A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive August 19, 2024, to examine all aspects of the Hendersonville Police Department’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Blair Myhand announced today.
“Verification by the team that Hendersonville Police Department meets CALEA’s industry leading standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation,” said Hendersonville Police Chief Blair Myhand. “This is a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence.”
As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments about the department at https://cimrs2.calea.org/1148.
Persons wishing to offer written comments about the Hendersonville Police Departments’ ability to meet the standards for accreditation are encouraged to write to: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA®), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155.
The Hendersonville Police Department must comply with 177 standards to gain accredited status, Chief Bliar Myhand said. “Reaching this milestone indicates to you that the Hendersonville Police Department does and will always adhere to the highest standards in law enforcement. It says that your local police department is professional, ethical, and well-trained” said Myhand.
Accreditation is for four years, during which the agency must report proofs of compliance and participate in annual web-based assessments attesting continued adherence with those 177 standards under which the agency was initially accredited.
For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. please write the Commission at 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, Virginia 20155; or call (703) 352-4225 or email
