CHP SEEKS REACCREDITATION
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking to renew its
accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
(CALEA), three years after becoming the largest accredited law enforcement agency in the
nation.
“The California Highway Patrol’s participation in the accreditation process represents its strong
commitment to accountability and professionalism in public service,” said California State
Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Kelly.
“As the nation’s largest state police agency we are proud to seek this accreditation as we
continue promoting a culture of transparency and accountability within this department,” said
CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “This accreditation process is another excellent opportunity for
the public to provide information about our operations as we continue striving to improve our
organization.”
Participation in the CALEA accreditation program is a voluntary process, yet a highly prized
recognition of public safety professional excellence. To maintain accreditation, agencies are
required to undergo a thorough assessment process every three years. Verification by an
assessment team from other states will ensure the CHP meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art
standards.
As part of its bid for reaccreditation, the CHP is scheduled for an on-site assessment the week of
August 12, 2013. During this time, a team of assessors from throughout the country will travel
to California to examine CHP policies, procedures, management, operations and support
services. In addition to seeking reaccreditation for the entire agency, the CHP will also be
seeking initial accreditation for its Academy in West Sacramento.
As part of the on-site assessment, agency personnel and members of the public are invited to
offer comments to the assessment team via telephone. A public call-in period will take place on
August 13, 2013 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Members of the public wishing to comment may call (916)
843-3186, during this time period.
