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CALEA RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Program Standards Benefits Eligibility Cost Process Enrollment The Standards The Recognition Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies, 2nd Edition duplicates the accreditation standards manual’s chapter introductions, standards, commentary, and glossary terms. The 112 Recognition Standards are identified with a gray highlight for easy visibility. While some of this material may not apply to an agency in the recognition program, it is necessary for a general understanding of the accreditation process and to assist agencies who will go on to accreditation, or who wish to comply with additional standards. The Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies address six major law enforcement subjects:
Compliance. Agencies that seek recognition are required to comply only with those standards that are specifically applicable to them. Applicability is based on the functions the agency performs. If an agency cannot comply with a standard because of legislation, labor agreements, court orders, or case law, waivers can be sought from the Commission. "What" not "how." Seeking to establish the best professional practices, the standards prescribe "what" agencies should be doing, but not "how" they should be doing it. That decision is left up to the individual agency and its Chief Executive Officer. |
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