Standards Manual
How many chapters are in the standards manual?
7
True or False: We were the first accredited Communications Center in Virginia.
True
What can be used as a proof of compliance?
Emails, memos, reports, awards, schedules, organizational charts, etc.
Who is our department's Accreditation Manager?
Sarah Sims
What does (M M M) mean?
Mandatory
How many commissioners govern CALEA?
21
Approximately how many proofs of compliance are needed for the web-based / site-based assessments?
Over 500!
Who is in charge of policy and ensuring written directives are up-to-date?
Sarah Sims
What does (O O O) mean?
Other than Mandatory (Need to complete 80% of these)
What makes us a Tri-Arc Agency?
Prince William's Communications Center, Law Enforcement, and Law Enforcement Academy are accredited.
How many years does each assessment last?
Four
Who is our communication center's accreditation program through?
CALEA
How many standards are there?
208
What is the purpose of the Communications Accreditation program?
To promote superior public safety communications services and to recognize professional excellence.
How often do we have a CALEA staff member look over our proofs of compliance?
Every year!
Who can assist in providing proofs of compliance?
Anyone in the department!