Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
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| Formation | 1979 |
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| Purpose | Accreditation |
| Headquarters | Gainesville, Virginia |
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Region served | Worldwide |
| Membership | Public Safety Agencies |
President | W. Craig Hartley Jr. |
Parent organization | IACP NOBLE NSA PERF |
| Website | www |
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) is a credentialing authority (accreditation), based in the United States, whose primary mission is to accredit public safety agencies, namely law enforcement agencies, training academies, communications centers, and campus public safety agencies.
Creation
[edit]The Commission was created in 1979 as an independent accrediting authority by the four major law enforcement membership associations:
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
- National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
- Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
Purpose and authority of the Commission
[edit]The primary purpose of the Commission is to improve law enforcement service by creating a national body of standards developed by law enforcement professionals. Furthermore, it recognizes professional achievements by establishing and administering an accreditation process through which a law enforcement agency can demonstrate that it meets those standards. CALEA derives its general authority from the four major law enforcement membership associations whose members represent approximately 80% of the law enforcement profession in the United States.
Commissioners
[edit]Members to the Commission are appointed by the Executive Directors of these four associations. A majority vote is required for each appointment. Commissioners are appointed to a term of three years.
The Commission is composed of 21 members:
- 11 members are selected from law enforcement
- 10 members are selected from the public and private sectors.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]Sources
[edit]- "The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)". Retrieved 2025-01-08.
External links
[edit]- CALEA - The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
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