Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
CALEA is an accreditation body that provides accreditation standards to law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Barbados. CALEA sets standards and evaluates public safety agencies in North America to ensure those agencies are the "Gold Standard" in public safety. Altoona Police were awarded with Law Enforcement Accreditation November 16, 2024.
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG)
WILEAG provides accreditation standards to Wisconsin Law Enforcement agencies. WILEAG standards are often based on Wisconsin State Statutes. Our agency is accredited with the core verification program as of April 15, 2024. We are continuing to work to achieve full accreditation and will be assessed in May 2025.
Benefits of Accreditation
Staunch Support from Government Officials
Staunch Support from Government Officials
Staunch Support from Government Officials
Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency’s commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery. Thus, government officials are more confident in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and meet community needs.
Increased Community Advocacy
Staunch Support from Government Officials
Staunch Support from Government Officials
Accreditation embodies the precepts of community-oriented policing. It creates a forum in which law enforcement agencies and citizens work together to prevent and control challenges confronting law enforcement and provides clear direction about community expectations.
Greater Accountability within the Agency
Staunch Support from Government Officials
Greater Accountability within the Agency
CALEA standards give the CEO a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision-making and resource allocation.
Provide Feedback
This link allows for members of the public to provide feedback to our accreditation body about our agencies compliance with their standards. If you would like to provide feedback directly to CALEA staff, this link is always available for you to do so.