The UMBC Police Department will be assessed by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) February 12 through February 14, 2024. An assessor will examine all aspects of our policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services to verify our compliance with professional standards.

 

The assessment is part of the voluntary process required to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence. UMBC Police achieved initial accreditation in 2016 and reaccreditation in 2020.

  

As part of the assessment, and on an ongoing basis, university employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments related to the department's compliance with professional standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status.

 

Public comment can be given via the CALEA portal on the UMBC Police website or submitted directly. 

 

An overview of the CALEA process, including the titles of standards, is accessible for your review. Please direct questions related to the accreditation to the accreditation manager at sm@umbc.edu.