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As a not-for-profit, multi-national, public safety accrediting body, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) is dedicated to the development and maintenance of critical law enforcement standards. These constitutionally grounded and portable set of standards are structured to complement the needs of the public, while also providing a foundational blueprint to support public safety agencies in the voluntary pursuit of excellence through the process of accreditation. READ MORE

Se actualizaron los Manuales de Estándares de CALEA para Centros de Comunicación, Academias de Entrenamiento y Seguridad en Campus. Los manuales están actualmente disponibles en el sitio PowerDMS de su organización. Cuando sea apropiado, por favor publique la última versión del manual en el sitio PowerDMS de su organización.

The CALEA Communications, Training Academy, and Campus Security Standards Manuals have been updated. The manuals are currently available in your agency PowerDMS site. When appropriate please publish the latest version of the manual in your agency's site.

El propósito de la acreditación CALEA® es establecer una base dentro de las organizaciones de seguridad pública que se centra en lograr los mejores resultados en la prestación de servicios. Las revisiones internas y externas consistentes, combinadas con la validación de las políticas y procedimientos de una organización por parte de terceros es crucial en la prestación de servicios de seguridad pública de alta calidad y promueve la rendición de cuentas.

The purpose of CALEA® Accreditation is to establish a foundation within public safety agencies that focuses on achieving the best outcomes in the delivery of services. Consistent internal and external review, combined with third-party validation of an agency’s policies and procedures, is critical in the delivery of high-quality public safety services and promotes accountability.

In 2019 CALEA recognized 40 years of providing professional credentialing services in the field of public safety. As a result of the effort and dedication of all those associated with the organization, CALEA continues to make tremendous advancements, all culminating in the enhancement of services across each accreditation program.