CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accredits agencies who commit to meeting national law enforcement standards. CALEA’s Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies© and its Accreditation Programs has become the primary method for an agency to voluntarily demonstrate their commitment to excellence in law enforcement. The Kansas Highway Patrol received initial Law Enforcement Accreditation on July 28, 2018. The agency will be assessed annually and seek re-accreditation in July of 2022.
In addition to Law Enforcement Accreditation, the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy achieved Training Academy Accreditation in July of 2020 and the Kansas Highway Patrol Communications Centers achieved Communications Accreditation in March of 2021. The Kansas Highway Patrol is one of only four state-level agencies in the nation to receive this recognition.
Accreditation Public Comment Portal
The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.
