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NOTE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As a result of dedicated public safety agencies, support provided by the Board of Commissioners, and the efforts of the organization’s professional staff, CALEA has recognized another successful year.
More agencies are enrolled in accreditation programs than any other time in our history. Independent financial audits indicate control measures are appropriately applied and financial resources soundly managed. Technological solutions have yielded greater client resources and better business service capacities. And, staff has been deployed with a focus on supporting public safety agencies as they address contemporary issues.
During this reporting period CALEA had four Commissioners retire, which resulted in the loss of 28 years of experience. However, because of the organization’s strength as an international credentialing association, each was replaced with highly qualified individuals that bring judicial, executive management and public safety expertise to the Board.
Compliance Services Members were added to staff during the year to support the delivery of annual assessment service requirements. Efforts were applied to expand support services for the delivery of accreditation as a resource in the country of Mexico. Additionally, web-based reporting tools were refined to ensure the collection of relevant data and the production of high-quality assessment reports.
With a focus on providing greater recognition and support for those serving
as accreditation managers, the Commission endorsed the development of the organization’s first individual credentialing program for the role. This effort required partnerships with other associations and the establishment of educational curriculums that were value-added for candidates. This initiative was indicative of our corporate awareness of the importance of the accreditation manager within the accredited agency, and how we want to provide ongoing support for the position in a highly responsible manner.
In 2017, the Commission released the CALEA® Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies Manual, Sixth Edition. This was the culmination of nearly two years of work to ensure the standards remain professionally relevant and value-added for agencies participating in our programing. The process was sensitive to the perspectives of subject matter experts, existing research, and the desire to ensure CALEA Accredited Agencies are recognized as “best in industry”.
Although we always have more work to do in support of public safety, I think you will recognize in this publication an organization devoted to its core purpose. Within this message you clearly noticed the use of words like professional, value-added, supportive and relevant. CALEA has always anchored its mission to these attributes and we take great pride as a key service provider for the most noble profession, public safety.
W. CRAIG HARTLEY, JR.
CALEA Executive Director
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