2022 WCSO Annual Report - Report - Page 27
PURSUIT OF
EXCELLENCE
As an integral part of the Washington County
public safety system, we recognize our profound
responsibility to the diverse communities we are
honored to serve. We continually evaluate policies
and training and enforcing changes in law while
considering best practices, community experience,
and expectations. To maintain high standards, we
pursue community partnerships and accreditation
by national and Oregon-based organizations known
for establishing rigorous standards and introducing
valuable outside perspectives to law enforcement
agencies. These accreditations are not merely
achievement certificates to hang on the wall. They
remind and inform us of our continuing commitment
to be accountable to the highest service standards for
all Washington County community members.
CALEA
The Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is a national
organization that awards accreditation to public
safety organizations that comply with rigorous
national standards for increasing transparency and
public confidence. In 2022, WCSO was one of three
law enforcement agencies in Oregon that earned
CALEA’s national accreditation. Since 2004, CALEA
has recognized our commitment to upholding the
highest policing standards. CALEA has also honored
us with the Meritorious Award for more than 15 years
of continuous compliance.
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