Update:
Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, public comment opportunity for
CALEA re-accreditation scheduled for this evening has been postponed.
We
encourage citizens to still send emails or letters with their comments to:
Commissions on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
(CALEA) Regional Program Manager at 13575 Heathcote Blvd, Ste 320; Gainesville,
VA 20155 or email at calea@calea.org.
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March 2, 2020
WHAT:
Public Comment Opportunity during CALEA Visit
WHEN: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020
WHERE: RPD Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Richmond Police
Department’s international accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA), a meeting will be held to gather input
and comments from the general public. The media and members of the community
are encouraged to attend.
The CALEA assessors will examine all
aspects of RPD’s policy and procedures, management, patrol and support
services. Input from agency employees and community members at the public
meeting is encouraged.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to provide comments you may
call (804) 646-3933 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 to
speak to an the assessment team. You may also provide written comments to the
CALEA Regional Program Manager, 13757 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 320, Gainesville,
VA 20155 or email at calea@calea.org.
Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to
participate in the public meeting may call (804) 646-3113. 48-hour notice is
requested so that the proper arrangements may be made.
