CALEA Newsletter

CALEA E-Communiqué

Issue #45

September 2015

Editorial Note: This issue of the newsletter will focus on Canadian Agencies.

A Message From the Chair

CALEA, A Ready Solution

Richard W. Myers

Commission Chair

I've written before about my very positive impression of Canadian policing and the impact their professional image had on me as a frequent visitor in my youth. Despite the massive size of this great country, much of it is sparsely inhabited. In fact, I've heard it said that an overwhelming majority of Canadian residents live within a few hours drive of the US border. Having visited some parts far from the US border, I envy those who get to enjoy the wilderness every day. Read On

CALEA's International Role

Gary Cordner

CALEA Commissioner

CALEA was created in the United States in 1979 in direct response to serious and widely recognized crime and policing problems that had reached crisis proportions in the 1960s and 1970s. Of CALEA's four founding organizations, only the IACP had an official international remit at that time, and even that organization was overwhelmingly American in membership and outlook. Moreover, a fundamental aspect of the rationale for law enforcement accreditation was that the U.S. had thousands of separate and independent agencies without any framework of national standards. Read On

An Assessor's View of the Process

Susan Maycock, Superintendent (Ret.)
Peel (ON) Regional Police

I have been involved in the CALEA process since 1995, an assessor since 1997, and a team leader since 2000. There have been several changes to the accreditation process over these years. In the early years everything was hard copy and agencies mailed out two or three boxes loaded with files for off-site review. All notes were completed in long hand and final reports were a minimum of 50 pages. Read on

Managing the Process

Recognizing the Importance of Community Support

Inspector Don Pancoe
Accreditation Manager
Brantford (ON) Police Service

The Brantford Police Service has been CALEA accredited for over 10 years. Since the initial accreditation, the service has continued to strive to remain accredited and be in compliance with the applicable standards. Brantford is in the process of preparing for a December assessment to receive Advanced Law Enforcement Reaccreditation. During this cycle, we have experience firsthand how the accreditation process has benefited our police service. Read on

CALEA Conference News

November 18-21, 2015

Credit: Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

Registration for the November Conference in Miami, FL is accessible through the CALEA website. A tentative conference agenda is also available to begin planning workshop attendance. Visit the host website to see other available activities.

The conference hotel is sold out of rooms and accommodations at alternate locations are going fast. CALEA has worked hard planning for conference attendee's lodging needs, but Miami has surpassed our expectation. We do not want you to be left out, so make your reservations TODAY. Click here to view CALEA Conference hotel information.

Subject to Debate

Accreditation, Professionalism, and Legitimacy

CALEA continues to evolve becoming more efficient and dedicated to providing best practices in public safety. Sharing the benefits of accreditation with public safety agencies and the communities they serve remains a primary focus for the Commission.

Commissioner Cordner and Commissioner Myers addressed accreditation and legitimacy in the June/July/August issue of PERF's Subject to Debate newsletter .

Click here to view the article.

Program Managers' Corner

Leading with Accreditation in Canada, Mexico and Beyond!

Mark Mosier
Regional Program Manager

Last month, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP/ACCP) held its 110^th Annual Conference, which was hosted by the Québec City Police Department and held at the beautiful Québec City Convention Centre. The CACP is dedicated to the support and promotion of efficient law enforcement and to the protection and security of the people of Canada. CALEA staffed an exhibit booth at the convention and provided delegates with information on our four programs. Read on

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 less 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 a Law Enforcement agreement in August!

Montgomery (AL) Police Department
Normandy (MO) Police Department
Vinita Park (MO) Police Department

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.