CALEA
CALEA E-Communiqué
Issue #46
October 2015
This issue of the newsletter will focus on multiple accreditation.
A Message From the Chair
Accreditation is Integrated in Our DNA

Myers
Richard W. Myers Commission Chair
As my career as a police chief evolved, I found that at some point I was only called to lead accredited agencies, and in fact, I probably limited my consideration to those who were.  I've now had the privilege of leading three police agencies that were CALEA Accredited.

My discussions with colleagues around the country often result in a common belief that one inherits a higher overall quality agency when appointed to one that is already accredited.
Read On
Multiple Accreditation is not a Goal but a Mindset
Accreditation is used to serve the public

Sergeant Krista Johnson
Accreditation Manager
Columbia Co. Sheriff's Office
Appling, GA

Accreditation allows the agency to offer a consistent, superior level of professional services, which increases the agency's level of respect within the community and the community's level of cooperation with the agency. Sheriff Clay Whittle's goal is to deliver law enforcement services to the community in the highest professional manner possible. He not only embraces the concept of community policing, but continually strives to improve all aspects of the agency.  Read On
 CALEA Leadership Profiles

Sheriff Timothy Dunning
Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office
Omaha, NE

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) is a C size agency with 234 personnel. Douglas County is the largest county in Nebraska, with a population of 543,244. The DCSO is the only accredited sheriff's office in Nebraska, first accredited in 2006, reaccredited on three subsequent occasions, twice receiving the distinction of Accredited with Excellence under the Gold Standard Assessment model. Read on

Editorial Note: CALEA Leadership Profiles features CEOs from among the many exceptional leaders involved in CALEA programming who provide inspiring leadership to their agency, to other CALEA agencies, and to the public safety profession. Agencies are encouraged to nominate their own CEOs by submitting their names for consideration to Maya Mitchell at mmitchell @calea.org .  
CALEA Conference News
November 18-21, 2015
Credit: Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
If you have not registered for the fall conference in Miami, FL, please go to the conference website and register today. Attendees can also view the conference agenda and hotel information on the website. Visit the host website for conference attractions and host information.
  
Make plans to attend our newest session We Want to Hear From You on Friday, November 20th  at 9:15am. This course is designed for clients to offer constructive feedback on the CALEA process and programs.  
The CALEA App Is Ready to Download
Download the App Today!

Download the free CALEA Conference App to your smart phone and tablet. The application is a tool for accessing real-time information, receiving workshop handouts, building a personal schedule of events, connecting with other attendees and much more. The App is available for everyone interested and involved in the CALEA process. Click here for more information and download.

Always check the App dashboard for updates.Select the red icon to update app. 
Program Managers' Corner 
Managing Multiple Accreditations

Vince Dauro
Regional Program Manager


In today's professional public safety environment, many agencies are enrolling in accreditation programs such as those offered by CALEA.  Some of our agencies are clients of multiple accreditation or certifying programs. This can be a combination of multiple CALEA programs covering Law Enforcement, Campus Security, Training Academies, and Communications Centers, as well as state programs and American Correctional Association programs.  Read on
Using PowerDMS with the Four-Year Process
Agencies awarded in Miami Transition First

CALEA is dedicated to providing resources to client agencies to manage the process. When agencies transition to the four-year process, the CALEA PowerDMS Assessment Tool will be used to manage accreditation. At this time there are no additional fees associated with this process and the assessment  tool is included in agency annual continuation fees. As currently practiced, estimated assessment payments that are not used or exceed the estimated cost will be settled when  assessments are completed.
For more information conference attendees should  plan to attend the New Accreditation Process workshop at the Miami Conference. You can also click  here for benefit and transition information.
Accreditation Grant

Reminder for Perspective CALEA Client Agencies

           

Applications for the CALEA Agency Support Program (CASP) are being accepted until December 31, 2015. Recipients will be announced at the March CALEA Conference in St Louis, MO.  This program will provide limited waivers to accreditation fees for agencies with 50 or fewer full-time employees. A full description of the CASP, as well as the application form, can be viewed under the Resources tab online.
New CALEA Clients

The following agencies signed an agreement in September!

           

Law Enforcement
Albany (OR) Police Department
Simpsonville (SC) Police Department
St. Ann (MO) Police Department

Communications
Jacksonville (NC) Police Department
Oakland Housing Authority (CA) Police Department

Training Academy
Monmouth County (NJ) Training Academy
Keeping You Posted

View the latest CEO Changes.

Find a Public Safety Accreditation Support Network or Coalition.

View the Job Listings posted on the CALEA website.

View staff travel on the CALEA Calendar.
In This Issue
Message from the Chair
Accreditation: Not a Goal, a Mindset
Leadership Profile
Conference News
CALEA App
Program Managers' Corner
Four-Year Process
CASP Reminder
New Clients
Keeping You Posted
Executive Board
Chair: Richard W. Myers
Vice Chair: Craig Webre
Secretary: Curtis Holt
Treasurer: Gary J. Margolis
E-Communiqué Staff
W. Craig Hartley, Jr.,
Executive Director
Maya Mitchell, Editor
CALEA Calendar
CALEA Partner
  Providing Resources to Local Government Public Safety and Management Professionals
CALEA Partner
Electronic Compliance Management Solutions
CALEA Partner
Online Training
CALEA Store

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CALEA Agency Support Program (CASP

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