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Elk Grove Village Police Department Earns Approval From Nation's Leading Accreditation Commission

Following a rigorous assessment by the nation's leading law enforcement accreditation agency, the Elk Grove Village Police Department's accreditation has been renewed, signifying that the Department delivers on its public safety mission at a standard that only 5 percent of national law enforcement agencies are able to achieve.

"This accreditation shows that the Elk Grove Village Police Department continues to be at the forefront of modern policing" said Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson. "Our Police Department does a phenomenal job keeping Elk Grove Village safe because they are always working to improve how they operate and evolve to meet new public safety challenges."

The Elk Grove Village Police Department first achieved accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 1993 and has been re-accredited nine times. CALEA accreditation places the Elk Grove Village Police Department in elite company. Just five percent of law enforcement agencies in the United States have received CALEA accreditation. The Elk Grove Village Police Department has also received CALEA's Advanced Meritorious Award, in honor of the Department's longstanding commitment to professional excellence through accreditation.

"We're proud to be reaccredited because it demonstrates our commitment to constant improvement in the way we keep our community and our officers safe," said Elk Grove Village Police Chief Chuck Walsh. "When we earn accreditation, our community is the beneficiary because it means that we are delivering critical public safety services using modern, best practices."

CALEA Accreditation is a continuous process that runs in four-year cycles. As part of the re-accreditation process, the Elk Grove Village Police Department undergoes a full assessment of all policies and practices for the first three years of the cycle. In the fourth year, an assessment team conducts an onsite evaluation to ensure the agency is complying with over 460 internationally recognized CALEA standards that guide professional excellence and provide best practices related to life, health, and safety procedures.

The accreditation process provides the framework for addressing high risk issues in a contemporary environment, and ensures officers are prepared to meet community service expectations and manage critical events. Accreditation status is only granted after intensive review of every aspect of the Police Department.

Elk Grove Village Police Chief Chuck Walsh, Deputy Chief Michael Gaspari, and Commander Michael Garrison attended the CALEA hearing virtually on November 12, 2020 to receive the Meritorious Award for Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation following a complete assessment of the Department's policies that are measured by 460 internationally recognized standards.

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