The Barrington Hills Police Department announced it has accepted its seventh accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The Department was initially accredited in March 2004.

Successful accreditation is a mark of law enforcement excellence. CALEA seeks to improve law enforcement service by maintaining a national body of standards developed by law enforcement professionals. It recognizes professional achievement by administering an accreditation process through which a law enforcement agency can demonstrate that it meets professionally recognized criteria for excellence in management and service delivery.

This is a great achievement for our Police Department.  It shows their outstanding dedication towards achieving excellence in serving our Village and its residents.

Village President Brian Cecola

The accreditation process is ongoing. Over the next four years, CALEA assessors will annually review the Police Department’s policies, procedures, and proofs of compliance to determine any recommendations for improvement.

Read the full notice here.