The Buffalo Grove Police Department is undergoing a process to renew its accreditation, with an assessment team on site from December 9 to 12. Police Chief Brian Budds emphasized the importance of this process in a statement.
"The reaccreditation process through CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) ensures that our agency is functioning at the highest standards of professionalism and transparency. We encourage community members to participate by providing valuable feedback as your input is imperative to maintaining trust and accountability in our delivery of law enforcement services," Budds said, according to a Buffalo Grove Police Department news release.
According to the release, the CALEA team is examining various aspects of the department, including policy, procedures, management, operations, and support services. The team will verify that the department meets CALEA's state-of-the-art standards.
The assessment process includes public input, inviting Buffalo Grove residents to provide feedback via the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. The public can comment on the department's compliance with CALEA standards and its overall candidacy for accredited status. For those unable to access the online portal, comments can be submitted via mail or email. The deadline for online comments is noon on Wednesday, December 11.
The release noted that the Buffalo Grove Police Department has been accredited since 1987 and recognized as a "meritorious agency" after achieving 15 years of accredited status. Agencies must submit annual reports and undergo remote checks during each four-year accreditation period to confirm compliance with 462 standards.
Budds said that this would mark their tenth reaccreditation. For further information, individuals can contact CALEA by mail, phone, or email.
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