Accreditation Manager Prerequisite Videos
Conference Prerequisite Training: Come Prepared
CALEA Conferences offer public safety workshops addressing contemporary issues for CEOs, mid-level command staff, and accreditation managers. Before attending the conference, below are a few videos focused on accreditation management that will better prepare you for the learning experience we have planned for you at the CALEA Conference. These videos are also beneficial for new managers who are new but will not attend the conference.
First-time CALEA Conference attendees, please begin by watching "Know Before You Go", a quick video that will give you a better understanding of what you can expect when attending a CALEA Conference.
Know Before You Go
Introduction to CALEA
Priorities and Getting Started
Written Directives and Proofs of Compliance
Managing Files for Compliance
Time Sensitive Standards
Locating CALEA Accreditation Resources
Getting Started with Your PowerDMS Standards & Assessment
Managing Your PowerDMS Assessment
PDF presentations for Prerequisite Sessions
Introduction to CALEA
Written Directives and Proofs of Compliance
Priorities and Getting Started
Managing Files for Compliance (1)
Managing Files for Compliance (2)
Getting Started With Your PowerDMS Standards & Assessment (1)
Getting Started With Your PowerDMS Standards & Assessment (2)
Getting Started With Your PowerDMS Standards & Assessment (3)
If you have any questions about the videos, please contact your Regional Program Manager. We look forward to seeing you at the next CALEA Conference!
Watching the prerequisite videos above will prepare you for the following CALEA sessions offered at the conference.
Part 1: Where Do I Begin?
This is session 1 of 3 and will cover the steps to getting started with self-assessment with guidance for those considering enrollment, recently enrolled agency Accreditation Managers, new Accreditation Managers, and team members in the process. Topics will include Enrollment steps, Resources, Standard basics, Initial Self-Assessment Planning and Timelines, and Written Directives. New accreditation managers are encouraged to attend.
Part 2: Managing Reaccreditation as a New Accreditation Manager
This is session 2 of 3 and will expand on the Where do I begin session. Topics will include self-assessment planning for reaccreditation and timelines, expanded standards instruction, Best Practices for Continued Compliance, and benchmarks throughout the reaccreditation cycle. New accreditation managers are encouraged to attend.
Part 3: Self Assessment-Finishing Strong
This is session 3 of 3 and will provide an opportunity for open discussion with class participation during Q&A: Topics will include sharing various best practices, examples of creating a self-assessment plan, uses of the PowerDMS assessment tool, Demo of Resources on the CALEA Website, and ending with case studies. New accreditation managers are encouraged to attend.
Standard Issues and Resolutions
This session highlights standards that sometimes need further review by agencies. Specific standards, issues, and ways that you can avoid these areas of concern will be discussed. Audience participation is required.
Preparing an Analysis
All CALEA Programs require the completion of various analyses to provide the agency’s chief executive officer and management staff with critical time-sensitive information that may be used to facilitate administrative and operational decisions. This course will provide a review of the research and development process, culminating with the publishing of a professional analysis report. In addition, this course will include a facilitated discussion with practitioners to describe their experiences relative to this topic.
Preparing for Site-Based Assessments
This class will provide you with the needed information surrounding quadrennial and initial site-based assessments of your agency. It will cover agency requirements and Assessment Team roles. The class is for Accreditation Managers, Accreditation Staff, as well as agency CEOs.
Preparing for Web-Based Assessments
This class will provide you with the needed information surrounding yearly remote web-based assessments of your agency. It will cover agency requirements and Compliance Service Member roles. The class is for Accreditation Managers, Accreditation Staff, as well as agency CEOs.
Leading with Accreditation
Challenges confronting Public Safety agencies require dynamic solutions. Operating in a purely reactive mode has become increasingly detrimental as challenges to public safety become more complex. Leaders actively pursuing CALEA accreditation are better equipped to face these challenges. This class will explore current topics of concern facing public safety agencies. Participants will explore the advantages of using accreditation for continuous improvement and as a tool to aggressively pursue future success.
What Worked for Us
CEOs and AMs from will share how their agencies successfully managed the accreditation process, the challenges they faced and how they resolve them, the benefits of applying the CALEA standards, how to communicate them, community involvement and long-term continuity of the accreditation.
Additional sessions will be offered by guest instructors. The CALEA sessions above are provided by CALEA Staff.