CALEA
The Lafayette Parish Communication District is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The District received its initial accreditation in 2009 and was re-accredited in 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2023. Currently the District is one of only three 911 centers accredited by CALEA in the State of Louisiana.
CALEA has developed a set of internationally recognized standards for public safety agencies. The accreditation process confirms that an agency has a commitment to professional excellence and high-quality service delivery to the community through comprehensive policies, procedures, and training that are regularly reviewed and assessed by CALEA’s independent experts; essentially signifying that the agency operates at a high level of accountability and best practices within the public safety field.
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Public Comment Portal
The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding Lafayette Parish Communication District’s compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards, engagement in the service community and delivery of public safety services. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.