Nine law enforcement
agencies were recognized during the CALEA Conference Celebration Banquet in
Birmingham, Alabama, for having been CALEA Accredited for 15 or more continuous
years. These agencies receive an enhanced Certificate of Meritorious
Accreditation, displaying a blue “Meritorious” ribbon and an inscription
proclaiming their 15 or more years of accredited status.
The following agencies were recognized in Birmingham:
Arvada (CO) Police Department
Burlington (NC) Police Department
Henrico County (VA) Division of Police
Lebanon (OH) Division of Police
Naples (FL) Police and Emergency Services Department
Newport News (VA) Police Department
Palm Beach (FL) Police Department
Tallahassee (FL) Police Department
Tempe (AZ) Police Department
Agencies receiving Certificates of Meritorious Accreditation will be identified at every CALEA Conference.