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Wyoming Police Department prepares for CALEA reaccreditation, invites public to submit comments

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The Wyoming Police Department is entering the final stage of its reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (Courtesy, WKTV)


By WKTV Staff

deborah@wktv.org


The Wyoming Police Department is entering the final stage of its reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

An assessor from CALEA will arrive on Monday, Oct. 27 to conduct an on-site review over a four-day period. This visit is the final step in a rigorous four-year accreditation cycle and includes a comprehensive examination of the department’s policies, procedures, management, operations and support services.

The gold standard

CALEA Accreditation is considered the gold standard in public safety professionalism. It provides independent verification that a law enforcement agency meets internationally recognized best practices in areas such as accountability, transparency and community partnership.

For the Wyoming community, accreditation ensures:

  • Enhanced public trust, by confirming that department practices are ethical,
    transparent, and consistent with national standards.
  • Improved service delivery, through policies that promote efficiency, fairness,
    and responsiveness to community needs.
  • Reduced risk and liability, by ensuring clear, accountable procedures for
    critical incidents and daily operations.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement, with each accreditation cycle
    driving new opportunities to strengthen public safety services.

The assessment process

(Courtesy Photo)

As part of the assessment process, the department invites members of the community to share feedback through the CALEA Public Comment Portal.

Community members are encouraged to share comments regarding the department’s compliance with CALEA standards, community engagement, quality of service and overall professionalism.

Comments may include commendations or concerns and can be submitted directly to CALEA through the Public Comment Portal. Feedback provided through the portal goes directly to CALEA and will be acknowledged upon receipt.

The purpose of this process is to gather valuable input that helps the Wyoming PD and CALEA continue to strengthen the standards of professional policing.

Contact WPD directly

Individuals who wish to share comments or questions directly with the Wyoming PD may also do so by calling 616-530-7300, visiting the department in person, or submitting an online message through the Police Department Contact Form on the City of Wyoming website.