In 1988, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) became just the third state law enforcement agency to receive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
In order to receive law enforcement accreditation from CALEA, police agencies must comply with 459 standards that detail every major aspect of law enforcement, including: Traffic operations, crime analysis, performance evaluation, recruitment, evidence collection, strategic planning, public information, communications, and active threats. These standards are designed to make an agency more efficient, accountable, and responsive to the needs of citizens.
If you have a comment, commendation, or other information regarding the agency’s quality of service or other information relevant to the CALEA accreditation process, click here.
Comments must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA’s standards. For Information about the standards, please go to the following links:
• Law Enforcement: https://www.calea.org/node/11406
• Public Safety Communications: https://www.calea.org/standards-titles
• Training: https://www.calea.org/node/11406
For further information on the Accreditation Process at (360) 596-4000 or SPAsubmissions@wsp.wa.gov.