CALEA – Public Portal
CALEA Public Announcement
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is committed to transparency, accountability, and excellence in law enforcement. As part of this commitment, we are actively pursuing accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
What is CALEA?
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was established in 1979 as a credentialing authority for public safety agencies. CALEA’s mission is to improve the delivery of public safety services by maintaining a body of standards that strengthen agency policies, procedures, and accountability to the community.
Why Accreditation Matters
CALEA accreditation is considered the “gold standard” in public safety. It ensures that a law enforcement agency:
- Follows nationally recognized best practices.
- Maintains professional excellence in areas such as accountability, transparency, policy, and operations.
- Demonstrates its commitment to serving and protecting the community with integrity.
- Builds public confidence and trust through compliance with rigorous standards.
For the citizens of Henry County, this means your Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to upholding the highest standards in public safety.
Public Feedback
As part of the accreditation process, CALEA provides a Public Comment Portal that allows community members to share comments, commendations, and concerns regarding the HCSO.
This portal is designed to give you, the citizens, a direct voice in evaluating how well your Sheriff’s Office is meeting its professional responsibilities to the community.
Click here to access the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal.
We encourage all residents to visit the portal and provide feedback. Your comments play a vital role in ensuring that our agency continues to operate with professionalism, accountability, and in service to the community.
Please Note:
CALEA is not an investigatory body, and the Public Comment Portal should not be used to submit information regarding specific incidents requiring investigation. Submissions will receive only an acknowledgment response; however, all feedback will be reviewed and considered as it relates to compliance with CALEA standards and the principles of CALEA® Accreditation.
Community of Excellence
The HCSO values your input as we continue striving to meet the highest standards of law enforcement service. Together, through community feedback and CALEA’s oversight, we are building a safer, stronger Henry County.