SE Valley Times

CHANDLER, Ariz. - The Chandler Police Department, led by Chief Bryan Chapman, is preparing for a virtual site-based assessment scheduled from November 1-9, 2024. This assessment is part of the process to achieve national accreditation through the Commission on Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®).

CALEA requires agencies to adhere to state-of-the-art standards in policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services. To maintain its accredited status, the Chandler Police Department must comply with 184 standards. Accreditation is granted for a four-year period during which the agency must submit annual reports verifying continued compliance with these standards. The department has been CALEA accredited since 1996.

Community members are invited to provide comments and feedback regarding the department’s compliance with accreditation standards, community engagement, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for reaccreditation. Comments can be submitted via this link: https://cimrs2.calea.org/651.

The intent of the accreditation process is to gather information that supports continuous improvement and fosters professional excellence within the agency.