Accreditation
The law enforcement accreditation program is recognized as a means of maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Accreditation is awarded by an independent reviewing committee who conducts an on-site evaluation of the agency. Attaining accredited status demonstrates to the community that an agency is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional law enforcement service. The accreditation of an agency is awarded for a set period of time upon which the agency must apply for re-accreditation.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
First Year of Accreditation: 1996
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations:
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
- National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)
- Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
Florida Accreditation
First Year of Accreditation: 1997
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations:
The CFA was established by charter December 13, 1994 and incorporated on February 9, 1995. It is an independent, not-for-profit corporation designated as the accrediting body for Florida law enforcement and inspectors general accreditation. The Commission’s purpose is to establish a program for accreditation that can be achieved by all Florida law enforcement agencies and Inspectors general investigations offices. The Commission is comprised of 15 volunteer members:
- Five sheriffs appointed by the FSA
- Five police chiefs appointed by the FPCA
- Representative appointed by the State Law Enforcement Chiefs Association
- Mayor, city commissioner, city manager, or other representative appointed by the Florida League of Cities
- County commissioner appointed by the Florida Association of Counties
- Appellate or Circuit Court Judge appointed by the Florida Supreme Court
- Representative appointed by the Office of the Chief Inspector General
International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
First Year of Accreditation: 2007
IACLEA was created by 11 college and university security directors who met in November of 1958 at Arizona State University to discuss job challenges and mutual problems and to create a clearinghouse for information on issues that campus public safety directors across the country share. Today, IACLEA has more than 4,200 members representing 1,000+ institutions of higher education in 11 countries.
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
- National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)
- Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
Florida Telecommunications Accreditation
First Year of Accreditation: 2021
The University of Florida Police Department became the first university communications center in the state of Florida to receive the Florida Telecommunications Accreditation (FLA-TAC).
The accreditation process consisted of a thorough review of all files, policies, procedures and operations by the FLA-TAC accreditation assessors. Due to the leadership and diligence of the entire Communications Center, this accreditation achievement was obtained.
We want to thank our Police Communications Officers for their tireless work keeping UF safe and being the crucial communication line between our campus community and our law enforcement officers.
Additionally, the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) voted in favor of re-accreditation of the University of Florida Police Department on June 24, 2021. UFPD has held this accreditation through CFA since 1997.
Information about the FLA-TAC Commission Accreditation can be found at About FLA TAC – Florida Police Accreditation Coalition (fla-pac.org)