City Of Chesapeake Mayor - Dr. Richard W. "Rick" West | City Of Chesapeake website
City Of Chesapeake Mayor - Dr. Richard W. "Rick" West | City Of Chesapeake website
The Chesapeake Police Department has been engaged in the CALEA accreditation process since 2011, achieving its initial accreditation in 2014. This status has been maintained through regular reviews and assessments by CALEA, an organization that sets professional standards for public safety agencies.
The CALEA Accreditation program allows agencies to voluntarily demonstrate adherence to these standards, which are based on industry best practices and approved by a board of commissioners. Further details on these standards can be found on the CALEA website.
Public comments regarding the department's compliance with CALEA standards can be submitted through the Accreditation Public Comment Portal. According to CALEA, "The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns."
It is important to note that CALEA is not an investigatory body; therefore, submissions via the portal will only receive acknowledgments without further responses. However, all input will be evaluated for its relevance to compliance with accreditation standards.
For those interested in providing feedback, comments can be submitted through the designated link: CALEA Public Comment Portal.
Chesapeake residents can contact their local police department at:
City of Chesapeake
306 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: 757-382-2489
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