CALEA
CALEA E-Communiqu?
Issue # 41
May 2015
Editorial Note: This issue of the newsletter will focus on campus security  accreditation.
Message from the CALEA Chair
Understanding Campus Security

Myers
Richard Myers

While attending college as an undergrad, it didn't take long for me to gain admiration for the highly trained and professional campus police agency that kept students and faculty safe every day.  I had several occasions to contact the campus police, once when a drunk driver crashed into a whole row of parked cars at my dorm, once when some thieves were stealing wheels off cars in a remote parking lot.  Read On

CALEA Leadership Profiles

Donald Enloe, Director of Campus Safety
University of Denver
Denver, CO

Founded in 1864-just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded-the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities. The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students, hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.The University of Denver's Campus Safety Department was founded in 1952 and has served the University for the past 63 years. 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 [email protected] .  
Campus Security at Milton Hershey School

Gil Canevari, Accreditation Manager
Milton Hershey School
Hershey, PA

 Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a cost-free, coeducational, residential school located in Hershey, PA.  Established by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school's primary mission is to provide a positive, structured home life for children from families of low income.The largest school of its kind in the United States, with a campus size of well over 10,000 acres, Milton Hershey School offers award-winning programs, state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, hundreds of extracurricular activities, experienced teachers, and caring adult mentors for more than 2000, pre-kindergarten through 12 th grade students. Read On 
Judiciary Committee Hearing
Policing Strategies for the 21st Century

W. Craig Hartley, Jr.

On May 19, 2015 Executive Director Hartley represented CALEA on a four member panel during a House Judiciary Committee meeting on law enforcement best practices and strategies for professionalism. Director Hartley spoke about the value of accreditation, the importance of voluntary participation, the development and application of standards, and other related issues. For more information and to watch the webcast click here.

Commissioner News
Commissioner Craig Webre receives national award.

Commissioner Craig Webre 
Lafourche Parrish (LA) Sheriff's Office

Commissioner Craig Webre received the 2015  Buford Pusser National Law Enforcement Award on Saturday, May 16th. The award is given annually to officers who have exhibited heroism and leadership in law enforcement.  The award presentation was held in conjunction with the 27th Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival in Adamsville, Tennessee. Dwana Pusser, daughter of the late Sheriff Buford Pusser, presented the award. 

Congratulations Commissioner Webre! 
CALEA and PowerDMS Webinar
A New Accreditation Model

The CALEA and PowerDMS webinar was a great success. We hope the webinar gave a clear understanding of the new partnership, as well as the benefits of using PowerDMS to manage your CALEA accreditation. Details about the next webinar will be coming soon.
 
Click here to view the webinar and the list of Q&As.
Program Managers' Corner
CALEA and Campus Security

Tim Baysinger
CALEA Regional Program Manager

Campus law enforcement and security organizations are tasked with ensuring an optimal environment for education, research, and a wide variety of other activities.  In addition to providing for the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff, campus law enforcement and security agencies must also consider the safety and security of visitors, whether on campus for cultural events, business purposes, sporting events, or a variety of other reasons. Read On
CALEA Conference News
July 22-25, 2015 Make Your Plans Now!

Credit: Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Colorado Springs Police Department and the Rocky Mountain Accreditation Network (RMAN)  have teamed up to host the Summer conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A list of conference evens is available on the host website.

Visit the CALEA website for registration and hotel information. Advanced registration will end July 1, 2015.

Attendees should continue to check the conference link for updates during the coming weeks.
New CALEA Clients 
The following agencies signed a law enforcement agreement in April!

Arkansas City (KS) Police Department
Hollis (NH) Police Department
Madison County (AL) Sheriff's Office
Overland Park (KS) Police Department
Placerville (CA) Police Department
Rice University (TX) Police Department
Rock Hill (MO) Police Department
Client News

View the latest CEO Changes.

Find a Public Safety Accreditation Support Network or Coalition.

View the Job Listings posted on the CALEA website.

View  the CALEA calendar for staff travel information.
In This Issue
Message from the Chair
Leadership Profiles
Milton Hershey Campus Security
Judiciary Committee Hearing
Commissioner News
CALEA/PowerDMS Webinar
Program Managers' Corner
Conference News
New Clients
Client News
Executive Board
Chair: Richard W. Myers
Vice Chair: Craig Webre
Secretary: Curtis Holt
Treasurer: Gary J. Margolis
E-Communiqu? 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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