Pasos en el Proceso de Acreditación

Hay cinco fases o etapas generales en el proceso de acreditación:

Inscripción
Auto-evaluación
Evaluación in situ
Comisión de Evaluación y Decisión
El mantenimiento de cumplimiento y renovación de la acreditación

Inscripción:

El principal recurso para explorar la acreditación y obtener información es el sitio web de CALEA.Ofrece la oportunidad de obtener una gran cantidad de información sobre la historia de CALEA, organización, acreditación y programas, la búsqueda en la base de datos de clientes para otros organismos inscritos, o bien ver / imprimir los planes de tarifas de matrícula y otros documentos requeridos. El sitio web también contiene un archivo de la actualización de la revista CALEA y una recopilación de AccreditationWorks! Artículos, que describen el impacto de la acreditación de la "perspectiva de los clientes de CALEA, así como vínculos a otros estudios de investigación y recursos.

Antes de inscribirse en el programa, cualquier publicación de CALEA se pueden comprar a través de la tienda en línea (o enviando por correo o fax el formulario de pedido al de CALEA). El manual de normas para cada programa, combinado con el Proceso de CALEA y Guía de Programas, se presenta la información y la instrucción de revisar completamente los programas de CALEA.

Personal de CALEA está disponible para contestar preguntas y proveer la asistencia general. Agencias o individuos interesados también pueden inscribirse para asistir a una Conferencia CALEA. Cuando un organismo está listo para entrar en el proceso, deberá ponerse en contacto Calea un paquete de inscripción o complete y envíe el formulario de inscripción por vía electrónica en la página web CALEA.

Auto-evaluación:

Una vez que una agencia está inscrito en uno de los programas de CALEA, entra en la autoevaluación. Dependiendo del programa, una agencia tiene 36 meses, bien o 24 desde la fecha en que los signos de CALEA Representante del Acuerdo de Acreditación para completar la autoevaluación y hacer una evaluación in situ.

El producto de la agencia con la autoevaluación mediante el cumplimiento de las normas aplicables, el desarrollo de las pruebas de cumplimiento, y la preparación para la evaluación in situ. Durante este tiempo, Calea Personal está disponible para proporcionar orientación sobre la aplicabilidad de las normas y lograr el cumplimiento.

Evaluación in Situ:

Una vez que la agencia de CALEA notifica de su conclusión de la fase de autoevaluación y su deseo de programar sus actividades iniciales de la evaluación in situ, el personal programará una fecha que es de mutuo acuerdo. Un equipo de asesores de CALEA entrenados visitas de la agencia para determinar el cumplimiento con las normas, las vistas operaciones de la agencia, lleva a cabo una sesión de información pública, y presenta sus conclusiones a la Comisión para la determinación final del estado de acreditación.

Comisión de Evaluación y Decisión:

En cada Conferencia de CALEA celebró tres veces al año, los Comités de la Comisión de Revisión de celebrar las audiencias, que están abiertas a la asistencia del público, sobre el cumplimiento de la agencia de las normas aplicables. Los representantes designados agencia están invitados a participar en esta revisión. Si está satisfecho de la agencia ha cumplido con todos los requisitos de cumplimiento, la acreditación de la Comisión premios por un período de tres años.

El mantenimiento de cumplimiento y renovación de la acreditación:

Durante su ciclo de acreditación de adjudicación, la agencia debe mantener el cumplimiento con las normas aplicables, mantenga sus pruebas de cumplimiento hasta al día, y vivir por la letra y el espíritu de estas normas. Para conservar su condición de acreditado, la agencia está obligada a presentar a sus honorarios de CALEA adecuada continuidad de acreditación, así como un informe anual. Renovación de la acreditación se produce al final de los tres años, a raíz de otra exitosa en el sitio de evaluación y audiencia ante la Comisión.

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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