LE 45.2.3 (M M M M) (LE1) – Accreditation Public Comment

COMMS 2.6.8 (M M M) – Accreditation Public Comment

TA 7.1.9 (M) – Accreditation Public Comment

CS 23.2.5 (M M M M) (CS1) – Accreditation Public Comment

At least 60 days prior to each web-based assessment, the agency provides public notice announcing the availability of the CALEA Public Comment Portal for feedback on the agency’s performance as a public safety entity.

Commentary:

CALEA maintains a public access portal that allows for comments with regard to candidate agencies seeking initial accreditation or reaccreditation status.  The link for this portal can be found on the CALEA corporate website (www.calea.org).  The specific associated link should be posted on the agency’s website, submitted to local media outlets, and announced on social media and other locations where members of the public are likely to see the information.  The link should be posted with notation that access is provided as an opportunity for comments, commendations, and other information regarding the agency’s quality of service or other information relevant to the accreditation process.  It is recommended the portal link be posted perpetually on the agency’s website, which unilaterally addresses the intent of the standard.