CEO Changes

CALEA received the following CEO changes for client agencies:

MAY 2012
Roy Wright is the new chief of police for the Richmond Heights (MO) Police Department . The department has been law enforcement accredited since December 2008.

Douglass Miller has been named interim chief of the California State University, San Marcos Police Department. The department is in law enforcement self-assessment.

Director Leroy Smith took over as the CEO of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety as of November 15, 2011. The department has been law enforcement accredited since August 1998.

Timothy R. Bellamy is the new chief of police for the North Carolina Central University Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 2010.

Christopher Marsala is the new chief of police for the Manalapan Township (NJ) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 2010.

William Anderson has been named chief of the Asheville (NC) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since November 1994.

APRIL 2012
Tony Pustizzi is the new chief of police for the Coral Springs (FL) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since November 1988.

Deputy Police Chief Lewis Morris has been named interim chief of the Huntsville (AL) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 1996.

Daniel Garcia is the new chief of police for the Phoenix (AZ) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since November 1986.

Jeff Hughes is the new chief of police for the Brentwood (TN) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since November 1989.

March 2012
Floyd Simpson is the new chief of police for the Corpus Christi (TX) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since November 2009.

Roy Wright has been named interim chief of the Richmond Heights (MO) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since December 2008.

Kevin Shoppas was named Director of Public Safety of the Burlington Township (NJ) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 2000.

February 2012
Jeff Mitchell is the new chief of police for the Lebanon (OH) Division of Police. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 1986.

William J. Anderson is the new chief of police for the Asheville (NC) Police Department. This agency has been law enforcement accredited since November 1994.

Steve Johnson has been named interim chief for the Hermosa Beach (CA) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since November 2010.

Billy Bolin has been named the new chief of police for Evansville (IN) Police Department. The Evansville Police have been law enforcement accredited since November 1994.

Art Pierce has been named to the newly created position of Superintendent of Nation Police and Joseph Smith has been promoted to Chief of the Oneida Nation (NY) Police Department. This agency has been law enforcement accredited since 1998.

Michael W. Reaves is the new chief of police for Port Huron (MI) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 1995.

Maggie A. DeBoard has been named chief of police of the Herndon (VA) Police Department. The Herndon Police have been law enforcement accredited since November 1986.

Lieutenant Scott Scrimizzi was appointed acting chief of the Hamilton (OH) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 1990.

David Dowling is the new chief of police at the Schererville (IN) Police Department. This agency has been law enforcement accredited since July 2011.

Mark Swartz is the new chief of police for the Beech Grove (IN) Police Department. The department is in law enforcement self-assessment.

David VanArsdale has been named chief of police of the Middletown (OH) Police Department. The department has been law enforcement accredited since March 2005.

Greg Vesta is the new chief of police for the Wood Dale (IL) Police Department. This department has been law enforcement accredited since July 2001 and communications accredited since November 2003.

January 2012

Steve Stahl has been named Interim Chief of the City of Maricopa (AZ) Police Department. This agency is in law enforcement self-assessment.

Colonel W. Scott McLaren is the new CEO of the New Castle County (DE) Division of Police, an accredited agency since November 1988.

John Fitzgerald has been appointed Chief of Police at Chevy Chase Village (MD) Police Department, an accredited agency since August 1998.

William Halliburton is the new Chief of Police of the Albemarle (NC) Police Department, which has been law enforcement accredited since July 1995.

The new CEO of the New York City Police Department Training Bureau is Deputy Commissioner Dr. James O'Keefe. It has been Public Safety Training Academy accredited since November 2006.

Interim CEO for Delaware County (OH) Emergency Communications is Barbara Temple. This agency is in Public Safety Communications self-assessment.

Client Testimonials

"The accreditation process has provided my department with the tools needed to strategically plan and successfully manage a highly professional transit police agency, as well as provided extraordinary trust and confidence among its members, community stakeholders, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, and the MBTA.” MBTA has been CALEA Accredited since 2005.

—Former Chief Joseph C. Carter, MBTA and Past IACP President

"The confidence in our department has increased tremendously throughout our community since becoming an accredited agency."

—Chief Harry Rilling, Norwalk (CT) Police Department

“The Accreditation Process provides the best and the most credible roadmap for any law enforcement agency in pursuit of professional excellence. It will be the benchmark for policing in the twenty-first century.” Lafourche Parish (LA) Sheriff’s Office has been CALEA Accredited since 2000.

—Sheriff Craig Webre, Lafourche Parish (LA) Sheriff’s Office, Past President - National Sheriffs’ Association

“CALEA Accreditation inspires public confidence in our agency, as well as assures that our department is up-to-date on police initiatives and administrative practices. Among the areas of particular importance addressed by CALEA, are the delivery of services to our citizens and the emphasis on inter-agency cooperation. CALEA provides a means of checks and balances that confirms the successful tactics we have in place.” Miami PD has been CALEA Accredited since 2003.

—Former Chief John Timoney Miami (FL) PD, Past President-Police Executive Research Forum

"The new two person on-site was fantastic. The interaction that occurred between the team and the community along with members of the agency made it easier for all to accept accreditation and to share what it meant to them. Accreditation makes it easier for the Sheriff's Office to provide better service to the citizens in our community."

—John C. Bittick, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Forsyth, Georgia

"Through improved policies and procedures, both the police department and the Communications Division were better able to serve the community and its members. There is a trust between the community and the members of the department because we are responsive to them and the needs of the community. Standards mean trust."

—Assistant Chief Michael Webb, Abington (PA) Police Department

"From start to finish, it's the change in process that is most obvious when working with CALEA. This change offers agencies the opportunity for improved transparency and delivery of services to the communities served. I would tell any chief that if he/she steps up to the table, the end result will be a better department for both members and citizens alike."

—Chief Tom Younce, North Carolina State University Police Department

“I have been with this department for more than 25 years. I have seen a vast transition and difference come about as a result of our CALEA accreditation.”

—Chief James Chavis, Kannapolis (NC) Police Department

“I would like to thank the Commission very much. Accreditation is a way of life for us. It has reduced our liability cost and made my risk managers very happy.”

—Sheriff Timothy Dunning, Douglas County (NE) Sheriff’s Office

"CALEA Accreditation gave our personnel a focus and direction with specific and measurable goals. Self assessment is invaluable and on many occasions we found more efficient ways to discharge our duties, providing contemporary and professional law enforcement services."

—Chief Mark Palmer, Coventry (CT) Police Department

"CALEA Accreditation has proven itself time and time again...and the respect and support generated within our community for our services have been positively impacted by the program, making us a truly professional agency."

—Sheriff Thomas Brown, Jr., Dekalb County (GA) Sheriff's Office

“Accreditation helps us make our law enforcement management systems work smoothly. It assists us with developing our employees and provides police officers with a superior foundation and enables them to provide outstanding services to the community. I am proud of the men and women of the Avon Police Department for providing that superior level of service to our community.”

—Chief Mark Rinaldo, Avon (CT) Police Department

“The key to CALEA Accreditation is peer review of our policies, procedures and practices. This promotes professional excellence as we strive to be our very best. The process results in a total team effort that contributes positively to any agency’s effectiveness and ability to solve problems and deliver services. We have bought into this process since the early 1990’s and remain committed. I look forward to many years as a CALEA Accredited agency.”

—Chief Kimberley Crannis, Blacksburg (VA) Police Department

"CALEA Accreditation has prompted the Corpus Christi (TX) Police Department to closely scrutinize the policies and procedures governing the way we do business. Many policies have been updated/altered/initiated because of the influence of CALEA. Working closely with the city Legal Department and the city Human Resources Department, we are confident that we can better withstand the scrutiny of lawsuits and grievances and at the same time offer our employees a fair and consistent work environment."

—Chief Troy Riggs, Corpus Christi (TX) Police Department

"The assessors did an excellent job of providing feedback to my agency on our performance. In today’s environment with an economic downturn this is not the time to think about giving up accreditation; it is even more important to retain accreditation as the CALEA process represents our roadway to professionalism."

—Sherrif Robert Peryam, Monroe County (FL) Sheriff's Office

"Although the CALEA process is institutionalized with my agency, we learn something about our agency each time we have a CALEA assessment. Our employees have an understanding of their duties that comes with adhering to standards over the years."

—Chief Wren Johnson, Morehead City (NC) Police Department

"I would not send my kids to a school or a hospital that was not accredited, and I think the citizens of Columbia County deserve the professional delivery of services by my office that is embodied by the CALEA standards."

—Sheriff Clay Whittle, Columbia County (GA) Sheriff's Office

"The CALEA Campus Security Accreditation Program provides an opportunity for college and university non-sworn agencies to become more professional and respected by their administration, students, faculty, staff and surrounding law enforcement departments."

—Chief Gary Lyle , Anne Arundel (MD) Community College

"Within our Division, whether individually or collectively, one of our goals is to make a difference in our agency and community. When you follow the standards of CALEA., that is your playbook on how to do that. The standards are the guidepost that we follow."

—Chief Walter Distelzweg, Columbus (OH) Division of Police

"Had it not been for CALEA we would not have been as organized or able to adapt and respond to the floods. CALEA was responsible for enabling the Munster Police Department to respond. I hope agencies realize that in difficult times CALEA can be the lifeline."

—Chief Stephen Scheckel, Munster (IN) Police Department

"First and foremost, the standards represent what are considered to be good business practices for training academies. It is not a one-time temporary process. It is the way the agency has been and will continue to do business. A highly prized recognition of professionalism and excellence."

—Commissioner John W. Bizzack, PhD., Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice

“With the CALEA-based blueprint in place, we now have a means to continually develop, review and adjust our efforts to meet the best practices and standards in the industry. We will continue to partner with CALEA and other accredited agencies to meet the dynamic changes of our profession and the needs of our growing community.”

—Chief Paul Willingham, University of Houston - Clear Lake (TX) Police Department

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CEO Changes

CALEA received the following CEO changes for client agencies:

January 2012

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