Public Comment Sought on Pennsylvania State Police Services

Department Seeks Re-accreditation from Leading National Nonprofit Organization

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing effort to ensure that it provides the highest level of police service to the public, the Pennsylvania State Police is seeking reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

"The department received initial accreditation in 1993 and has been reaccredited five times since then," State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said today.  "The commission will be conducting an on-site reassessment to determine whether we remain in compliance with CALEA standards regarding operations, policies and procedures, administration and support services."

As part of the reaccreditation process, a toll-free telephone line has been established for the general public and state police personnel to provide comments on state police services.

Individuals can call 1-877-907-0477 on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 from 1 to 5 p.m. to speak with members of the commission's on-site reassessment team. Comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address state police's ability to comply with commission standards.

Written comments on state police services can be mailed to CALEA, 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, Va. 20155.

Persons with questions regarding the accreditation program can contact Regina M. O'Hara, state police accreditation manager, at 717-772-4893, or CALEA at 703-352-4225.

CALEA is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization created in 1979 through the joint efforts of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Sheriffs' Association and Police Executive Research Forum. Its accreditation programs are designed to improve the delivery of public safety services and recognize professional excellence.

More information about CALEA is available at www.calea.org.

For more information, visit www.psp.state.pa.us or call 717-783-5556.

Media contact: Tpr. Adam Reed or Maria Finn, 717-783-5556

SOURCE Pennsylvania State Police

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