11/01/07

IT'S A FACT
228,751 law enforcement and public safety professionals are members of organizations that are either accredited/certified by CALEA, or are in self-assessment.

Monier Heads CALEA
CALEA Commissioners selected an Executive Committee for 2002 with new Commissioners filling two vacated positions. Commission Chair/President William Miller stepped down after providing three years of excellent leadership. Commission Vice President, Retired Chief Stephen Monier, Goffstown (NH) was selected as the Chair/President.  more

Mastering the Manual
A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Marilyn Stieneke has held responsibility for compliance issues and quality initiatives in a number of agency settings throughout the past 24 years. more

 

Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Adopted
At the San Diego CALEA Conference Commissioners approved the Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation (PSTAA) Program by adopting the draft 182 standards and related operational process. more

September 11 and Military Leaves of Absence
The tragic events of September 11 have affected all Americans and resulted in a major military effort to defeat terrorism.  America’s law enforcement and other public safety agencies have been especially hard hit with the call-up from their ranks of reservists and/or national guard members. more 


This column is a new feature of CALEA Update that will appear periodically. Its purpose is to inform CALEA’s clients of legislative and legal events that may be of general interest to them.
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In San Diego, Commissioners approved an “Official Interpretation” to clarify the issue of performance evaluation for reserve officers. more

Working With You
Maya Mitchell--Program Assistant
If you attended the CALEA Las Vegas (NV), Burlington (VT), or Greensboro (NC) Conferences and had occasion to stop at the wearable table, then you have had the opportunity to meet CALEA’s newest staff member, Maya Mitchell. more


At the July 2001 CALEA Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, the Public Safety Communications Accreditation Support Network (PSCASN) was fashioned. more

New Commissioner
Ron Ace
CALEA’s four founding organizations selected Chief Ron Ace, of the CALEA Accredited Concord (CA) Police Department as a CALEA Commissioner beginning January 1, 2002.
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WELCOME TO CALEA
Between September 1, 2001 and December 31, 2001, the following agencies joined the accreditation process by signing initial contracts or ordering application packages. more

RE: On-site Assessments Enhancements
After two years of testing, two task force reviews, 36 test assessments, and client feedback, CALEA Commissioners modified the assessment process in July 2001. more

 

The Incident Command System-A Management Tool for Emergencies
Presented by Mr. William Wolf at the CALEA November Conference in San Diego, Ca.  Mr. Wolf, a 27-year veteran of the San Diego Police Department, retired in August of 2001 as a Sergeant.  For 22 years, he oversaw the City’s Emergency Management Office and the Police Department’s Critical Incident Management Unit.  more

Exemplary Project
Operation SCAN for Decoy Dan
Lee County (FL) Port Authority Police Department
In 1997 and 1998, the Department of Transportation and the Office of Inspector General, inspected various airports to ensure the security of these facilities.  more

Top Assessors-
 Susan Kyzer and Douglas Knight 


The “Top Assessor” designation recognizes CALEA’s best assessment Team Leaders who have received 100% on their latest assessor certification test.  Top Assessors review all proposed new questions for the assessor test and share their experience with the CALEA staff on other aspects of assessor training and on-site assessments. more


"Accreditation Works" presents specific examples of how accreditation positively affects an agency or community. These success stories often go unnoticed, so send your examples to CALEA.
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Your Commissioner- James M. O’Dell
Chief Jim O’Dell was born and raised in Jamestown, NY.  He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Education from Emporia State University located in Emporia, Kansas.  He is a graduate of the Police Foundation Harvard Business School Senior Management Institute, the FBI National Academy, and Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) Program. more

Florida Enters CALEA Alliance
The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation officially entered the CALEA Alliance when Commissioners accepted the CALEA staff review report. more


   Conference Review
San Diego!  Could CALEA have picked a better area for their November 2001 Conference?  The answer, in one word, NO!  If you polled the over 700 in attendance, you would not find a dissenting vote. more

Thank You, Thank You
 
The CALEA family thanks these gentlemen for their contributions and wishes them continued success. more


Click here for a list of agencies accredited, reaccredited, and certified in San Diego, California.

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CALEA needs your help in maintaining an accurate database. Please notify CALEA when there are changes made in your organization that may affect CALEA. These include changes in CEO’s or accreditation managers, agency address, or changes in area codes, telephone, fax and extension numbers. Your cooperation enables us to maintain an up to date database.

Additionally, PAC officials should notify CALEA of appropriate changes.

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