CALEA® Standards for Public Safety Training Academies

Below is a comprehensive list of the titles of all 159 Standards that constitute the CALEA® Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program.

1. Credentialing

  • 1.1    Credentialing
    • 1.1.1    Credentialing Program Documentation
    • 1.1.2    Instructors Certification
    • 1.1.3    Timely Filing of Information
    • 1.1.4    Criminal History Records Check

2. Organization

  • 2.1    Organizational Structure
    • 2.1.1    Organizational Structure
    • 2.1.2    Organizational Chart
    • 2.1.3    Direct Authority, Component
    • 2.1.4    Supervisory Accountability
    • 2.1.5    Responsibility Commensurate with Authority
    • 2.1.6    Position Management System
  • 2.2    General Management and Administration
    • 2.2.1    Training Academy/Client Agency Relationship
    • 2.2.2    Risk Management Program
    • 2.2.3    Equipment Use Expectations
    • 2.2.4    Administrative Reporting Program
    • 2.2.5    Accreditation Maintenance
    • 2.2.6    Public Information Procedures
    • 2.2.7    Public Health Authority
  • 2.3    Organizational Integrity
    • 2.3.1    Complaint Investigation
    • 2.3.2    Complaint Notification Process
    • 2.3.3    Notification of Allegations/Rights
    • 2.3.4    Relieved from Duty
    • 2.3.5    Records, Maintenance and Security
    • 2.3.6    Administrative Review of Complaints

3. Direction and Authority

  • 3.1    Role, Value, and Authority
    • 3.1.1    Documents to Establish Academy
    • 3.1.2    CEO Authority and Responsibility
    • 3.1.3    Mission Statement
    • 3.1.4    Code/Cannon of Ethics
    • 3.1.5    Executive Protocol
    • 3.1.6    Written Directive System
    • 3.1.7    Dissemination and Storage
  • 3.2    Fiscal Management and Academy Property
    • 3.2.1    CEO Authority and Responsibility
    • 3.2.2    Budget Process and Responsibility Described
    • 3.2.3    Requisition and Purchasing Procedures
    • 3.2.4    Accounting System
    • 3.2.5    Revenue Fund/Accounts Maintenance
    • 3.2.6    Audit of Fiscal Activities
    • 3.2.7    Inventory and Control
    • 3.2.8    Property Issue Procedures
  • 3.3    Academy Performance Measurement
    • 3.3.1    Performance Measurement Program

4. Human Resources

  • 4.1    Classification and Delineation of Duties and Responsibilities
    • 4.1.1    Classification Plan
    • 4.1.2    Job Description Maintenance and Availability
  • 4.2    Compensation
    • 4.2.1    Salary Program
    • 4.2.2    Leave Program
    • 4.2.3    Benefits Program
    • 4.2.4    Employee Assistance Program
    • 4.2.5    Fitness for Duty Testing
    • 4.2.6    Outside Employment
  • 4.3    Collective Bargaining and Contract Management
    • 4.3.1    Academy Role in Collective Bargaining Process
    • 4.3.2    Ratification Responsibilities
  • 4.4    Performance Evaluation
    • 4.4.1    Performance Evaluation System
    • 4.4.2    Annual Evaluation
    • 4.4.3    Employee Discussion
    • 4.4.4    Unsatisfactory Performance
    • 4.4.5    Performance Evaluation Report
    • 4.4.6    Performance Evaluation Report Comments
    • 4.4.7    Evaluation of Probationary Academy Employees
    • 4.4.8    Recognizing/Rewarding Good Performance
    • 4.4.9    Early Intervention System
  • 4.5    Grievance Procedures
    • 4.5.1    Grievance Procedures
    • 4.5.2    Coordination/Control of Records
    • 4.5.3    Analysis of Grievances
  • 4.6    Disciplinary Procedures
    • 4.6.1    Code of Conduct
    • 4.6.2    Sexual/Unlawful Harassment
    • 4.6.3    Disciplinary System
    • 4.6.4    Role and Authority of Supervisors
    • 4.6.5    Appeal Procedures
    • 4.6.6    Dismissal Procedures
    • 4.6.7    Maintenance/Security of Records
  • 4.7    Professional Development
    • 4.7.1    Continued Training
    • 4.7.2    Specialized Training Assignments
    • 4.7.3    Attendance Requirements and Reimbursement Information
    • 4.7.4    Accreditation Process Information
    • 4.7.5    Accreditation Manager Training
  • 4.8    Contracted Services
    • 4.8.1    Written Agreement with Contract Personnel
    • 4.8.2    Written Agreement with Client Agencies

5. Recruitment, Selection, Employment, and Promotion

  • 5.1    Recruitment
    • 5.1.1    Recruitment Plan
    • 5.1.2    Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
    • 5.1.3    Job/Recruitment Announcements
    • 5.1.4    Maintaining Applicant Contact
  • 5.2    Selection
    • 5.2.1    Selection Process Described
    • 5.2.2    Applicant Information
    • 5.2.3    Notification of Ineligibility
    • 5.2.4    Disposition of Records
    • 5.2.5    Selection Material Security
    • 5.2.6    Background Investigation
    • 5.2.7    Background Information Retention
    • 5.2.8    Medical Examination
  • 5.3    Employment
    • 5.3.1    New Hire Information
    • 5.3.2    Probationary Period
  • 5.4    Promotion
    • 5.4.1    Academy Role in Promotion Process
    • 5.4.2    Promotion Process Described
    • 5.4.3    Job Relatedness
    • 5.4.4    Promotion Process Announcements
    • 5.4.5    Eligibility Lists
    • 5.4.6    Promotional Probation Period
    • 5.4.7    Job Related Training

6. Instructional Systems

  • 6.1    Instructional Systems
    • 6.1.1    Instructional System Described
  • 6.2    Training Analysis of Needs
    • 6.2.1    Task Analysis
    • 6.2.2    Needs Assessment
  • 6.3    Instructional Design
    • 6.3.1    Training Course Procedures
  • 6.4    Development of Content and Materials
    • 6.4.1    Training Course Lesson Plans
    • 6.4.2    Training Course Review Schedule
    • 6.4.3    Practical Exercises/Scenario Based Training
  • 6.5    Training Delivery
    • 6.5.1    Instructor Training Materials
    • 6.5.2    Regulation of Instructor Training Aids
    • 6.5.3    Pilot Test
    • 6.5.4    Adult Learning Techniques
  • 6.6    Training Evaluation
    • 6.6.1    Training Course Evaluations
    • 6.6.2    Measurement of Student Learning/Skill
    • 6.6.3    Measuring Changes
    • 6.6.4    Measuring Effectiveness
    • 6.6.5    Information Incorporation into Training Courses

7. Training Administration

  • 7.1    Administration
    • 7.1.1    Surveys
    • 7.1.2    Training Data Collection/Submission
    • 7.1.3    Training Course/Training Event Lists
    • 7.1.4    Access Policy
    • 7.1.5    Training Committee
    • 7.1.6    Dissemination of Information
    • 7.1.7    Copyright/Plagiarism
    • 7.1.8    Relationship with Accredited University/College
  • 7.2    Records
    • 7.2.1    Privacy and Security
    • 7.2.2    Training Course/Training Event Records
    • 7.2.3    Training Course Completion Documentation
    • 7.2.4    Records Retention Schedule
    • 7.2.5    Update Records of Academy Employees
    • 7.2.6    Unsuccessful Training Course/Event Completion Notification
  • 7.3    Computer Systems
    • 7.3.1    Software/Hardware Licensed
    • 7.3.2    Computer Viruses
    • 7.3.3    Manipulation of Files Policy
    • 7.3.4    Computer Use, Policy and Procedures
    • 7.3.5    Records Inspection and Security System
    • 7.3.6    Computer Backup Procedures
    • 7.3.7    Password Access
    • 7.3.8    Password Changes
    • 7.3.9    Electronic Data Storage
  • 7.4    Facilities and Equipment
    • 7.4.1    Security Concerns/Measures Policy
    • 7.4.2    Criminal Justice Information System/Database Access
    • 7.4.3    Needs Assessment
    • 7.4.4    High-Risk Training
    • 7.4.5    Learning Resource Center
    • 7.4.6    Distance/Distributed Educational Resource Access
    • 7.4.7    Equipment Plan

8. Instructors

  • 8.1    Instructors
    • 8.1.1    Instructor Criteria
    • 8.1.2    Procedures for Evaluating/Verifying Instructor Qualifications
    • 8.1.3    Instructor Training
    • 8.1.4    Instructional Guidelines
    • 8.1.5    Monitoring and Evaluation of Instructors
    • 8.1.6    Instructor Performance Evaluation Guidelines
    • 8.1.7    Instructor Certification/Status Training
    • 8.1.8    Instructor Responsibilities

9. Students

  • 9.1    Student Welfare
    • 9.1.1    Overnight Stay Information/Orientation
    • 9.1.2    Commuter Student Orientation
    • 9.1.3    Person Responsible for Student Welfare
    • 9.1.4    Student Training Information
    • 9.1.5    Adverse Weather Condition Policy
    • 9.1.6    Safety Officer
    • 9.1.7    Safety Officer Policies/Procedures
  • 9.2    Student Responsibility
    • 9.2.1    Student Code of Conduct
    • 9.2.2    Student Removal Procedures
Date published: August 17, 2017
Last updated: November 24, 2025

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