Public Comments Sought on Pennsylvania Capitol Police Services

Department Seeks Reaccreditation; Required Every Three Years

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the public is invited to comment on the ability of the Pennsylvania Capitol Police to provide quality services. The public comment period is part of the department's reaccreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA.

Members of the public or Capitol Police can call 717-787-9636 during the designated comment period to speak with members of CALEA's on-site reassessment team.  Comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the department's ability to comply with commission standards. Written comments on Capitol Police services can be mailed to CALEA, 13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville, Va. 20155.

The Pennsylvania Capitol Police Department received its initial accreditation in 2007, and was reaccredited in 2010.  CALEA will be conducting an on-site reassessment to determine whether the department will remain in compliance with the commission's standards regarding operations, policies and procedures, administration and support services.

Questions regarding the accreditation program can be directed to Rick Finicle, Capitol Police Accreditation Manager, at 717-787-9636 or CALEA at 703-352-4225.

Media contact: Troy Thompson, 717-787-3197

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of General Services

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