These voluntary processes require the Colleyville Police Department to conduct a critical self-review of the agency's policies, procedures, facilities, and operations. After obtaining and maintaining Recognized Law Enforcement Agency status in 2015, the Colleyville Police Department entered self-assessment with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®) in 2018. During the self-assessment period, the agency prepared proofs of compliance for each of the Tier 1 standards. Upon completion of the internal review, an outside audit and review was conducted by trained assessors from across the United States. The result of this review was then sent to the CALEA commission, and we were formally awarded Accredited Status with CALEA on November 22, 2021.

We are one of the few municipal cities to boast Dual Accredited Status! 

Each year, the Colleyville Police Department submits paperwork confirming our commitment to the recognition and accreditation programs, and every 4 years an in-depth re-assessment or re-recognition takes place. These annual reports and audits ensure we continue to meet the highest State and National standards as promulgated by the Texas Police Chief's Association (TPCA) and CALEA.

Both national and state accreditation processes are managed by our Accreditation Coordinator.

National Law Enforcement Accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement's major executive associations:

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
• National Sheriff's Association (NSA)
• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

The CALEA Accreditation programs provide 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 decision
• 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 measure

The Colleyville Police Department received the award of "Accredited Law Enforcement Agency" from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies on November 22, 2021.

CALEA Public Comment Portal

The CALEA reaccreditation efforts are an ongoing process. CALEA maintains an access portal that allows for comment and feedback with regard to candidate agencies seeking initial accreditation or reaccreditation status.

The access portal for the Colleyville Police Department may be found at https://cimrs2.calea.org/1031

The purpose of the public portal is to receive comments regarding an agency's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide the participating agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.

IMPORTANT: CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgment of submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.

Established in 2006, the Texas Police Chiefs Association Best Practices Accreditation Program evaluates a Police Department's compliance with over 170 best business practices for Texas Law Enforcement. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual's rights. While similar in nature to the national accreditation program, the Best Practices Accreditation Program is designed specifically for Texas Law Enforcement. The Texas Legislature demands a great deal of professional law enforcement in Texas and the Best Practices were specifically designed to aid Texas agencies in meeting those demands and providing the best quality of service to the people of our State. These Best Practices cover all aspects of law enforcement operations including use of force, protection of citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property and evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations.

On August 17, 2015, the Colleyville Police Department received its initial award of "Accredited Law Enforcement Agency" from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Best Practices Accreditation Program. The Colleyville Police Department achieved reaccreditation on September 9, 2019 and again, most recently on October 17, 2023. The department will be reevaluated every four (4) years.