The Alexandria Police Department became a nationally accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 1986.  The accreditation process is an ongoing effort to ensure we continue to improve our performance, standards, and the services we provide to the community of the city of Alexandria.  

As part of the accreditation process, the Alexandria Police Department will host its on-site assessment by CALEA assessors from February 19 –23, 2024. The on-site inspection occurs every four years to validate Department adherence to CALEA standards. 

Community members can offer comments to CALEA through an online Public Comment Portal. The community can submit comments regarding the Department’s compliance with the CALEA standards, engagement in the community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The intent is to provide the Department with information to support continuous improvement and pursue professional excellence.  

To provide a comment, Alexandria residents can do so directly to CALEA, by using this link: https://cimrs2.calea.org/242.  

The Alexandria Police Department is committed to excellence by ensuring reaccreditation.