Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) was created
in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s
major executive associations. The CALEA Accreditation program seals are reserved for
use by those public safety agencies that have demonstrated compliance with CALEA standards
and have been awarded CALEA Accreditation by the Commission.
The CALEA Accreditation program provides public safety agencies with an opportunity
to voluntarily meet an established set of professional standards, which require:
- Comprehensive and uniform written directives that clearly define authority, performance,
and responsibilities
- Reports and analyses to make fact-based and informed management decisions
- Preparedness to address natural or man-made critical incidents
- Community relationship-building and maintenance
- Independent review by subject matter experts
- Continuous pursuit of excellence through annual reviews and other assessment measures
CALEA’s program seals are the “Marks of Professional Excellence” for today’s public
safety agencies and reflect the gold standard set by CALEA.
Below is a link to the public comment portal for Columbus State Community College.
The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance
with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety
services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the
form of commendations or concerns.
CALEA Public Comment Portal