Page 4 - CALEA 2018 Annual Report

FORWARD FROM THE
CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT
As the newly elected CALEA Chairperson/President, I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of our immediate Past President Craig Webre. As we look back on the year 2018, I am pleased to confidently report on the “State of CALEA.” As an organization, we are financially healthy; as our auditor’s report reflects. We are structurally sound and in good hands, having achieved the highest agency enrollments of all time, under the expert guidance of Executive Director W. Craig Hartley, Jr. I also can report that the entire Board of Commissioners are committed to our corporate mission.
Due to the dedicated efforts of the entire organization, CALEA continued making tremendous advances in many foundational areas to improve its functionality and provide increased support to our agencies across all accreditation programs. Perhaps the most far reaching improvement is the continued transition of agencies to the four-year accreditation cycle.
This strategy has leveraged the power of technology and the relevance of site-based assessment processes. It has enhanced the overall value of accreditation for both agencies new to accreditation and those with significant experience, thereby enhancing the return on investment for all those participating.
To provide greater support to Mexican agencies, CALEA had its first meeting in Mexico City. The meeting was hosted by the United States Department of State - International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) and the National Police Foundation. CALEA Commissioners and staff attended to facilitate training, and during the event six Mexican agencies received CALEA Accredited status.
In addition to these few highlights, 2018 offered many additional accomplishments resulting in the improvement of our organization and our services. I truly appreciate the opportunity to have been a part of last year’s success and am looking forward to continuing our mission of enhancing public safety through the application of standards. It is an honor to serve on this Commission and to serve our client agencies; we will continue to work tirelessly to earn our motto, “The Gold Standard in Public Safety.”
Anthony Purcell
CALEA Chairperson/President
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