Omaha Police Department Receives National Accreditation

(August 7, 2024)

The Omaha Police Department has been awarded law enforcement accreditation for the eighth time by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation will be in effect for four years.

The process of CALEA accreditation begins with a rigorous self-assessment, requiring a review of policies, practices, and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. This is followed with an assessment by independent assessors with significant public safety experience. Additionally, public feedback is received to promote community trust and engagement. Structured interviews are conducted with select agency personnel and others with knowledge to assess the agency's effectiveness and overall service delivery capacities. The decision to accredit is rendered by a governing body of 21 commissioners following a public hearing and review of all reporting documentation.

CALEA Accreditation is a continuous process and serves as the foundation for a successful, well managed, transparent, community-focused public safety agency. To this end, an agency must maintain its accredited status by remaining in compliance with CALEA standards at all times.

The Omaha Police Department has demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence through accreditation. CALEA Accreditation is the mark of professional excellence, and CALEA