ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Chief of Police with a Request to APPROVE the Enrollment for Accreditation Services Through the COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, INC. (CALEA), in the Amount of $16,125.00.
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BACKGROUND: The Peoria Police Department governs its delivery of police services to the citizens of the City of Peoria though written General Orders, which address issues of the department’s organization, administration, personnel, operations, and technical services. The General Orders consist of mission, policy, rules, and procedural language approved by the Chief of Police.
CALEA is an internationally recognized credentialing authority whose mission is to improve the delivery of public safety service by maintaining a body of standards, formulizing essential management procedures, improve service delivery, strengthen interagency cooperation and coordination, and increase community and staff confidence in a police agency.
Once the Peoria Police Department implements the CALEA accreditation program, the police department will be required to vet, modify, and/or develop the uniformed set of directives and maintain “proofs” (compliance documentation) and prepare for a rigorous on-site assessment conducted by CALEA-trained assessors, which usually occurs within the 3rd year of enrollment. After the police department satisfies the compliance requirements, CALEA will award a 3 year accreditation. CALEA reaccreditation occurs every 4th year thereafter with the same standards and “proof” requirements.
By entering into this contract with CALEA, the Peoria Police Department will benefit from this commitment to gain greater accountability within the agency, reduce risk and liability exposure, acquire a stronger defense against civil lawsuits, garner stronger support from government officials, and increased community advocacy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The initial enrollment amount of $16,125.00 funding for this project will be drawn from Budget account number 10121335613099. This amount includes all fees for the three year enrollment period.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: CALEA accreditation is evidence of the Peoria Police Department’s commitment to community-based policing and its commitment to excellence in its delivery of police services to the citizens of the City of Peoria.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: The Peoria Police Department will improve its position against civil lawsuits, gain greater department accountability, improve its community reputation, and improve the formulized delivery of police services.
IMPACT IF DENIED: The Peoria Police Department will continue to deliver exemplary service to the Peoria community.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Police