Programas

Principal programa de CALEA es Aplicación de la Ley de Acreditación. La clave de este programa es el de Normas de Aplicación de la ley manual de Agencias. El actual 459 normas abordar nueve temas principales de la ley: (1) función, las responsabilidades y las relaciones con otros organismos, (2) organización, gestión y administración, (3) el personal de estructura; (4) personal de proceso; (5) Derecho las operaciones de control, (6) apoyo a las operaciones, (7) las operaciones de tráfico; (8) detenido y servicios relacionados con la cancha, y (9) servicios auxiliares técnicos. Más información.

El Comunicaciones de Seguridad Pública Programa de Acreditación se ha desarrollado en 1999 por el de CALEA, con la participación y el apoyo técnico de la Asociación de Funcionarios de Seguridad Pública, Comunicaciones - International, Inc. (APCO Internacional). Este programa de acreditación permite a los centros de comunicaciones independientes o las unidades de comunicaciones dentro de otras organizaciones de seguridad pública como la policía, bomberos, EMS o agencias a participar voluntariamente en un programa de acreditación que promueve las comunicaciones de seguridad pública de servicios y reconoce la excelencia profesional. Los estándares del programa abarcará siete áreas temáticas: (1) la organización, (2) dirección y supervisión; (3) recursos humanos, (4) el reclutamiento, selección y promoción; (5) capacitación; (6) Operaciones, y (7) incidentes críticos, operaciones especiales, y la seguridad nacional. Más información.

La Academia de Entrenamiento de Seguridad Pública Programa de Acreditación se desarrolló en 2002 para establecer las directrices en forma de normas que promuevan la capacitación en seguridad pública superior, desarrollar un proceso voluntario que permite a las academias para demostrar que cumplen las normas, y reconocer la excelencia profesional. Las normas del programa se derivaron de las mejores prácticas profesionales de agencias de seguridad pública e instituciones de formación, y no en conflicto con ningún nacional o estatal de Normas y Entrenamiento de Oficial de Policía (POST) las autoridades o de otras autoridades de capacitación. Los estándares del programa cubren nueve áreas temáticas: (1) la habilitación, (2) organización, (3) dirección y la autoridad; (4) recursos humanos, (5) reclutamiento, selección, empleo y promoción; (6) sistemas de instrucción; ( 7) la administración de la formación; (8) instructores, y (9) estudiantes. Más información.

Alianza de CALEA lo largo de los años, un número de Estado y de los programas de acreditación de provincia (un programa de proveedores locales) se han iniciado. En julio de 2000, la Comisión aprobó un programa para establecer relaciones con el estado individual / acreditación provincial denominada Alianza CALEA. El programa de alianzas permite el uso de Reconocimiento de CALEA Normas y permite que miembros de agencias locales para buscar el reconocimiento de CALEA a través de la Alianza. Más información.

Agencia de CALEA Fondo de Apoyo (CASF) La Donación CASF fue creado en la Conferencia de Verano 2003 de CALEA con el propósito de otorgar asistencia financiera a las autoridades más pequeñas, la seguridad pública de comunicaciones, y los organismos públicos de formación de seguridad han solicitado su acreditación inicial, que de otro modo, no sería capaz de hacerlo. Más información.

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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