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Biased Based Profiling Standard Adopted CALEA Commissioners adopted three new standards dealing with two current and vital issues facing law enforcement agencies at the Commission’s recent meeting in Greensboro, North Carolina. The first standard prohibits bias based profiling, which is the selection of individuals based solely on a trait common to a group. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, economic status, age, cultural, or any other identifiable group. CALEA has long held that law enforcement agencies should not condone the use of any bias based profiling as it can lead to allegations of constitutional rights violations of citizens, and undermines legitimate law enforcement efforts. Additionally, bias based profiling can alienate citizens, foster distrust of law enforcement by the community, and invite media scrutiny, legislative action, and judicial intervention. This is a mandatory standard and all accredited agencies must be in compliance within one year. Two other standards, Personnel Early Warning System, and Employee Assistance Program, deal with the early identification of potential problem employees, and the provision of remedial actions designed to deal with these employees in a pro-active and constructive manner. These tools enhance a law enforcement agency’s accountability and employees are offered an opportunity to meet the agency's values and mission statement. A revision to the 4th edition Standards For Law Enforcement Agencies (1999), containing these standards will be mailed to agencies and assessors in June.
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