News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, September 5th, 2014 WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE RE-ACCREDITED BY CALEA   The Winnipeg Police Service is proud to announce today that it has successfully completed the process of re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA).   The Winnipeg Police Service launched its pursuit of best practices in law enforcement in1989 by enrolling in the CALEA program.  The Winnipeg Police Service then undertook a three-year self-assessment period to bring policy, procedures and practices up to international standards for law enforcement agencies.  In 1992, the Winnipeg Police Service demonstrated compliance with CALEA Standards and was awarded CALEA Accreditation by the Commission.   The Winnipeg Police Service has consistently been re-accredited during each re-accreditation period in 1997, 2002, 2005, 2008 and 2011.  To successfully comply with and achieve accreditation status, the Winnipeg Police Service is required to submit an annual accreditation report to CALEA, and once every three years is subject to an in-depth, on-site assessment by representatives of CALEA.   The assessment consists of a formal review of policies and procedures, including documented proofs of compliance.  On-site assessors conduct further internal reviews, as well as interview and meet with members of the public, various community groups and organizations.  They also observe members of the assessed agency in their daily duties.   The assessment team then submits a report of their assessment to the CALEA Board of Commissioners, and a formal hearing is held to determine if the assessed agency has satisfactorily met all the required standards.  The formal hearing in the most recent re-accreditation process for the Winnipeg Police Service took place in Schaumburg, Illinois in July, 2014.   For major police agencies such as the Winnipeg Police Service, there are approximately 460 standards. These standards address law enforcement roles, responsibilities and relationships; organization, management and administration; personnel structure and process; law enforcement operations and support; traffic operations; detainee and court related activities; communications; records; evidence and property; and evidence control.   The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to the accreditation process.  We believe that adoption of, and adherence to best practices ensures and demonstrates that the Winnipeg Police Service is focused on continuous improvement to meet, and in many cases exceed standards.   The public release of the assessors' report today builds on the Winnipeg Police Service's dedication to professionalism, accountability, and transparency.  The complete report will be posted on our website at: www.winnipeg.ca/police.   The public will note that in a few instances on the posted copy of the report information is redacted.  This has been done to protect sensitive and confidential information related to some police operations, and to protect third party privacy interests.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to take this opportunity to thank all government and community stakeholders, and members of the public who participated in the assessment process during March, 2014.   More information on CALEA can be obtained by visiting their website at: www.calea.org   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.