Virginia State Police achieved its initial accreditation in 1986, and was the second state law enforcement agency in the nation to receive such a prestigious recognition.
Since then, the Department has continually maintained its accredited status through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), Inc. CALEA serves as the premier credentialing association for public safety agencies and provides accreditation services for law enforcement organizations.
The reaccreditation process takes place every four years, and incorporates annual remote, web-based file reviews of written materials, along with a final site visit by a CALEA assessment team. During this process, Department administration, facilities, equipment, and operations are examined for compliance with CALEA standards.
The Professional Standards Division (PSD) maintains the Department’s accreditation program. This is an on-going process intended to enhance the Department’s service capabilities and effectiveness. The accreditation program requires constant monitoring and periodic updating of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internationally accepted law enforcement accreditation standards. The Virginia State Police continues to demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, excellence, and community trust by maintaining accreditation.
Law Enforcement Accreditation
- 2020 – 2024 CALEA Assessment Report
More information on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., and the accreditation process is available at www.calea.org.
Accreditation Public Comment Portal
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. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.
IMPORTANT: CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.
Use this link https://cimrs2.calea.org/436 to submit your response.