Summer CALEA Conference August 6-9, 2025

These classes will be offered in Little Rock Wednesday through Friday. The classes are part of the Accreditation Manager Training Session Track. The schedule is subject to change but will be available on the CALEA Conference App on or before July 11, 2025.

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.

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.

Activities Required Standards

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.

Additional sessions will be offered by CALEA Staff and guest instructors. These session titles are not final and are subject to change.

Standard Issues and Resolutions
Leading With Accreditation
What Worked for Us
Common Assessment Issues
Tips to a Well Written Report in CIMRS
A Comparative Analysis Between Mexican Legislation and CALEA Standards
Next Steps for an Awarded Agency: Advice to Maintain Accreditation
Uploading and Managing Documents in PowerDMS
Creating Workflows in PowerDMS
Crime Analysis/Crime Analyst
Little Rock Police Department Youth Programs
Opiod Response/Overdose
Real Time Crime Center (RTCC)
Wellness Unit/Peer Support/Wellness K-9