Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

The Commission was created in 1979 as an independent accrediting authority by the four major law enforcement membership associations:

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
• National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

The primary purpose of the Commission is to improve law enforcement service by creating a national body of standards developed by law enforcement professionals. Furthermore, it recognizes professional achievements by establishing and administering an accreditation process through which a law enforcement agency can demonstrate that it meets those standards. CALEA derives its general authority from the four major law enforcement membership associations whose members represent approximately 80% of the law enforcement profession in the United States.

Members of the Commission are appointed by the Executive Directors of these four associations. A majority vote is required for each appointment. Commissioners are appointed to a term of three years.

The Commission is composed of 21 members:

• 11 members are selected from law enforcement
• 10 members are selected from the public and private sectors.

• Florida Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission

• "The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)". Retrieved January 8, 2025.

• CALEA - The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies