COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) was recently awarded its third consecutive accreditation award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA)
Accreditation is an ongoing four-year process during which the police department must adhere to strict international guidelines of policing and organizational practices. Administered by CALEA, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.
After confirming standard compliance through file review, observations of agency activities, and interviews, the Commission voted unanimously to award the CPD for the third straight time.
“CALEA’s recent re-accreditation of Columbus Police Department confirms that our city is served by well-managed and professional law enforcement,” said Mayor Jim Lienhoop. “I extend to Chief Mike Richardson and his team my sincere thanks and appreciation for their contributions to our safety.”