Bellevue Accreditation Manager Certifcation Recipients

Checks & Balances

"CALEA Accreditation gave our personnel a focus and direction with specific and measurable goals.” - Chief Mark Palmer, Coventry Police Department (CT)

Accreditation Programs
Liability Reduction

“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 Sheriff’s Office (NE)

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Accreditation Benefits

“I would not send my kids to a school or a hospital that was not accredited. Why wouldn’t my sheriff’s office be accredited also?” - Sheriff Clay Whittle, Columbia County Sheriff's Office (GA)

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Seamless Transition

CALEA ensures that when the new chief walks in the door, there will be a procedure and policy in place for all functions of an agency. - “Benefits of taking CEO Positions at Accredited Agencies”

Why CALEA
Accreditation As A Force Multiplier

Accreditation decreased call processing times without increasing staff levels. - Harrisonburg, VA Operations Manager Dee Dee Sencindiver - “Accreditation Improves Agency Performance”

Communication Resources

The CALEA Accreditation Manager Certification Award is presented to current CALEA Accreditation Managers who provide significant contributions to the public safety profession and CALEA. This award gives recognition to them while providing a platform to be viewed as an expert in the field of CALEA accreditation. At the Bellevue, WA conference there were five recipients. The following individuals have been awarded Accreditation Manager Certification.

Janey Gutierrez
Pasco (WA) Police Department