State Police Margate Police Department Department Enfield Police Department Martin County Sheriff ’s Office Peoria Police Department Farmington Police Department Miami (City of ) Police Department Phoenix Police Department Glastonbury Police Department Miami Beach Police Department Scottsdale Police Department Granby Department of Police Services Miami-Dade Police Department Tempe Police Department Guilford Police Department Miramar Police Department Tucson Airport Authority Police Manchester Police Department Monroe County Sheriff ’s Office Department Meriden Police Department Naples Police and Emergency Services Tucson Police Department New Canaan Police Department Department University of Arizona Police Norwalk Police Department Neptune Beach Public Safety Department University of Connecticut Police Department Department Orange County Sheriff ’s Office Arkansas Wethersfield Police Department Palm Beach Gardens Police Department Conway Police Department Palm Beach Police Department Fort Smith Police Department Delaware Pasco County Sheriff ’s Office Little Rock Police Department Delaware Division of Fish and Pembroke Pines Police Department University of Arkansas Police Wildlife, Enforcement Section Pinecrest Police Department Department Delaware River and Bay Authority Pinellas County Sheriff ’s Office Police Department Plantation Police Department Barbados Delaware State Police Polk County Sheriff ’s Office Royal Barbados Police Force Dover Police Department Port Orange Police Department New Castle County Police Department Port St. Lucie Police Department California Newark Police Department Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office Wilmington Department of Police St. Johns County Sheriff ’s Office
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St. Petersburg Police Department Hawaii Westmont Police Department Tallahassee Police Department Honolulu Police Department Wheeling Police Department Tampa International Airport Police Maui County Police Department Willowbrook Police Department Department Wilmette Police Department Tampa Police Department Idaho Winnebago County Sheriff ’s Office University of Florida Police Department Pocatello Police Department Winnetka Police Department Volusia County Sheriff ’s Office Wood Dale Police Department West Palm Beach Police Department Illinois Zion Police Department Winter Haven Police Department Addison Police Department Winter Springs Police Department Barrington Hills Police Department Indiana Bartlett Police Department Brownsburg Metropolitan Police Georgia Bloomingdale Police Department Department Alpharetta Police Department Buffalo Grove Police Department Carmel Metropolitan Police Athens-Clarke County Police Carbondale Police Department Department Department Deerfield Police Department Elkhart County Sheriff ’s Department Atlanta Police Department Downers Grove Police Department Evansville Police Department Baldwin County Sheriff ’s Office DuPage County Forest Preserve Fishers Police Department Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Office Law Enforcement Department Kokomo Police Department Cobb County Police Department DuPage County Sheriff ’s Office Plainfield Metropolitan Police Columbia County Sheriff ’s Office Elgin Police Department Department Columbus Police Department Elk Grove Village Police Department Covington Police Department Evanston Police Department Iowa DeKalb County Police Department Glencoe Department of Public Safety Davenport Police Department DeKalb County Sheriff ’s Office Grayslake Police Department Dubuque Police Department Fayetteville Police Department Hanover Park Police Department Iowa City Police Department Forest Park Police Department Highland Park Police Department Iowa State University Department of Forsyth County Sheriff ’s Office Hinsdale Police Department Public Safety Fulton County Marshal’s Department Illinois State Police Marshall County Sheriff ’s Office Fulton County Police Department Joliet Police Department Muscatine Police Department Fulton County Sheriff ’s Office Lake Bluff Police Department Sioux City Police Department Gainesville Police Department Lake Zurich Police Department West Des Moines Police Department Garden City Police Department Lansing Police Department Georgia Bureau of Investigation Lemont Police Department Kansas Georgia State University Police Lombard Police Department Kansas City Police Department Department McHenry Police Department Riley County Police Department Griffin Police Department Mundelein (Village of ) Police Salina Police Department Gwinnett County Police Department Department Shawnee County Sheriff ’s Office Hall County Sheriff ’s Office Naperville Police Department Topeka Police Department LaGrange Police Department Normal Police Department Marietta Police Department Northfield Police Department Kentucky MARTA Police Department Oak Brook Police Department Kentucky State Police Monroe County Sheriff ’s Office Oswego Police Department Lexington Division of Police Moultrie Police Department Palatine Police Department Newport Police Department Norcross Police Department Park Ridge Police Department Peachtree City Police Department Quincy Police Department Louisiana Rome City Police Department Rolling Meadows Police Department Baton Rouge Police Department Roswell Police Department Schaumburg Police Department Calcasieu Parish Sheriff ’s Office Thomasville Police Department Skokie Police Department Lafayette Parish Sheriff ’s Office Valdosta Police Department St. Charles Police Department Lafourche Parish Sheriff ’s Office Waycross Police Department Tinley Park Police Department Lake Charles Police Department Vernon Hills Police Department Louisiana State Police West Chicago Police Department Slidell Police Department Western Springs Department of Law St. Martin Parish Sheriff ’s Office Enforcement Services West Monroe Police Department
A NNUAL R EPORT 2006 | 35 ACCREDITATION
Maine Huntington Woods Department of New Hampshire Lewiston Police Department Public Safety, Police Division Dover Police Department Kentwood Police Department Durham Police Department Manitoba Monroe Police Department Goffstown Police Department Winnipeg Police Service Norton Shores Police Department Hudson Police Department Port Huron Police Department Manchester Police Department Maryland Portage Police Department Nashua Police Department Aberdeen Proving Ground Police Annapolis Police Department Minnesota New Jersey Anne Arundel County Police Anoka Police Department Burlington Township Police Department Northfield Police Department Department Baltimore County Police Department Long Hill Township Police Department Carroll County Sheriff ’s Office Mississippi Mahwah Police Department Charles County Sheriff ’s Office Hattiesburg Police Department Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office Chevy Chase Village Police Department Madison Police Department Morris County Sheriff ’s Office Frederick County Sheriff ’s Office Mississippi State University Police Ridgewood Police Department Frederick Police Department Department Woodbridge Township Police Gaithersburg Police Department Picayune Police Department Department Greenbelt Police Department Hagerstown Department of Police Missouri New Mexico Howard County Department of Police Blue Springs Police Department Albuquerque Police Department Hyattsville City Police Department Bolivar Police Department Farmington Police Department Kent County Sheriff ’s Office Chesterfield Police Department Laurel Police Department Clayton Police Department New York Maryland National Capital Park Police- Florissant Police Department Canandaigua Police Department Montgomery County Division Gladstone Department of Public Safety Manlius Police Department Maryland National Capital Park Police- Grandview Police Department Monroe County Sheriff ’s Office Prince George County Division. Hazelwood Police Department Oneida Indian Nation Police Maryland Transportation Authority Independence Police Department Rochester Police Department Police Department Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Office Scarsdale Police Department Montgomery County Department of Missouri State Highway Patrol Police Springfield Police Department North Carolina Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office St. Joseph Police Department Albemarle Police Department NOAA Fisheries, Office for Law St. Louis County Police Department Asheville Police Department Enforcement University of Missouri - Kansas City Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office Prince George’s County Police Police Department Burlington Police Department Department University of Missouri Police Canton Police Department Rockville City Police Department Department Cary Police Department Salisbury Police Department University of Missouri St. Louis Police Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Takoma Park Police Department Department Department University of Maryland Department of University City Police Department Conover Police Department Public Safety Webster Groves Police Department Cornelius Police Department University of Maryland, Baltimore, Cumberland County Sheriff ’s Office Police Force Nebraska Durham County Sheriff ’s Office Douglas County Sheriff ’s Department. Durham Police Department Massachusetts Lincoln Police Department Fayetteville Police Department Boston Housing Authority Police Nebraska State Patrol Garner Police Department Department Omaha Police Department Gaston County Police Department Danvers Police Department Graham Police Department Massachusetts Bay Transportation Nevada Greensboro Police Department Authority Transit Police Department Henderson Police Department Greenville Police Department Newton Police Department Las Vegas Department of Detention Henderson Police Department and Enforcement Hillsborough Police Department Michigan Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Jacksonville Police Department Grand Blanc Police Department Department Kannapolis Police Department
36 | T HE C OMMISSION O N ACCREDITATION FOR L AW E NFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACCREDITATION
Morehead City Police Department Kettering Police Department Findlay Township Police Department New Bern Police Department Lebanon Division of Police Harrisburg Bureau of Police North Carolina A & T State University Licking County Sheriff ’s Office Lower Allen Township Police Police and Public Safety Mansfield Division of Police Department North Carolina Alcohol Law Marion Police Department Pennsylvania State Police Enforcement Mason Police Department University of Pennsylvania Police North Carolina State Bureau of Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department Investigation Department North Carolina State Highway Patrol Miami Township Police Department Quebec North Carolina State University Police Middletown Police Department Aeroports de Montreal Department Milford Police Department Pitt County Memorial Hospital Police Montgomery County Sheriff ’s Office Rhode Island Department Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Brown University Department of Public Raleigh Police Department and Investigation Safety Salisbury Police Department Ohio Department of Taxation - Cumberland Police Department Shelby Police Department Enforcement Division Newport Police Department University of North Carolina at Chapel Ohio State Highway Patrol North Smithfield Police Department Hill Department of Public Safety Piqua Police Department Rhode Island State Police Wilson Police Department Powell Police Department Smithfield Police Department Winston-Salem Police Department Reynoldsburg Divison of Police Warwick Police Department Shaker Heights Police Department North Dakota Springfield Township Police South Carolina Bismarck Police Department Department Aiken County Sheriff ’s Department. North Dakota Highway Patrol St. Bernard Police Department Aiken Department of Public Safety Toledo Police Department Charleston County Aviation Authority Ohio Trotwood Police Department Police Department Amberley Village Police Department Troy Police Department Charleston County Sheriff ’s Office Beavercreek Police Department Union Township Police Department Charleston Police Department Boardman Police Department Upper Arlington Division of Police Columbia Police Department Bowling Green Police Division Vandalia Division of Police Florence (City of ) Police Department Centerville Police Department West Carrollton Police Department Georgetown Police Department Cincinnati Police Department Xenia Police Division Goose Creek (City of ) Police Colerain Township Police Department Department Columbus Division of Police Oklahoma Greenville County Sheriff ’s Office Columbus Regional Airport Authority Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Greenville Police Department Division of Public Safety, Police Tulsa County Sheriff ’s Office Greenville Spartanburg Airport Police Section Tulsa Police Department Department Cuyahoga Metro Housing Authority Greenwood Police Department Police Ontario Greer Police Department Delhi Township Police Department Brantford Police Service Isle of Palms Police Department Dublin Division of Police Niagara Parks Police Service Lexington County Sheriff ’s Evendale Police Department Peel Regional Police Department. Fairfield Police Department Medical University of South Carolina German Township Police Department Oregon Department of Public Safety Greene County Sheriff ’s Office Corvallis Police Department Mount Pleasant Police Department Greenville Police Department Grants Pass Department of Public Orangeburg Department of Public Grove City Division of Police Safety Safety Hamilton County Park District Hillsboro Police Department Rock Hill Police Department Hamilton Police Department Medford Police Department Savannah River Site Special Operations Harrison Police Department Washington County Sheriff ’s Office Division Heath Police Department South Carolina Department of Public Huber Heights Police Division Pennsylvania Safety Indian Hill Rangers Police Department Abington Township Police Department South Carolina Law Enforcement Kent State University Police Baldwin Borough Police Department Division Department Derry (Township of ) Police Department Spartanburg County Sheriff ’s Office
A NNUAL R EPORT 2006 | 37 ACCREDITATION
Spartanburg Public Safety Department Houston Independent School District Virginia Beach Police Department Sumter Police Department Police Department Virginia State Police University of South Carolina, Division Hurst Police Department Virginia Tech Police Department of Law Enforcement and Safety Keller Police Department Williamsburg Police Department METRO Transit Authority, South Dakota Department of Police and Traffic Washington Rapid City Police Department Management Auburn Police Department Midland Police Department Bellevue Police Department Tennessee Plano Police Department Clark County Sheriff ’s Office Alcoa (City of ) Police Department Round Rock Police Department Federal Way Police Department Blount County Sheriff ’s Office Southlake Department of Public Safety Kent Police Department Brentwood Police Department Sugar Land Police Department Renton Police Department Bristol Police Department Texas Commission on Law Seattle Police Department Chattanooga Police Department Enforcement Officer Standards and University of Washington Police Collierville Police Department Education Department Cookeville Police Department Tyler Police Department Washington State Patrol Dyersburg Police Department University of North Texas Police Franklin Police Department Department Wisconsin Gatlinburg Police Department University of Texas at Arlington Police Appleton Police Department Johnson City Police Department Department Beloit Police Department Kingsport Police Department University of Texas at Houston Police Menomonee Falls Police Department Knoxville Police Department Department Oshkosh Police Department Lebanon Department of Public Safety, University Park Police Department Police Division COMMUNICATIONS Maryville Police Department Utah ACCREDITATION Memphis International Airport Police Weber County Sheriff ’s Office Department Arizona Metropolitan Nashville Airport Vermont Tucson Airport Authority- Authority DPS South Burlington Police Department Communications/Dispatch Metropolitan Nashville Police University of Vermont Police Services Department California Morristown Police Department Virginia Santa Cruz Consolidated Emergency Office of Inspector General State of Alexandria Police Department Communications Center Tennessee Alexandria Sheriff ’s Office Yolo County Communications Pigeon Forge Police Department Arlington County Police Department Emergency Service Agency Sevierville Police Department Blacksburg Police Department Sullivan County Sheriff ’s Office Bristol Police Department District of Columbia Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Culpeper Police Department Amtrak Police Department Tennessee Department of Safety Fairfax (City of ) Police Department Communications Center Tennessee Valley Authority Police George Mason University Police Washington County Sheriff ’s Office Department Florida Hampton Police Division Alachua County Sheriff ’s Office Texas Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Combined Communications Center Arlington Police Department Henrico County Division of Police Polk County Sheriff ’s Office Austin Police Department Herndon Police Department Sarasota County Sheriff ’s Office Bryan Police Department Lynchburg Police Department Communications Center Burleson Police Department Manassas City Police Department Canyon Police Department Newport News Police Department Georgia College Station Police Department Prince William County Police Cobb County 911 Communications Deer Park Police Department Department Bureau DeSoto Police Department Roanoke City Police Department Columbia County Sheriff ’s Office El Paso County Sheriff ’s Office Roanoke County Police Department Covington-Newton County 911 Gainesville Police Department Staunton Police Department Communications Center Harris County Sheriff ’s Office United States Capitol Police Lowndes County 911/Emergency Highland Park Department of Public University of Richmond Police Management Center Safety Department
38 | T HE C OMMISSION O N ACCREDITATION FOR L AW E NFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION
Hawaii South Carolina TRAINING ACADEMY Honolulu Police Department Columbia-Richland Communications ACCREDITATION Communications Division Center Greenville Police/Fire Communications California Illinois Center Alameda County Sheriff ’s Office- Cook County Sheriff ’s Police Spartanburg County Regional Training Center Communications Center Communications/911 Department Naperville Public Safety Answering Connecticut Tennessee Point Judicial Marshal Academy ( Judicial Southwest Central Dispatch Knox County Emergency Marshal Services) Wood Dale Police Department Communications District Hawaii Indiana Metropolitan Nashville Airport Honolulu Police Department-Training Wayne County Emergency Authority Airport Operations Center Communications Department Metropolitan Nashville Emergency Illinois Communications Center North East Multi-Regional Training, Inc. Kansas Kansas City Police Department Texas Kansas Arlington (City of ) Dispatch Services Kansas City Police Department Louisiana College Station Police Department Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Harris County Sheriff ’s Department Kentucky Communications District Communications Division Kentucky Department of Criminal Shreveport Fire Department Plano Public Safety Communications Justice Training Communications Division Virginia New York Nebraska Charlottesville/UVA/Albemarle Co. New York City Police Department Lincoln Emergency Emergency Communications Center Training Bureau Communications/911 Center Chesterfield Emergency Communications Ohio Nevada Prince William County Office of Public Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Reno (City of ) Emergency Safety Communications Communications Virginia Beach 911 Emergency Pennsylvania Communications Division Northeast Counter Drug Training New Jersey Center MICCOM (Northern NJ MICU Washington Dispatch) Bellevue Police Department-Eastside South Carolina Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office Communications Center Wackenhut Services, Inc. – Savannah Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch Clark Regional Emergency Services River Site Agency (CRESA) New York Valley Communications Center Tennessee Onondaga County Department of Knoxville Police Department Emergency Communications Wisconsin Rochester Emergency Communications Rock County Communications Center Virginia Department Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy Oklahoma Tulsa Public Safety Response Center Washington Washington State Criminal Justice Oregon Training Commission Grants Pass Department of Public Safety
A NNUAL R EPORT 2006 | 39 RECOGNITION
LAW ENFORCEMENT Ohio New Hampshire RECOGNITION Bexley Police Department Dunbarton Police Department Forest Park Police Department Lincoln Police Department Alabama Hebron Police Department University of New Hampshire Police Alexander City Police Department Department Pennsylvania Delaware Allentown Police Department New Jersey Bethany Beach Police Department Egg Harbor Township Police South Dakota Department Illinois Custer County Sheriff ’s Office Galloway Township Police Department Bradley Police Department Middle Township Police Department Texas Countryside Police Department Ocean City Police Department East Peoria Police Department Leander Police Department Richard Stockton College Police Genoa Police Department Tomball Police Department Department Northlake Police Department Saddle Brook (Township of ) Police Washington Department Kansas Washington Department of Fish and Stafford Police Department Bonner Springs Police Department Wildlife Enforcement Program Summit Police Department
Manitoba LAW ENFORCEMENT Oregon Brandon Police Service RECOGNITION Deschutes County Sheriff ’s Office Oregon City Police Department THROUGH ALLIANCE Mexico Redmond Police Department Secretaria de Seguridad Publica y Florida Washington Proteccion Ciudadana Bay County Sheriff ’s Office Direccion de Seguridad Publica Kennewick Police Department Boynton Beach Police Department Kirkland Police Department Municipal Citrus County Sheriff ’s Office Clermont Police Department Michigan Delray Beach Police Department Grand Blanc Township Police Flagler County Sheriff ’s Office Department Fort Lauderdale Police Department Holly Hill Police Department Mississippi Juno Beach Police Department University of Southern Mississippi Lake Mary Police Department Police Department Lake Worth Police Department Lauderhill Police Department Missouri Mount Dora Police Department Maryland Heights Police Department Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office Shrewsbury Police Department Panama City Police Department Plant City Police Department New Hampshire Santa Rosa County Sheriff ’s Office Londonderry Police Department Sarasota Police Department South Daytona Police Department New Jersey St. Lucie County Sheriff ’s Office Oaklyn Police Department Sumter County Sheriff ’s Office Winter Park Police Department New York Geneva Police Department
North Carolina Kernersville Police Department Morrisville Police Department
40 | T HE C OMMISSION O N ACCREDITATION FOR L AW E NFORCEMENT AGENCIES NETWORK COALITIONS
Alabama Police Accreditation Coalition (ALPAC) Arizona Police Accreditation Coalition (AZPAC) California Police Accreditation Coalition (CALPAC) Canadian Police Accreditation Coalition (CANPAC) Chesapeake Region Law Enforcement Accreditation Alliance (CRLEAA) Connecticut Police Accreditation Coalition (Conn-Pac) Delaware Police Accreditation Coalition (DELPAC) Florida Police Accreditation Coalition, Inc. (FLA-PAC, Inc.) Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition (GPAC) Illinois Police Accreditation Coalition (IPAC) Indiana Police Accreditation Coalition (INPAC) Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (KLEAC) Latin America Police Accreditation Coalition (LAPAC) Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition of Tennessee (LEACT) Massachusetts Police Accreditation Coalition (MASS-PAC) Michigan Police Accreditation Coalition (MIPAC) Minnesota Police Accreditation Coalition (MINNPAC) Missouri Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (MOLEAC) Nevada State Law Enforcement Coalition (NV-PAC) New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition (NJPSAC) New York Police Accreditation Coalition (NYPAC) North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Network (NCLEAN) Northern New England Police Accreditation Coalition (NNEPAC) Northwest Police Accreditation Coalition (NWPAC) Pennsylvania Police Accreditation Coalition (PPAC) Public Safety Communications Accreditation Support Network (PSCASN) Rhode Island Accreditation Coalition (RI-PAC) Rocky Mountain Accreditation Network (RMAN) South Carolina Association on Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCALEA) State Agency Accreditation Coalition (SAAC) State of Ohio Accreditation Resources (SOAR) Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico (TALON) Virginia Association of CALEA Accredited Professionals (VACAP)
A NNUAL R EPORT 2006 | 41 STAFF AND FUTURE CONFERENCE SITES
CALEA STAFF
Sylvester DAUGHTRY, JR. (Executive Director) James D. BROWN (Associate Director) Antonio T. BEATTY (Administrative Services Manager) Linda L. PHILLIPS (Information Technology Coordinator) Reginald NEWELL (Planning and Research Coordinator) Rhonda GARNER (Executive Assistant) Christie GODDARD (Program Manager) Dennis M. HYATER (Program Manager) Harold T. “Ted” LeMAY, Jr. (Program Manager) Stephen W. MITCHELL (Program Manager) Karen B. SHEPARD (Program Manager) Janice DIXON (Program Specialist) Elaine K. CONNER (Contract Specialist) Wendi G. JONES (Administrative Assistant) Margaret (Peg) L. GIGLIO (Program Assistant) Maya MITCHELL (Program Assistant)
FUTURE CALEA CONFERENCE SITES
2007 Conference Sites
March 14-17, 2007 Greensboro, North Carolina July 25-28, 2007 Montreal, Quebec November 14-17, 2007 Colorado Springs, Colorado
2008 Conference Sites
March 12-15, 2008 Atlanta, Georgia July 23-26, 2008 Palm Beach, Florida November 12-15, 2008 Tulsa, Oklahoma
2009 Conference Sites
March 2009 Raleigh, North Carolina July 2009 Hampton, Virginia November 2009 Salt Lake City, Utah
42 | T HE C OMMISSION O N ACCREDITATION FOR L AW E NFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACCREDITATION: A MANAGEMENT MODEL
The CALEA Accreditation Process is a proven modern management model. Once implemented, it presents an agency’s CEO, on a continuing basis, with a blueprint that promotes the efficient use of resources and improves service delivery - regardless of the size, geographic location, or functional responsibilities of the agency.
The standards upon which the CALEA’s Accreditation Programs are based reflect the current thinking and experience of public safety practitioners and researchers. Major public safety associations, leading educational and training institutions, governmental agencies, as well as public safety executives internationally, acknowledge CALEA’s Accreditation Programs as benchmarks for today’s public safety agencies.
The proven benefits of accreditation include the following: • CALEA Accreditation requires an agency to develop a comprehensive, well thought out, uniform set of written directives. This is one of the most successful methods for reaching administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel. • CALEA Accreditation standards provide the necessary reports and analyses a CEO needs to make fact-based, informed management decisions. • CALEA Accreditation requires a preparedness program be put in place - so an agency is ready to address natural or man-made unusual occurrences. • CALEA Accreditation is a means for developing or improving upon an agency’s relationship with the community. • CALEA Accreditation strengthens an agency’s accountability, both within the agency and the community, through a continuum of standards that clearly define authority, performance, and responsibilities. • Being CALEA Accredited can limit an agency’s liability risk exposure because it demonstrates that internationally recognized standards have been met, as verified by a team of independent outside CALEA-trained assessors. • CALEA Accreditation assists in an agency’s pursuit of professional excellence. • CALEA’s standards enable public safety administrators to strengthen existing procedures while simultaneously creating a solid foundation for the agency’s future.
CALEA administers the following credentialing programs:
• Law Enforcement Accreditation • Public Safety Communications Accreditation • Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation • CALEA® Recognition
For more information on any CALEA program, contact Janice Dixon at (800) 368-3757, extension 33, or e-mail to: [email protected]
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