Law Enforcement - Standards Titles
CALEA® Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies
Below is a comprehensive list of standard titles in the Law Enforcement Standards Manual 6th edition. The 183 bold standards constitute the tier 1 option, CALEA® Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. The tier 2 option, CALEA® Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, is composed of all the 461 standards listed.
STANDARD
1 Law Enforcement Role and Authority
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Law Enforcement Agency Role
1.1.1 Oath of Office
1.1.2 Code of Ethics
1.1.3 Agency’s Participation in Criminal Justice Diversion Programs
1.1.4 Consular Notification
1.2 Limits of Authority
1.2.1 Legal Authority Defined
1.2.2 Legal Authority to Carry/Use Weapons
1.2.3 Compliance with Constitutional Requirements
1.2.4 Search and Seizure
1.2.5 Arrest with/without Warrant
1.2.6 Alternatives to Arrest
1.2.7 Use of Discretion
1.2.8 Strip/Body Cavity Search
1.2.9 Biased Policing
1.2.10 Duty to Intervene
2 Agency Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
INTRODUCTION
2.1 Agency Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid
2.1.1 Geographical Boundaries
2.1.2 Concurrent Jurisdiction
2.1.3 Written Agreements for Mutual Aid
2.1.4 Requesting Assistance: Federal Law Enforcement/National Guard
3 Contractual Agreements for Law Enforcement Services
INTRODUCTION
3.1 Contractual Agreements
3.1.1 Written Agreement for Services Provided
3.1.2 Employee Rights
4 Use of Force
INTRODUCTION
4.1 Use of Force
4.1.1 Use of Reasonable Force
4.1.2 Use of Deadly Force
4.1.3 Warning Shots
4.1.4 Use of Authorized Less Lethal Weapons
4.1.5 Rendering Aid after a Use of Force Incident
4.1.6 Vascular Neck Restrictions
4.1.7 Choke Holds
4.2 Use of Force Reporting and Review
4.2.1 Reporting Uses of Force
4.2.2 Written Use of Force Reports and Administrative Review
4.2.3 Operational Assignment
4.2.4 Analyze Reports from Use of Force
4.2.5 Assault on Sworn Officer Review
4.3 Weapons and Training
4.3.1 Authorization: Weapons and Ammunition
4.3.2 Demonstrating Proficiency with Weapons
4.3.3 Annual/Biennial Proficiency Training
4.3.4 Prerequisite to Carrying Lethal/Less Lethal Weapons
4.3.5 Firearms Range
11 Organization and Administration
INTRODUCTION
11.1 Organizational Structure
11.1.1 Description of Organization
11.2 Unity of Command
11.2.1 Direct Command, Component
11.3 Authority and Responsibility
11.3.1 Responsibility/Authority
11.3.2 Supervisory Accountability
11.3.3 Notify CEO of Incident with Liability
11.3.4 Police Action Death Investigations
11.4 General Management and Administration
11.4.1 Administrative Reporting Program
11.4.2 Accountability for Agency Forms
11.4.3 Accreditation Maintenance
11.4.4 Computer Software Policy
11.4.5 Electronic Data Storage
11.5 Temporary/Rotating Assignments
11.5.1 Temporary/Rotating Assignments
12 Direction
INTRODUCTION
12.1 Direction
12.1.1 CEO Authority and Responsibility
12.1.2 Command Protocol
12.1.3 Obey Lawful Orders
12.1.4 Functional Communication/Cooperation
12.2 Written Directives
12.2.1 The Written Directive System
12.2.2 Dissemination and Storage
15 Planning and Research
INTRODUCTION
15.1 Planning and Research
15.1.1 Activities of Planning and Research
15.1.2 Organizational Placement/Planning and Research
15.1.3 Multi-year Plan
15.1.4 Succession Planning
15.2 Goals and Objectives
15.2.1 Annual Updating/Goals and Objectives
15.2.2 System for Evaluation/Goals and Objectives
17 Fiscal Management and Agency Property
INTRODUCTION
17.1 Fiscal Management
17.1.1 CEO Authority and Responsibility
17.2 Budget
17.2.1 Budget Process and Responsibility Described
17.2.2 Functional Recommendations to Budget
17.3 Purchasing
17.3.1 Requisition and Purchasing Procedures
17.4 Accounting
17.4.1 Accounting System
17.4.2 Cash Fund/Accounts Maintenance
17.4.3 Independent Audit
17.5 Agency Property
17.5.1 Inventory and Control
17.5.2 Operational Readiness
21 Classification and Delineation of Duties and Responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
21.1 Job Analysis
21.1.1 Job Analysis
21.2 Classification
21.2.1 Classification Plan
21.2.2 Job Description Maintenance and Availability
21.2.3 Position Management System
21.2.4 Workload Assessments
22 Personnel Management System
INTRODUCTION
22.1 Compensation and Benefits
22.1.1 Salary Program
22.1.2 Leave Program
22.1.3 Benefits Program
22.1.4 Personnel Support Services Program
22.1.5 Victim Witness Services/Line of Duty Death
22.1.6 Employee Appearance, Clothing and Equipment
22.1.7 Employee Assistance Program
22.1.8 Employee Identification
22.1.9 Military Deployment and Reintegration
22.1.10 Bonding/Liability Protection
22.2 Conditions of Work
22.2.1 Physical Examinations
22.2.2 General Health and Physical Fitness
22.2.3 Fitness and Wellness Program
22.2.4 Off-Duty Employment
22.2.5 Extra-Duty Employment
22.3 Collective Bargaining and Contract Management
22.3.1 Agency Role
22.3.2 Ratification Responsibilities
22.4 Grievance Procedures
22.4.1 Grievance Procedures
22.4.2 Coordination/Control of Records
22.4.3 Annual Analysis
26 Disciplinary Procedures and Internal Investigations
INTRODUCTION
26.1 Disciplinary Procedures
26.1.1 Code of Conduct
26.1.2 Employee Awards
26.1.3 Harassment
26.1.4 Disciplinary System
26.1.5 Role and Authority of Supervisors
26.1.6 Appeal Procedures
26.1.7 Termination Procedures
26.1.8 Records
26.2 Internal Affairs Organizational Integrity
26.2.1 Complaint Investigation
26.2.2 Records, Maintenance and Security
26.2.3 CEO, Direct Accessibility
26.2.4 Complaint/Commendation Registering Procedures
26.2.5 Annual Statistical Summaries; Public Availability
26.3 Complaint Procedures
26.3.1 Complaint Types
26.3.2 CEO, Notification
26.3.3 Investigation Time Limits
26.3.4 Informing Complainant
26.3.5 Statement of Allegations/Rights
26.3.6 Submission to Tests, Procedures
26.3.7 Relieved from Duty
26.3.8 Conclusion of Fact
31 Recruitment and Selection
INTRODUCTION
31.1 Administrative Practices and Procedures
31.1.1 Agency Participation
31.1.2 Assignment/Recruitment
31.2 Equal Employment Opportunity and Recruitment
31.2.1 Recruitment Plan
31.2.2 Annual Analysis
31.2.3 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
31.3 Job Announcements and Publicity
31.3.1 Job Announcements
31.3.2 Notification Expectations
31.3.3 Maintaining Applicant Contact
31.4 Professional and Legal Requirements
31.4.1 Selection Process Described
31.4.2 Job Relatedness
31.4.3 Uniform Administration
31.4.4 Candidate Information
31.4.5 Notification of Ineligibility
31.4.6 Records
31.4.7 Selection Criteria
31.4.8 Sworn Appointment Requirements
31.5 Selection Practices and Procedures
31.5.1 Background Investigations
31.5.2 Training
31.5.3 Truth Verification
31.5.4 Conducted by Certified Personnel
31.5.5 Use of Results
31.5.6 Medical Examinations
31.5.7 Emotional Stability/Psychological Fitness Examinations
33 Training and Career Development
INTRODUCTION
33.1 Administration
33.1.1 Training Committee
33.1.2 Training Attendance Requirements
33.1.3 Outside Training Reimbursement
33.1.4 Lesson Plan Requirements
33.1.5 Remedial Training
33.1.6 Employee Training Record Maintenance
33.1.7 Training Class Records Maintenance
33.2 Academy
33.2.1 Academy Administration and Operation
33.2.2 Academy Facilities
33.2.3 Outside Academy, Role
33.2.4 Outside Academy, Agency Specific Training
33.3 Training Instructors
33.3.1 Instructor Training
33.4 Recruit Training
33.4.1 Recruit Training Required
33.4.2 Recruit Training Program
33.4.3 Field Training Program
33.4.4 Entry Level Training
33.5 In-Service, Shift Briefing, and Advanced Training
33.5.1 Annual In-Service Training Program
33.5.2 Shift Briefing Training
33.5.3 Accreditation Process Orientation
33.5.4 Accreditation Manager Training
33.6 Specialized In-Service Training
33.6.1 Specialized Training
33.6.2 Tactical Team Training Program
33.7 Non-Sworn Training
33.7.1 Non-sworn Orientation
33.7.2 Non-Sworn Pre-Service and In-Service Training
33.8 Career Development and Education
33.8.1 Training for Career Development Personnel
33.8.2 Skill Development Training Upon Promotion
33.8.3 Career Development Program
33.8.4 Educational Incentives
34 Promotion
INTRODUCTION
34.1 Professional and Legal Requirements
34.1.1 Agency Role, Authority and Responsibility
34.1.2 Promotional Process Described
34.1.3Job Relatedness
34.1.4 Promotional Announcement
34.1.5 Eligibility Lists
34.1.6 Promotional Probation
35 Performance Evaluation
INTRODUCTION
35.1 Administration
35.1.1 Performance Evaluation System
35.1.2 Annual Evaluation
35.1.4 Evaluation Criteria
35.1.5 Evaluation Components
35.1.6 Unsatisfactory Performance
35.1.7 Employee Consultation
35.1.8 Rater Evaluation
35.1.9 Personnel Early Intervention System
40 Crime Analysis and Intelligence
INTRODUCTION
40.1 Crime Analysis
40.1.1 Crime Analysis Procedures
40.2 Criminal Intelligence Analysis
40.2.1 Criminal Intelligence Data Collection
40.2.2 Intelligence Analysis Procedures
40.2.3 Criminal Intelligence Procedures
41 Patrol
INTRODUCTION
41.1 Administration
41.1.1 Shift/Beat Assignment
41.1.2 Shift Briefing
41.1.3 Special-Purpose Vehicles
41.1.4 Agency Service Animals
41.1.5 Police Service Canines
41.2 Operations
41.2.1 Responding Procedures
41.2.2 Pursuit of Motor Vehicles
41.2.3 Roadblocks and Forcible Stopping
41.2.4 Notification Procedures
41.2.5 Missing Persons
41.2.6 Missing Children
41.2.7 Mental Health Issues
41.3 Equipment
41.3.1 Patrol Vehicles Lights, Sirens
41.3.2 Equipment Specification/Replenishment
41.3.3 Occupant Safety Restraints
41.3.4 Authorized Personal Equipment
41.3.5 Protective Vests
41.3.6 Protective Vests/Pre-Planned, High Risk Situations
41.3.7 Mobile Data Access
41.3.8 In-Car and/or Body-Worn Audio/Video
41.3.9 License Plate Recognition Systems
42 Criminal Investigation
INTRODUCTION
42.1 Administration
42.1.1 On-Call Schedule
42.1.2 Case-Screening System
42.1.3 Case File Management
42.1.4 Accountability, Preliminary/Follow-Up Investigations
42.1.5 Habitual/Serious Offenders
42.1.6 Exculpatory Evidence
42.2 Operations
42.2.1 Preliminary Investigations Steps
42.2.2 Follow-Up Investigations Steps
42.2.3 Communication with Patrol Personnel
42.2.4 Investigative Task Forces
42.2.5 Deception Detection Examinations
42.2.6 Informants
42.2.7 Cold Cases
42.2.8 Interview Rooms
42.2.9 Line-ups
42.2.10 Show-ups
43 Vice, Drugs, and Organized Crime
INTRODUCTION
43.1 Administration and Operations
43.1.1 Complaint Management
43.1.2 Records, Storage and Security
43.1.3 Confidential Funds
43.1.4 Equipment, Authorization and Control
43.1.5 Covert Operations
44 Juvenile Operations
INTRODUCTION
44.1 Administration
44.1.1 Juvenile Operations Policy
44.1.2 Policy Input, Others
44.1.3 Annual Program Review
44.2 Operations
44.2.1 Handling Offenders
44.2.2 Procedures for Custody
44.2.3 Custodial Interrogation and Non-Custodial Interviews
44.2.4 School Services Program
44.2.5 Community Youth Programs
45 Crime Prevention and Community Involvement
INTRODUCTION
45.1 Crime Prevention
45.1.1 Crime Prevention Activities
45.1.2 Organizing Community Groups
45.1.3 Prevention Input
45.2 Community Involvement
45.2.1 Community Input Process
45.2.1 Community Input Process
45.2.2 Citizens Survey
45.2.3 Accreditation Public Comment
45.3 Volunteers
45.3.1 Program Description
45.3.2 Volunteer Training
45.3.3 Uniforms
46 Critical Incidents, Special Operations, and Homeland Security
INTRODUCTION
46.1 Critical Incidents
46.1.1 Planning Responsibility
46.1.2 All Hazard Plan
46.1.3 Command Function
46.1.4 Operations Function
46.1.5 Planning Function
46.1.6 Logistics Function
46.1.7 Finance/Administration Function
46.1.8 Equipment Inspection
46.1.9 All Hazard Plan Training
46.1.10 Active Threats
46.1.11 Personnel Identification
46.1.12 Crowd Control Response Training
46.1.13 Continuity of Operations Plan
46.2 Special Operations
46.2.1 Special Operations Activities
46.2.2 Tactical Team Selection
46.2.3 Tactical Team Equipment
46.2.4 Crisis Negotiator Selection
46.2.5 Search and Rescue
46.2.6 VIP Security Plan
46.2.7 Special Events Plan
46.2.8 Event Deconfliction Process
46.3 Homeland Security
46.3.1 Providing Awareness Information
46.3.2 Hazmat Awareness
53 Inspectional Services
INTRODUCTION
53.1 Line Inspections
53.1.1 Line Inspections
53.2 Staff Inspections
53.2.1 Staff Inspections
54 Public Information
INTRODUCTION
54.1 Public Information
54.1.1 Activities
54.1.2 Policy Input
54.1.3 Media Access
54.1.4 Public Information Officer Training
55 Victim/Witness Assistance
INTRODUCTION
55.1 Administration
55.1.1 Victim/Witness Assistance
55.1.2 Review Need/Services
55.2 Operations
55.2.1 Initial Assistance
55.2.2 Assistance, Threats
55.2.3 Assistance/Preliminary Investigation
55.2.4 Assistance, Follow-Up Investigation
55.2.5 Assistance, Suspect Arrest
55.2.6 Next-of-Kin Notification
61 Traffic
INTRODUCTION
61.1 Traffic Enforcement
61.1.1 Selective Enforcement Activities
61.1.2 Uniform Enforcement Procedures
61.1.3 Not in use
61.1.4 Informing The Violator
61.1.5 Uniform Enforcement Policies
61.1.6 Enforcement Practices
61.1.7 Stopping/Approaching
61.1.8 Speed-Measuring Devices
61.1.9 Impaired Driver Enforcement Program
61.1.10 DUI Procedures
61.1.11 License Reexamination Referrals
61.1.12 Parking Enforcement
61.2 Traffic Collision/Crash Investigation
61.2.1 Crash Scene Reporting and Investigation
61.2.2 Collision/Crash Scene Duties
61.3 Traffic Direction and Control
61.3.1 Traffic Engineering
61.3.2 Direction/Control Procedures
61.3.3 Escorts
61.3.4 School Crossing Guards
61.4 Ancillary Services
61.4.1 Motorist Assistance
61.4.2 Hazardous Roadway Conditions
61.4.3 Towing
61.4.4 Traffic Safety Materials
70 Detainee Transportation
INTRODUCTION
70.1 Transport Operations
70.1.1 Pre-transport Detainee Searches
70.1.2 Searching Transport Vehicles
70.1.3 Procedures, Transporting by Vehicle
70.1.4 Interruption of Transport
70.1.5 Detainee Communication
70.1.6 Procedures, Transport Destination
70.1.7 Procedures, Escape
70.1.8 Notify Court of Security Risks
70.2 Restraining Devices
70.2.1 Detainee Restraint Methods
70.3 Special Transport Situations
70.3.1 Sick, Injured, Disabled
70.3.2 Hospital Security and Control
70.3.3 Special Situations
70.4 Transport Equipment
70.4.1 Vehicle Safety Barriers
70.4.2 Rear Compartment Modifications
70.5 Documentation
70.5.1 Detainee ID and Documentation
71 Processing and Temporary Detention
INTRODUCTION
71.1 Authorization
71.1.1 Designate Rooms or Areas
71.2 Training
71.2.1 Training of Personnel
71.3 Detainee Processing and Control
71.3.1 Procedures
71.3.2 Immovable Objects
71.3.3 Security in Designated Temporary Detention Processing and Testing Rooms/Areas
71.4 Temporary Detention Facility Conditions
71.4.1 Physical Conditions
71.4.2 Fire Prevention/Suppression
71.4.3 Inspections
72 Holding Facility
INTRODUCTION
72.1 Organization, Administration, and Management
72.1.1 Training User Personnel
72.1.2 Access, Nonessential Persons
72.2 Physical Plant
72.2.1 Minimum Conditions
72.3 Safety and Sanitation
72.3.1 Fire, Heat/Smoke Detection System, Inspections
72.3.2 Posted Evacuation Plan
72.3.3 Pest Control Inspection
72.4 Security and Control
72.4.1 Securing Weapons
72.4.2 Entering Occupied Cells
72.4.3 Key Control
72.4.4 Facility Door Security
72.4.5 Cell Security Checks
72.4.6 Facility Security Inspections
72.4.7 Tool and Culinary Equipment
72.4.8 Alerting Control Point
72.4.9 Panic Alarms
72.4.10. Escape Procedures
72.4.11 Report, Threats to Facility
72.5 Detainee Processing
72.5.1 Detainee Searches
72.5.2 Intake
72.5.3 Sight and Sound Separation
72.5.4 Segregation
72.5.5 Procedure, Outside Detainees
72.5.6 Procedure, Exceeding Capacity
72.5.7 Identification, Released Detainees
72.6 Medical and Health Care Services
72.6.1 Procedure, Medical Assistance
72.6.2 First Aid Kit
72.6.3 Posted Access to Medical Service
72.6.4 Dispensing Pharmaceuticals
72.7 Detainee Rights
72.7.1 Procedure, Detainee Rights
72.8 Supervision of Detainees
72.8.1 Monitoring of Detainees
72.8.2 Audio/Visual Surveillance
72.8.3 Supervision, Opposite Gender
72.8.4 Receiving Mail/Packages
72.8.5 Visiting
73 Court Security
INTRODUCTION
73.1 Administration
73.1.1 Role, Authority, Policies
73.2 Operations
73.2.1 Facilities, Equipment, Security Survey
73.3 Security Policy and Procedures
73.3.1 Weapon Lockboxes
73.3.2 Use of Restraints
73.4 Equipment
73.4.1 Identification, Availability, Operational Readiness
73.4.2 External Communications
73.4.3 Duress Alarms
73.5 Court Holding Facilities
73.5.1 Training
73.5.2 Detainee Searches
73.5.3 Detainee Property Security
73.5.4 Segregation
73.5.5 Procedure for Medical Assistance
73.5.6 First Aid Kit
73.5.7 Access of Nonessential Persons
73.5.8 Minimum Conditions
73.5.9 Fire Alarm System
73.5.10 Evacuation Plan
73.5.11 Pest Control Inspection
73.5.12 Securing Weapons
73.5.13 Entering Occupied Cells
73.5.14 Key Control
73.5.15 Facility Door Security
73.5.16 Cell Security Checks
73.5.17 Facility Security Inspections
73.5.18 Designated Control Point
73.5.19 Panic Alarms
73.5.20 Escape Procedures
73.5.22 Posted Access to Medical Service
73.5.23 Audio/Visual Surveillance
73.5.24 Supervision of Opposite Gender
74 Legal Process
INTRODUCTION
74.1 Records
74.1.1 Information, Recording
74.1.2 Execution/Attempt Service, Recording
74.1.3 Warrant/Wanted Person Procedures
74.2 Civil Process
74.2.1 Procedure, Civil Service
74.3 Criminal Process
74.3.1 Procedure, Criminal Process
74.3.2 Arrest Warrants Require Sworn Service
81 Communications
INTRODUCTION
81.1 Administration
81.1.1 Agreements, Shared/Regional Facility
81.1.2 Operations Meet FCC Requirements
81.2 Operations
81.2.1 24 Hour, Toll-Free Service
81.2.2 Continuous, Two-Way Capability
81.2.3 Recording Information
81.2.4 Radio Communications Procedures
81.2.5 Access to Resources
81.2.6 Calls for Service Information Victim/Witness Calls
81.2.7 Recording and Playback
81.2.8 Local/State/Federal CJI Systems
81.2.9 Alternative Methods of Communication
81.2.10 Emergency Messages
81.2.11 Misdirected Emergency Calls
81.2.12 Private Security Alarms
81.2.13 First Aid Over Phone
81.3 Facilities and Equipment
81.3.1 Communications Center Security
81.3.2 Alternate Power Source
81.3.3 Mobile/Portable Radios
82 Central Records
INTRODUCTION
82.1 Administration
82.1.1 Privacy and Security
82.1.2 Juvenile Records
82.1.3 Records Retention Schedule
82.1.4 Crime Reporting
82.1.5 Report Accounting System
82.1.6 Computer File Backup and Storage
82.2 Field Reporting and Management
82.2.1 Field Reporting System
82.2.2 Reporting Requirements
82.2.3 Case Numbering System
82.2.4 Report Distribution
82.2.5 Reports by Phone, Mail or Internet
82.3 Records
82.3.1 Master Name Index
82.3.2 Index File
82.3.3 Traffic Records System
82.3.4 Traffic Citation Maintenance
82.3.5 Operational Component Record
82.3.6 ID Number and Criminal History
83 Collection and Preservation of Evidence
INTRODUCTION
83.1 Administration
83.1.1 24-Hour Availability
83.2 Operations
83.2.1 Guidelines and Procedures
83.2.2 Photography, Video and Audio Evidence
83.2.3 Fingerprinting
83.2.4 Equipment and Supplies
83.2.5 Procedures, Seizure of Electronic Equipment
83.2.6 Report Preparation
83.3 Evidence Handling
83.3.1 Collecting from Known Source
83.3.2 Evidence, Laboratory Submission
84 Property and Evidence Control
INTRODUCTION
84.1 Administration and Operation
84.1.1 Evidence/Property Control System
84.1.2 Storage and Security
84.1.3 Temporary Security
84.1.4 Security of Controlled Substances, Weapons for Training
84.1.5 Records, Status of Property
84.1.6 Inspections and Reports
84.1.7 Final Disposition
84.1.8 Property Acquired through the Civil Process
91 Campus Law Enforcement
INTRODUCTION
91.1 General Supplement
91.1.1 Risk Assessment and Analysis
91.1.2 Out of Agency Budget Coordination
91.1.3 Campus Background Investigation
91.1.4 Campus Security Escort Service
91.1.5 Emergency Notification System
91.1.6 Behavioral Threat Assessment
91.1.7 Security Camera Responsibilities
91.1.8 Emergency Only Phones and Devices
91.1.9 Administrative Investigation Procedures
91.2 Medical Centers
91.2.1 Agency Role and Responsibilities
91.2.2 Personnel Assigned to Medical Centers
91.2.3 First Responses Responsibilities
91.3 Research Intensive Facilities
91.3.1 Agency Role and Responsibilities
91.4 Administration
91.4.1 Position Responsible for Clery Act