Public Comment Open For RI State Police Accreditation Process

RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island State Police have invited the public to participate in the public comment portion of the accreditation process.

Accreditation comes from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The CALEA program is a voluntary process which provides a mark of excellence for the agencies which pursue and receive the accreditation. The CALEA accreditation program provides public safety agencies with an opportunity to voluntarily meet an established set of professional standards, which require:

• Comprehensive and uniform written directives that clearly define authority, performance, and responsibilities
• Reports and analyses to make fact-based and informed management decisions
• Preparedness to address natural or man-made critical incidents
• Community relationship-building and maintenance
• Independent review by subject-matter experts
• Continuous pursuit of excellence through annual reviews and other assessment measures.

Comments about Rhode Island State Police can be provided here. All comments must address the agency's ability to comply with CALEA standards. A copy of the standards will be made available upon request by contacting Major Ronald Longolucco at [email protected]