PRINCE FREDERICK, MD — A site-based assessor from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), is currently reviewing all aspects of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Sheriff Ricky Cox announced today.
As part of the assessment process, both agency personnel and community members are invited to provide comments regarding the CCSO’s performance. Comments may be submitted online through the CALEA Public Access Portal at https://cimrs2.calea.org/.
“Accreditation reflects our commitment to excellence and accountability,” Sheriff Cox said. “We welcome feedback from our community as it helps us improve the services we provide to the citizens of Calvert County.”
For those unable to access the online portal, written comments may be sent directly to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155, or via email at calea@calea.org.
A copy of the accreditation standards is available by contacting Christopher Parsons, Accreditation Manager, at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-1600, ext. 2580.
The CCSO must comply with 183 standards to achieve accredited status. Accreditation is valid for four years, during which the agency must submit status reports and participate in annual remote assessments to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the standards.
For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., please contact the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, VA 20155, call 703-352-4225, or email calea@calea.org.
