The Commission for Accreditation on Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) has reaccredited the Office for Law Enforcment (OLE) in November of 2006 following an in-depth examination of the agency's administration and operations. Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolized professionalism, excellence, and competency. OLE is proud knowing that we represent the very best in law enforcement for our nation.
The OLE was the first Federal law enforcement agency to attain reaccreditation status in July of 2003, and is currently the only entirely Federal law enforcement agency that has been reaccredited.
CALEA developed the accreditation process to give law enforcement agencies an opportunity to voluntarily demonstrate their compliance with an established set of professional standards. The accreditation standards established by CALEA are designed to:
- Increase agency effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of law enforcement services
- Increase law enforcement capabilities to prevent and control crime
- Increase cooperation and coordination with other law enforcement agencies
- Increase citizen and employee confidence in the goals, objectives, policies, and practices of the agency
To maintain accredited status, OLE must remain in compliance with applicable standards and undergo on-site assessments by CALEA representatives every three years. OLE submits annual reports to the Commission attesting to continued compliance and takes steps to correct any matters of noncompliance.
