CALEA

Question 1

Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

Answer 1

How will I implement as a Captain:

• Assure we are in compliance with Departmental policy, thereby CALEA
• Ensure all employees are trained on purpose of CALEA/Show instructional DVD by Commissioner
• Understand GO 6.11- STARTED BY IACP, NOBLE, Ntl Sheriff Ass, Police Exec Research Forum
• On November 20, 2010, Department formally accredited by CALEA. CALEA created in 1979
• Desire to be “recognized leader in LE and emergency management.”
• CALEA proven modern management model, promotes efficient use of resources and seeks to improve service delivery. Provides objective evaluation
• Process will instill a greater sense of confidence among departmental employees and the people of California, as well as legislature
• Provides opportunity to voluntarily demonstrate adherence to an established set of standards by comprehensive written directives and proofs
• For each standard, the Department required to provide applicable policies and procedures as well as proof the directives are being adhered to. (460 standards)
• On December 12, 2008, the Department was formally accepted to participate in the CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
• Five phases; enrollment, self-assessment, on-site assessment, commission review and decision, and maintaining compliance.
• During the on-site assessment CALEA assessors toured HQ, Academy, Sac Comm, an Area Office, and other CHP facilities.
• Branding / Marketing – Letterhead and memo, publications, forms (press releases), Internet page, new cardstock, envelopes and business cards
• Accreditation lasts 3 years, during which time the department must submit annual reports attesting compliance with required standards. The department has already begun collecting and compiling calendar year 2011 proofs of compliance
• Recertified in 2013, Academy certified in 2013, Dispatch certified in 2014/Tri-arc award for all 3, we are only State Agency to have all 3.
• Increase accountability with the public. Limit liability… Sound policies.