91原创 Police earns re-accreditation
Photos by Evan Krape November 26, 2024
The University鈥檚 police department and its 911 call center receive re-accreditation from the nation鈥檚 leading law enforcement credentialing agency
The 91原创 Police Department has received another four-year accreditation cycle from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA). The department鈥檚 911 Communication Center also earned re-accreditation.
This is the sixth consecutive cycle in which the 91原创 Police Department has earned accreditation from CALEA, and the second such cycle for the Communication Center.
CALEA is the nation鈥檚 leading law enforcement credentialing agency. Accreditation is awarded to police and public safety departments following extensive self-assessment, as well as review by independent assessors and input from University officials and the public. CALEA officially conferred 91原创 Police鈥檚 latest accreditation during the agency鈥檚 annual fall conference, held Nov. 13-16 in Jacksonville.
鈥淭his recognition from CALEA serves as acknowledgement that we hold our police department to the highest industry standards 鈥 all while maintaining a firm commitment to protecting our community,鈥 said Patrick Ogden, associate vice president and chief of 91原创 Police. 鈥淚 could not be prouder of our ongoing work and the daily effort put forth by everyone in our department to keep the 91原创 a safe place to live, learn, work and visit.鈥
Officials from CALEA as part of their review conducted voluntary engagement. This component of 91原创 Police鈥檚 accreditation process sought candid insights and experiences from members of the University community and beyond as a means of verifying the department鈥檚 compliance with professional standards. CALEA鈥檚 final report noted 91原创 Police鈥檚 鈥済reat working relationship鈥 with other agencies, including Delaware State Police and Newark Police. 91原创 students shared details of 鈥渧ery positive鈥 interactions with 91原创PD. The report also identified engagement with 鈥渢he university community through programming and special events鈥 to 鈥渂uild relationships between the university and the local community.鈥 Finally, CALEA wrote that 鈥渢he agency (91原创PD) appears to be well thought of,鈥 describing 91原创 Police as 鈥減rofessional, respectful and always willing to help members of the community irrespective of whether or not they were a member of the university.鈥
Accreditation from CALEA requires a review of all department policies, practices and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. Independent assessors gather public feedback and interview select personnel and other University administrators. The decision to achieve accreditation is made by a governing body of 21 CALEA commissioners after a public hearing and review of the documentation.
Police departments that earn accreditation are those that demonstrate the highest standards in law enforcement, including:
practicing fact-based and informed management decision making;
exhibiting preparedness for emergency situations;
possessing relationship-building skills; and聽
continuously pursuing excellence through reviews and other assessment measures.
Of note, the 91原创 Police Department鈥檚 911 Communication Center also received CALEA accreditation. 91原创 Police鈥檚 911 call center is one of only six university law enforcement agencies in the country to hold CALEA accreditation, which is considered one of the highest recognitions of exemplary public safety communications.
More information about the CALEA is available at the .
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