Oswego, Ill. — The Oswego Police Department is making preparations for the CALEA accreditation assessment. The department has invited residents to share feedback.
During the week of August 4, the OSwego Police Department will complete the Commision on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) assessment. The CALEA program was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority. The CALEA Accreditation program awards seals that are reserved for public safety agencies that show compliance with CALEA standards. The CALEA program seals “Marks of Professional Excellence” that reflect a high standard for public safety agencies.
The established set of standards require comprehensive and uniform written directives that clearly define authority, performance and responsibilities. The agency must make reports and analyses to make fact-based and informed management decisions. Preparedness to address natural or man-made critical incidents is required. The agency must demonstrate community relationship-building and maintenance. It will undergo independent review by subject matter experts. Finally, the agency must show a continuous pursuit of excellence through annual reviews and other assessment measures. This list comes from the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal posted by the Oswego Police Department.
The Oswego Police have made a public comment portal for residents to share how the department is doing in following these standards. The department will review the feedback prior to the accreditation assessment.
