CALEA News

05/16/2013 CALEA® Announces Selection of Executive Director

After an international search, CALEA® is pleased to announce W. Craig Hartley, Jr. has been selected as its Executive Director, following the retirement of Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. in December 2013. Craig will work with the current Executive Director over the next several months to ensure a seamless transition for staff, client agencies, stakeholders and the Commission. Read more.

05/08/2013 Law Enforcement Organization of Planning and Research Directors Seek Agencies to Participate in Pilot Project

BJA, in partnership with the CNA Corporation and a panel of policing experts, is working to better understand the research, planning, and analysis capacities of police agencies through the Law Enforcement Organization of Planning and Research Directors (LEOPRD) project.

04/30/2013 Three New CALEA® Regional Program Managers Announced

After an extensive search process, CALEA^® is pleased to announce three new Regional Program Managers to fill service area vacancies resulting from a staff retirement and reorganization. They are Mr. Vince Dauro, Ms. Lorena Singer, and Mr. Mark Mosier. Read more.

04/22/2013 Police Education, Training and Standards Symposium

04/05/2013 Spring 2013 CALEA Conference Awards

The following agencies received awards at the Spring 2013 CALEA^® Conference in North Charleston, South Carolina, March 23, 2013:

01/07/2013 Announcement from CALEA® Executive Director Sylvester Daughtry, Jr.

Friends and Fellow Professionals:

I have given notice to the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) of my decision to retire as Executive Director at the end of 2013. At that time I will have served 15 years as the Executive Director, nine years as a Commissioner (three of the nine as Chairperson/President) and three years as an assessor. My career with CALEA has been a very rewarding experience and provided me an opportunity to work with many of the very best practitioners and leaders within the...

01/07/2013 Search for New CALEA® Executive Director Announced

CALEA® Executive Director Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. has announced he has given notice to the Board of Commissioners of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA®) of his retirement at the end of 2013. At that time, he will have served 15 years as Executive Director, nine years as a Commissioner, including three years as Chairperson/President, and three years as an assessor.

12/31/2012 CALEA Announces Commissioner Appointment

CALEA® is pleased to announce Assistant Vice President/Chief of Police Anthony B. Purcell of the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been appointed as a member of the CALEA Board of Commissioners. Chief Purcell will fill the unexpired term vacated by the retirement of Commissioner Theron Bowman.

12/27/2012 Grant Funds Available for PREA Compliance Initiatives-DEADLINE EXTENDED

Latest Announcement:

The PRC is extending the deadline for proposals in response to the current grant opportunity to February 1, 2013, to allow applicants access to a fillable pdf or online version of the self assessment toolkits for jails and juvenile facilities. The fillable pdf versions of the self assessment toolkit for jails and the self assessment...

12/12/2012 Fall 2012 CALEA Conference Awards

The following agencies received awards at the CALEA Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, November 17, 2012

INITIAL Awards ─

LAW ENFORCEMENT or ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITED (A):
Amtrak (NY) Police Department (A)
Claremont (NH) Police Department
Conyers (GA) Police Department (A)
Douglas County (CO) Sheriff's Office (A)
Findlay (OH) Police Department (A)
Hawaii County (HI) Police Department (A)
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Investigations and Enforcement Branch (ON) (A)

10/10/2012 CALEA® Commissioner Appointments

At a recent meeting of the executive directors of the four associations that founded CALEA ─ International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); National Sheriffs' Association (NSA); and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) ─ five CALEA Commissioners were re-appointed to another 3-year term beginning January 2013. They are Commissioners: Gary W. Cordner, Don C. Hunter, Gary J. Margolis, Daniel C.

04/24/2012 The CIP Report on Cybersecurity

The Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS) at George Mason School of Law has published the April 2012 edition of The CIP Report on Cybersecurity.

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03/29/2012 CALEA® Recognizes 87 Public Safety Agencies

Gainesville, VA, March 29, 2012 — CALEA^®, the Gold Standard in Public Safety Accreditation, announced the awarding of CALEA Accreditation and Recognition to 87 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards March 24, 2012 at the Celebration Banquet held during CALEA’s Spring Conference in Mobile, Alabama.

01/19/2012 Best Practice Management and CALEA - Research by Captain Jeff Pierce

Captain Jeff Pierce, Executive Officer of the Oklahoma City (OK) Police Department, recently completed research related to best pactices and management strategies. In his research paper he has presented compelling evidence why law enforcement agencies should strongly consider the adoption of a system of established "Best Practices" to lessen the pitfalls of civil liability and fulfill the obligation of providing a benchmarked level of service. Read More...

01/13/2012 America's 10 Safest Cities, 2011

Each year Forbes Magazine comes out with its list of the 10 safest cities in America. It is significant to note that six of the 10 cities on the 2011 list can boast CALEA^® Law Enforcement Accredited police departments: Aurora, Colorado; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Henderson, Nevada; Honolulu, Hawaii; Lincoln, Nebraska, and Plano, Texas.

12/05/2011 Updates to CALEA Standards are Now Available to All CACE Users

If you are your agency’s CACE Manager and you have created an account on the CALEA website then login to www.calea.org, open the Resources tab, hover over the CACE link, and click CACE Upgrades.

12/02/2011 Striving for Excellence: A Guidebook for Implementing Standardized Performance Measures for Law Enforcement Agencies

This guide details twenty-eight performance measures that can be used to compare a single organization's performance over time, compare the performance of different patrol divisions within an agency, or compare the performance of two or more organizations. The guide provides a strong course for linking law enforcement, and other public safety agencies, with important and meaningful dimensions for measurement.

12/01/2011 2012 CALEA Executive Board

CALEA^®, the Gold Standard in Public Safety Accreditation, is pleased to announce its 2012 Executive Board. CALEA elected its Executive Board during the Fall Conference, held November 16-19, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

11/23/2011 CALEA Recognizes 99 Public Safety Agencies at its Fall Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gainesville, VA, November 23, 2011 - CALEA^®, the Gold Standard in Public Safety Accreditation, today announced the awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 99 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on November 19, 2011 at CALEA’s Fall Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

“I am very pleased to congratulate all of the agencies awarded for their dedication and hard work in the pursuit of public safety professionalism and excellence.” said CALEA Executive Director, Sylvester Daughtry.

11/08/2011 CALEA Fall Conference

Gainesville, VA, November 8, 2011 - CALEA^®, the recognized global leader in accreditation and other vital public safety support services, is announcing that the Colorado Springs Police Department is hosting CALEA‘s Fall Conference, November 16-19, 2011 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over 550 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Barbados are expected to attend.

10/28/2011 CALEA Changing to Support the Gold Standard Brand for Clients

CALEA® Regional Program Managers recently began outreach visits with accreditation coalitions and other professional associations. The intent of these initiatives is to provide information about the recent changes to CALEA processes and programs. Additionally, electronic notifications through systems like “Constant Contact” and CALEA News have provided similar information to ensure client agencies are aware of significant issues affecting CALEA Accreditation programs.

10/20/2011 Contest Winner from CALEA FACEBOOK LIKE Drive

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office - Lt. June Blackwell Wins Waiver of Fees for Future CALEA Conference

Contest Extended to End of Year

Earlier this month, when we launched CALEA's Facebook page, you were invited to register for a chance to win a waiver of fees for a future CALEA conference. We are very pleased to announce that Lieutenant June Blackwell of the Cherokee County (GA) Sheriff's Office has won!

09/29/2011 CALEA Launches Facebook Site

Facebook Screenshot

We are pleased to announce that CALEA has created a useful, engaging and entertaining Facebook site, which includes a forum for discussion on relevant public safety issues and trends; storytelling (anecdotes) about the difference CALEA can make by ensuring excellence in public safety; research, surveys and polling of constituents; photos of CALEA standards in practice; timely information...

09/28/2011 CALEA Commissioners Appointed

CALEA®, the Gold Standard in Public Safety Accreditation is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Commissioners. They are Chief Linda Pillo, Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue, Washington and Ms. Julie J.

09/09/2011 Online CALEA Conference Registration Announcement

CALEA® has recently launched a new and more robust conference registration application within its website.

The new registration web application is fully dedicated to CALEA conferences and it is now easier to navigate. Although the use of every website site has a learning curve, this application has been designed with the end- user in mind. As an example, the application now allows the registration of multiple conference attendees at one time and payment for each registrant can occur with one credit card entry.

08/16/2011 CALEA Recognizes 64 Public Safety Agencies at its Summer Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio

Gainesville, VA, August 16, 2011 -CALEA^®, the recognized global leader in accreditation and other vital public safety support services, today announced the awarding of Accreditation/Recognition to 64 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on July 30, 2011 at CALEA’s Summer Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.

07/27/2011 CALEA Expands Public Safety Accreditation to Educational Institutions

Anne Arundel Community College Marks First Enrollment in CALEA's New Campus Security Accreditation Program for Non-Sworn Organizations

Cincinnati, OH, July 27, 2011 - CALEA^®, the recognized global leader in accreditation and other vital public safety support services, today announced from the floor of its Summer Conference in Cincinnati, OH that Anne Arundel Community College has become the first agency to enroll in its Campus Security Accreditation Program for non-sworn organizations.

07/20/2011 CALEA Summer Conference

Gainesville, VA, July 19, 2011 - The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the recognized global leader in accreditation and other vital public safety support services, today announced that the Cincinnati Police Department is hosting CALEA‘s Summer Conference, July 27-30, 2011 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 350 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Barbados are expected to attend.

07/11/2011 CALEA Likes the Benefits of Social Networking Sites

Social networks enable the creation of relationships across a very broad spectrum of audiences, and law enforcement's use of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter continues to intensify and grow. Law enforcement agencies and others in the public safety sector increasingly turn to social networks to enhance and supplement communication with their constituents; helping to optimize performance and service in public safety and reduce and prevent crime in communities across the nation and around the globe.

07/06/2011 The CALEA Difference

Created in 1979 as the first independent law enforcement credentialing authority through the collaborative efforts of law enforcement's major executive associations, IACP, NOBLE, NSA and PERF, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

06/09/2011 Transition to Electronic Publications: A Model for Better Service Delivery

CALEA has entered into an agreement with IDS for the delivery of electronic standards manual publications for all programs. It is anticipated this application will be ready for release in late July 2011. The CALEA/IDS solution will ultimately result in the discontinuation of all paper formatted manuals for all CALEA programs.

05/18/2011 BJA Bulletproof Vest Partnership

As a service to client agencies, CALEA is posting information regarding grant opportunities that are specifically related to CALEA Standards. To that end, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) application funding period. The BVP, created by the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998 is a unique U.S. Department of Justice initiative designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement.

05/17/2011 Pilot Assessment Project Update

Panel Discussion – Bethesda CALEA Conference, March 2011

As a part of the March 2011 CALEA Conference in Bethesda, Maryland a panel discussion session on the pilot assessment project was offered to attendees. This discussion included representatives from agencies that participated in the pilot assessment process over the past several months. Each commented on their experiences, and provided insights and perspectives regarding the value of an assessment that focuses on process and outcomes. The session received overwhelmingly positive feedback from...

05/13/2011 CALEA Accepting Assessor Applications

As result of several strategic initiatives to improve the CALEA Accreditation process and maintain CALEA’s position as the GOLD STANDARD in public safety accreditation, new assessor selection and training was suspended in 2010. CALEA is now in a position to again receive applications for the position of assessor and welcomes candidate submissions.

04/28/2011 CALEA and IDS New Solutions for Accreditation

CALEA has been working diligently to bring new opportunities for public safety agencies. To that end, we are excited to announce our Affinity Partnership with Orlando-based Innovative Data Solutions (IDS).

04/06/2011 CALEA Recognizes 109 Public Safety Agencies at its Spring Conference in Bethesda, Maryland

Gainesville, VA, April 6, 2011 - The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®), the recognized global leader in accreditation and other vital public safety support services, today announced the awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 109 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on March 26, 2011 at CALEA’s Spring Conference in Bethesda, Maryland.

03/31/2011 Important Notice Concerning CACE - L Change Notice 5.9

The Change Notice 5.9 Update file for CACE-L users has been pulled from the CALEA Website due to a bug found last week. CALEA will send a message to CACE-L Managers when the corrected update is available for download. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused our CACE-L users.

03/16/2011 Spring 2011 CALEA Conference

The Montgomery County (MD) Police Department is hosting CALEA‘s Spring Conference, March 23-26, 2011 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel & Conference Center located in Bethesda, Maryland. Over 700 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Barbados are expected to attend.

01/07/2011 Commissioner Appointment

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA^â) is pleased to announce the appointment of Commissioner Joseph A. Farrow of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) as a CALEA Commissioner. The appointment is effective January 1, 2011.

12/15/2010 Tiered Law Enforcement Accreditation: A Model to Support the Needs of Contemporary Agencies

CALEA understands the ever-changing environment facing the law enforcement profession and also accepts the responsibility to ensure its services continue to support the needs of the public safety community. To that end, CALEA Commissioners recently endorsed a Tiered Law Enforcement Accreditation Model to become effective January 1, 2011. This new model allows agencies to choose between levels of CALEA Accreditation based on the needs of the organization and its capacities. This option is critically important to many agencies that are experiencing budget shortfalls and...

12/09/2010 CALEA Law Enforcement Agency Standards

Accreditation and Advanced Accreditation

The document attached serves as a comprehensive list of CALEA Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies. Those highlighted constitute the contents of the CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

12/01/2010 Fall CALEA Awards

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 94 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on November 20, 2010 at CALEA’s Fall Conference in Garden Grove, California.

11/04/2010 CALEA Fall Conference

The Garden Grove Police Department is hosting CALEA‘s Fall Conference, November 17-20, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, California. Over 400 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected to attend.

During the Conference, the Commission will review and vote on candidate agencies for accreditation and recognition. Attendees will also take advantage of numerous training workshops dealing with current law enforcement/public safety issues. The...

10/14/2010 Peoples Republic of China Visits CALEA

Twenty-four government and police officials from Guizhou Province, the Peoples Republic of China, recently visited CALEA headquarters, and were hosted by Executive Director Sylvester Daughtry, Jr. Guizhou Province is located in southwest China and has a very diverse population of 38 million (California has 35 million).

09/28/2010 New Commission Appointments

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Commissioners: Major Debra M. Baker, New Jersey State Police; Chief Ray Johnson, Chesterfield (MO) Police Department; Chief David T. Moore, Rochester (NY) Police Department; and Wyoming Associate State Supreme Court Justice Barton R. Voigt.

08/31/2010 Standards for Campus Law Enforcement Agencies and Standards for Campus Security Agencies

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies established an ad hoc committee to develop a program to address non-sworn public safety/security organizations serving educational institutions. The committee, composed of chief executive officers from colleges and universities, private security representatives, CALEA staff, and others, began work on these projects in early 2010. Prior to the start of our conference in Las Vegas, it again met and finalized the draft standards.

08/17/2010 Summer CALEA Awards

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 89 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on July 31, 2010 at CALEA’s Summer Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

07/20/2010 Summer 2010 Conference

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, along with the Nevada State Police Accreditation Coalition (NV-PAC), are hosting CALEA‘s Summer Conference, July 28-31, 2010 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over 500 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected to attend.

07/20/2010 CALEA Is Moving

CALEA is delighted to announce that we are moving to Gainesville, Virginia. The move will occur July 26, 2010.

04/06/2010 Spring CALEA Awards

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 92 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on March 27, 2010 at CALEA’s Spring Conference in Dallas, Texas.

03/15/2010 CALEA Spring Conference

The Dallas Police Department is hosting CALEA's Spring Conference, March 24-27, 2010 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Over 500 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected to attend.

12/01/2009 CALEA Fall Conference Awards

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 90 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on November 21, 2009 at CALEA’s Fall Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

11/24/2009 CALEA TRI-ARC Excellence Award

On November 21, 2009, at the Fall CALEA Conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the CALEA TRI-ARC Excellence Award was presented to the Prince William County (VA) Police Department, Office of Public Safety Communications and Criminal Justice Academy, as well as the county, for their leadership in public safety.

11/04/2009 CALEA 2009 FALL CONFERENCE, "Salt Lake City, Utah"

The Weber County, Cache County, Salt Lake County and Davis County Sheriff’s offices and the Rocky Mountain Accreditation Network (RMAN) are hosting CALEA‘s Fall Conference, November 18-21, 2009, at the Grand American Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. Over 500 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected to attend.

11/03/2009 Former Chairperson Selected to Represent CALEA at International Forum on Performance Standards

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) is please to announce the selection of Chief William D. Miller (Retired) to represent CALEA at an international meeting on performance standards in law enforcement sponsored by the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Chief Miller served nine years as a CALEA Commissioner, serving as Chairman/ President of the Commission from 1998 through 2000. During his term on the Commission, he was Chief of Police in both Skokie and Elgin, Illinois.

10/15/2009 New CALEA Commission Appointment

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sheriff Craig Webre of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana as a Commissioner and the National Sheriffs’ Association’s designee. The appointment is effective January 1, 2010.

08/11/2009 CALEA SUMMER CONFERENCE AWARDS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 82 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on August 1, 2009, in conjunction with CALEA’s Summer Conference in Hampton, Virginia.

07/22/2009 CALEA SUMMER CONFERENCE

The Hampton Police Division and the Virginia Association of CALEA Accreditation Professionals (VACAP) are hosting CALEA‘s Summer Conference, July 29-August 1, 2009, at the Hampton Convention Center. Over 600 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected to attend.

04/01/2009 CALEA 2009 SPRING CONFERENCE AWARDS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 104 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on March 21, 2009, in conjunction with CALEA’s Spring Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.

03/10/2009 CALEA SPRING CONFERENCE

The Raleigh Police Department and the North Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Network (NCLEAN) are hosting CALEA‘s Spring Conference, March 18-21, 2009 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Over 850 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico are expected to attend.

01/05/2009 2009 EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is pleased to announce the 2009 Executive Board. The Commission elected its Board of Officers during the annual Fall Conference held December 3-6 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Board terms are effective January 1, 2009.

12/19/2008 CALEA FALL 2008 CONFERENCE AWARDS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 65 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on December 6, 2008, in conjunction with CALEA’s Fall Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

11/05/2008 NEW CALEA COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Commissioners: Chief Richard Myers, Colorado Springs (CO) Police Department; Mayor Steven DeBenedittis, Herndon, Virginia; and, City Manager Curtis Holt, Wyoming, Michigan. The appointments are effective January 1, 2009.

07/27/2008 CALEA SUMMER 2008 CONFERENCE AWARDS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of CALEA Accreditation/Recognition to 64 public safety agencies. These agencies received their awards on July 26, 2008, in conjunction with CALEA’s Summer Conference in Boca Raton, Florida.

07/17/2008 CALEA SUMMER 2008 CONFERENCE

The Boca Raton Police Services Department and other area law enforcement agencies are hosting CALEA‘s Summer Conference, July 23-26, 2008 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton Florida. Over 600 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Barbados, and Bermuda are expected to attend.

06/04/2008 Craig Hartley Appointed CALEA's Deputy Director

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. W. Craig Hartley, Jr. as CALEA Deputy Director/Chief of Staff.

03/26/2008 CALEA SPRING 2008 CONFERENCE AWARDS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

03/04/2008 CALEA SPRING 2008 CONFERENCE

The Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition (GPAC) are hosting CALEA‘s Spring Conference, March 12-15, 2008 at the Hilton Atlanta, 235 Courtland Street, Atlanta, Georgia. Over 900 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Barbados, British Virgin Islands and Bermuda are expected to attend.

12/01/2007 EGON BITTNER AWARD

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is proud to announce the awarding of its coveted Egon Bitter Award to three outstanding law enforcement professionals. The presentation took place at CALEA’s Celebration Banquet held at its Fall Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado, November 17, 2007.

11/29/2007 FALL 2007 AWARDS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of its accreditation/recognition certificates to 114 agencies. These agencies received their awards on November 17, 2007, in conjunction with CALEA’s Fall Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

10/25/2007 FALL 2007 CONFERENCE

The Colorado Springs (CO) Police Department and the Rocky Mountain Accreditation Coalition are hosting CALEA‘s Fall Conference, November 14-17, 2007 at the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Over 1,000 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Barbados, British Virgin Islands and Bermuda are expected to attend.

10/18/2007 NEW COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENTS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Commissioners: Lieutenant Colonel Gayle Cameron, New Jersey State Police; Chief Thomas Warren, Omaha, Nebraska Police Department; and Chief Lisa Womack, Elgin, Illinois Police Department. The appointments are effective January 1, 2008.

07/31/2007 SUMMER 2007 AWARDS

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is pleased to announce the successful awarding of its accreditation/recognition certificates to 72 agencies. These agencies received their awards on July 28, 2007, in conjunction with CALEA’s Summer Conference in Montreal, Quebec.

07/17/2007 SUMMER 2007 CONFERENCE

The Aéroports de Montréal and its Airport Patrol are hosting CALEA‘s Summer Conference, July 25-28, 2007 at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Approximately 500 representatives from law enforcement and other public safety agencies throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Barbados, British Virgin Islands and Bermuda are expected to attend.

During the Conference, the Commission will review and vote on candidate agencies for acc

03/22/2007 EGON BITTNER AWARD

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA^®) is proud to announce the awarding of its coveted Egon Bitter Award. The presentation took place at CALEA’s Celebration Banquet held at its Spring Conference in Greensboro, North Carolina, March 17, 2007.

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Cherokee County Sheriff's Office - Lt. June Blackwell Wins Waiver of Fees for Future CALEA Conference

Contest Extended to End of Year

Anne Arundel Community College Marks First Enrollment in CALEA's New Campus Security Accreditation Program for Non-Sworn Organizations

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