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Commissioner Margolis Attending CALEA Conference

As a Commissioner, Dr. Margolis will be attending the July meeting of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in Hampton, VA from July 28 - August 2, 2009.  The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority for police departments, training academies and communication centers through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP);National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA); and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).  The purpose of CALEA’s Accreditation Programs is to improve the delivery of public safety services, primarily by: maintaining a body of standards, developed by public safety practitioners, covering a wide range of up-to-date public safety initiatives; establishing and administering an accreditation process; and recognizing professional excellence.  The CALEA Accreditation Process is a proven modern management model; once implemented, it presents the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on a continuing basis, with a blueprint that promotes the efficient use of resources and improves service delivery - regardless of the size, geographic location, or functional responsibilities of the agency. A Commission Board composed of 21 members governs CALEA. Generally, they reflect a representation from local, state/provincial and international law enforcement and public safety organizations, along with business, academia, the judiciary, and state/provincial and local government. The Commissioners are appointed by the four founding law enforcement organizations, and serve without compensation.