CALEA®
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.
♦10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100 Fairfax, VA 22030-2255 ♦ 800-368-3757 ♦ FAX 703-591-2206 ♦
www.calea.org
TEAM LEADER INFORMATION & PROCESS MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST
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Accreditation Manager:
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Agency Type: Type of Assessment: CALEA Agency Size:
Law Enforcement Accreditation A
Communications Reaccreditation B
Training Academy Recognition C
RTA D
Program Manager:
Contact Numbers: Office: 800-368-3757 Ext. Alternate:
Email Address:
First contact with Agency Accreditation Manager: ,
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Assessment Team Information
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Pre-Assessment Checklist
Confirm off-site standards to be mailed with Accreditation Manager.
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Consult with Assessment Team concerning off-site review finding/issues.
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Consult with Accreditation Manager concerning return of off-site files and associated issues.
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Confirm travel arrangements with Accreditation Manager and Assessment Team.
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Consult with Program Manager concerning assessment and logistical issues.
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Consult with Accreditation Manager concerning special concerns or issues.
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Assessor Training and Orientation
Review agency structure and function.
Discuss known issues and concerns.
Discuss importance of agency and community involvement.
Remind assessors of team approach to review and decision-making.
Review on-site agenda and the importance of time management.
Must review and verify every standard.
Review critical standards requiring actions first. (ex./ pursuit analysis)
Document names and titles for reporting purposes.
Use provided forms. (ex./ chapter summaries and contact form)
Complete chapter summaries on each chapter and share during the assessment.
Emphasis on quality of service provided and the development of issues.
Review instructural assessment report for format and data collection needs.
Review expense reports.
Receipts required for hotel, parking, postage, taxis, baggage, etc.
No receipts necessary for per diem and tips.
Tips limited to $15 for entire assessment trip.
Pay all personal expenses on hotel bill. (movies, Internet access, room service)
Per Diem $44/day ($8 Breakfast, $12 Lunch, $24 Dinner)
Assessor critiques only needed if comments needed to CALEA.
Required Documentation from On-Site Assessment
Current organization chart Agency demographics table
Chapter worksheets Interview and contact forms
Public hearing forms Call-In session forms
List of ride-a-long activities Self-assessment logs
Collect information for tables in final report
List of noncompliance files
List of applied discretion files
List of files maintenance files
List of future issues files
Waiver documentation Related media articles
Public information plan Correspondence received
Mock assessment information CEO biography
Agency history History of community
Government organization Group photo (optional)
Important Activities Overview
Assessment team training and orientation
Assessment team and staff introductions
Agency tour / observable standards
Static display
CEO interview / future issues & opportunities
Call-in session
Public hearing
Community interviews and feedback / strengths and weaknesses
Collection of documentation
Assessor evaluations and review
Exit interview
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