CALEA began in 1979 to improve the delivery of law enforcement services by offering a body of standards, developed by law enforcement practitioners, covering a wide range of up-to-date law enforcement standards as an attempt to raise professionalism in law enforcement. The accreditation program is a voluntary program administered by CALEA. The Huntersville Police Department decided to officially take part in the program beginning in July 2006. 

A team of two assessors from the CALEA examined all aspects of the HPD policy and procedures, management, operations and support services. “The CALEA Accreditation process has provided the Department with a blueprint to continuously improve our delivery of police services, as well as the effective and efficient use of resources entrusted in the department,” says HPD Chief Phillip Potter.

To maintain accredited status, the HPD must continue to comply with all applicable standards. At the conclusion of a three-year period, the commission offers the agency an opportunity to repeat the process and to continue accredited status in the future through another on-site assessment.

For more information about CALEA, visit www.calea.org