The Fishers Police Department announced Wednesday that it has received a sixth consecutive accreditation award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  The department also says it has received the Meritorious Award for being an accredited agency for more than 15 continuous years.

Meritorious agencies receive an enhanced Certificate of Meritorious Accreditation, displaying a blue “Meritorious” ribbon and an inscription proclaiming their 15 or more years of accredited status.

Being accredited by CALEA consists of a four-year process measuring adherence to strict international guidelines of policing and organizational practices.  At the end of the fourth year, CALEA assessors visit the agency to review day-to-day operations of policies and procedures. After confirming compliance, observations of agency activities, and interviews, the Commission voted unanimously to award the Fishers its 6th award.

CALEA was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of the following law enforcement’s major executive associations: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), and Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).