CALEA Accreditation

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, to include:

  • International Association Of Chiefs Of Police (IACP)
  • National Organization Of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
  • National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
  • Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

The CALEA accreditation process is a proven modern management model that provides the Chief of Police, on a continuing basis, with a blueprint that promotes the evolution of department policy, the efficient use of resources and improves service delivery.

The Garden City Police Department has actively maintained CALEA accreditation since 2003. Since initial accreditation, the Garden City Police Department has received reaccreditation three times, each time improving and evolving our agency's policies on subjects ranging from department-wide use of body-worn cameras to use of force.

CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal

The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding the Garden City Police Department's compliance with CALEA standards, its engagement in the service community, the delivery of public safety services, and its overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information that supports continuous improvement and fosters the pursuit of professional excellence.

Accreditation Public Comment Portal

 

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