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08/04/2023 04:50 PMPress Release from the Branford Police Department
On behalf of Chief Jonathan Mulhern and the men and women of the Branford Police, we are proud to formally announce that the Branford Police Department has been awarded national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
The process of CALEA Accreditation begins with a rigorous self-assessment, requiring a review of policies, practices, and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. This is followed with an assessment by independent assessors with significant public safety experience. Additionally, public feedback is received to promote community trust and engagement. Structured interviews are conducted with select agency personnel and others with knowledge to assess the agency’s effectiveness and overall service delivery capacities. The decision to accredit is rendered by a governing body of 21 Commissioners following a public hearing and review of all reporting documentation.
Last week, Accreditation Manager, Lieutenant Corrianne Carangelo, represented the agency at the CALEA Conference in Oklahoma City. Through an interview with CALEA Commissioners, she presented this agency’s hard work, continued compliance, and successes over the past three years. On July 29, the Commission voted in favor of awarding the agency official accreditation.
As part of this voluntary accreditation process, the Branford Police Department has remained committed to operating at the highest level of law enforcement standards. We will continue to ensure accountability within the agency, improve the delivery of public safety services, enhance crime prevention, formalize essential management procedures, establish fair and nondiscriminatory personnel practices, and increase community confidence in the agency.
Currently, only 31 departments in the State of Connecticut are CALEA Accredited. We are very proud of this accomplishment and are committed to continuing national accreditation and providing the best service to our great community.