CALEA

Issue: # 26

February 2014

CALEA E-Communiqué

CALEA News

Professionalism, stewardship, integrity, diversity, independence, continuous improvement, objectivity, credibility, consistency, knowledge, experience, accountability, and collaboration are the primary cornerstones that distinguishes CALEA from all other forms of public safety accreditation.

Message from the CALEA Chair

Wanted: Applicants Committed to Making a Sustainable Difference

J. Grayson Robinson

Although current economic conditions appear to be slowly rebounding from low returns on investment, benefit reductions, layoffs, budget reductions, and extraordinarily high unemployment; across the CALEA family, we all continue to focus upon the critical strategic responsibility of recruiting and retaining the right people who apply for a public safety position. Of the thousands and thousands of individuals who will apply for an opportunity to serve with a CALEA Accredited organization, only a few will actually meet the demanding criteria required of those selected to make a difference for those served. MORE.

Executive Director's Message
CALEA Accreditation Advocacy - A Job for Everyone

Every organization faces the similar

W. Craig Hartley, Jr.

challenge of developing a platform that promotes sustainability. Those that are truly successful have established a mission and purpose that is supported broadly and is recognized as meaningful within the community it serves. In short, people participate in those things that are valued-added and make for an enhanced quality of life, better organization, or provide advancement within professional venues. MORE

Accreditation Changes Officials' Perception of Police Department

Captain Thomas Reinholt

Accreditation Manager

Evesham Township (NJ) Police Department

One of the many benefits experienced by the Evesham, New Jersey Police Department as a result of CALEA Accreditation is that the elected officials' perception of the police department has improved immensely, as has the department's relationship with the governing body and the community. And, it was accomplished in a relatively short period of time. The department received its CALEA Recognition Through Alliance award through the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police in 2007 and it immediately began the self-assessment phase for CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation, achieving the award in November 2011. MORE.

2014 CALEA Spring Conference

Garden Grove, California

March 19-23, 2014

Plans for the March CALEA Conference in Garden Grove, California are finalized. Visit the CALEA Conference link for Registration information, a Tentative Conference Agenda, or for a Workshops listing.

The conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Orange County. Check the Hotel/Lodging tab for information.

The Orange County - John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport, located approximately 10 miles from the hotel. Visit the SuperShuttle website for prearranged transportation services. Taxi and car rentals are also available onsite.

A great Agency Appreciation evening of food and beverages accompanied by live music is on tap for Thursday evening at the hotel. Popular local band "The Answer" is providing classic rock entertainment. Dancing is encouraged! This complimentary event is open to all registered attendees.

Continue to visit the conference site for the latest updates and news.

PowerDMS™ LIVE! at the

CALEA Garden Grove Conference

Sign-up for a One-on-One Session

PowerDMS™ is once again providing its users the opportunity during the conference to meet one-on-one with a PowerDMS Advisor for direction and support. This is their way of supporting their customers and assisting them in their success. These 20-minute LIVE sessions supply customers with individualized instruction on the application that is customized to fit their needs.

Visit PowerDMS Live! to sign-up for a time slot in Garden Grove.

Also, note the two separate training classes on the PowerDMS™ Standards software being offered - one for beginners on Thursday afternoon and one for advanced users on Friday morning. See a description under the Workshops link and the Conference Agenda for the time schedule.

Program Managers' Corner
Supporting and Recognizing the Value of CALEA®

CALEA strives to provide the best and most credible roadmap for any public safety agency in pursuit of professional excellence. To that end, we continually make improvements and enhancements in our services to remain the leader in public safety accreditation. With almost 730 agencies currently awarded and over 1,020 enrolled, we see, again and again, how the CALEA Accreditation process promotes the efficient use of resources and improves service delivery, which are its goals. The following is a reminder of the ways that accredited agencies can contribute to supporting the value of CALEA Accreditation, and how CALEA recognizes those agencies and chief executive officers that demonstrate their commitment. MORE.

CALEA Commissioner News

Commissioner Robinson Retires

CALEA Chair J. Grayson Robinson has retired from his position as Sheriff of Arapahoe County, Colorado. He served as Sheriff since 2002 and leaves with over 42 years of dedicated public safety service. His contributions to the international law enforcement community in general, and service to the citizens of Arapahoe County in particular, have been immeasurable.

[Photo courtesy of The Villager]

National Sheriffs' Association Names 2014 Sheriff of the Year
Sheriff Doug Gillespie to Receive Award

The National Sheriffs' Association has named Sheriff Doug Gillespie, 2014 Sheriff of the Year. Gillespie has been Sheriff of Clark County, Nevada, since 2007 and heads the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The Ferris E. Lucas Award for Sheriff of the Year has been given to 18 people since the award was established in 1995, and is given to recognize the contributions a sheriff has made to improve the sheriff's office at local, state and national levels, and for the involvement in the community. Sheriff Gillespie will be presented with the award on June 22 at the 2014 NSA Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received the CALEA TRI-ARC Award in July 2012.

CALEA Client News

Agency News

Click here to view the latest CEO Changes.

Public Safety Accreditation Coalition (PAC) News

For a list of accreditation support networks click here.

Career Opportunities

The latest job announcements are posted on the CALEA website. Click here to view the postings.

Current Headlines

Several client agencies and CEOs have been featured in the News. View the latest articles posted on the CALEA website.