ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department has earned its 10th accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, otherwise known as CALEA.
CALEA is recognized as the international gold standard for public safety agencies. The Roanoke Police Department also received the Training Academy Accreditation for the fifth time. Both honors will remain valid for four years.
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The CALEA accreditation process is known to be thorough. It includes a self-assessment, on-site reviews by independent assessors, public feedback, structured interviews and a public hearing with a review of all documentation.
“These awards reaffirm the Roanoke Police Department’s commitment to professional excellence and accountability through international accreditation,” the police department said in a press release.