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30-588: In 1992, MSHP became the 10th state law enforcement agency to receive accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). State laws pertaining to the Highway Patrol including its creation, powers, structure, mission and duties are specified in Chapter 43 of Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo). According to Chapter 43.025 RSMo: "The primary purpose of the highway patrol

60-565: A communications center, or the communications unit of a public safety agency, with a process to systemically review and internally assess its operations and procedures. Since the first CALEA Communication Accreditation Award was granted in 1999, the program has become the primary method for a communications agency to voluntarily demonstrate its commitment to excellence. The standards upon which the Public Safety Communications Accreditation Program

90-540: A criminal investigation division that investigates crimes statewide such as murder, robbery, burglary, rape and financial crimes. General Headquarters (GHQ) and the Law Enforcement Academy are located in Jefferson City, Missouri, the state capital. The state is divided into nine Troops, with Troop headquarters and communications centers located in the following cities: In addition, three of

120-779: A variety of vehicles, including but not limited to, the Dodge Charger, Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer) , Ford F-150 and 250 series, Chevrolet Tahoe PPV , and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2500 series. Both fully marked and semi-marked vehicles are used frequently. Colors include but not limited to: white, tan, blue, silver, black, gray, and maroon. Lethal Options: Less Lethal Options: 31 Troopers have been killed while on duty since 1931 with one Highway Patrol member dying in World War II. The members are as follows: The Missouri State Highway Patrol

150-495: Is "accountability with reasonable assistance." As the "eyes and ears" of the Commission, assessors must maintain objectivity and report on the agency's ability to comply with the requisite number of applicable standards. For every accreditation on-site assessment, one assessor is designated as the team leader. Team leaders must hold a senior level executive or management position in their agency. Team leaders are selected from

180-470: Is a credentialing authority (accreditation), based in the United States, whose primary mission is to accredit public safety agencies, namely law enforcement agencies, training academies, communications centers, and campus public safety agencies. The Commission was created in 1979 as an independent accrediting authority by the four major law enforcement membership associations: The primary purpose of

210-494: Is associated with gender diversity. A 2005 study aimed to assess whether involvement in the CALEA accreditation process positively impacts the representation of sworn women, including women of color, in large police agencies. Comparing 193 non-CALEA agencies with 201 CALEA agencies, the results indicate significant differences, suggesting that CALEA accreditation encourages the recruitment and promotion of women. A 2014 study evaluated

240-450: Is based reflect the current thinking and experience of public safety communications executives and accreditation experts. APCO International (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, Inc.), the leading communications membership association, was a partner in the development of CALEA's Standards for Public Safety Communications Agencies© and its Accreditation Program. This relationship continues today as APCO recognizes

270-419: Is designed for educational campus security agencies or departments that primarily employ non-sworn security officers and identify themselves as a "campus security force." Eligible campus security agencies are defined as those having legal authority to perform security and public safety related functions in an educational campus-based setting, or those providing security or public safety services whose eligibility

300-411: Is given to the governing body(s) and agencies that have concurrent CALEA accreditation for their law enforcement, public safety communications and public safety training agencies. CALEA Assessors are contractual employees who follow the policies and procedures of the Commission. CALEA Assessors must have the ability to evaluate public safety management policies, procedures, practices, and activities. It

330-813: Is headed by the Superintendent of the Highway Patrol, who is nominated by the Governor of Missouri and confirmed by the Missouri State Senate . The Superintendent of the Highway Patrol commands more than 1,356 troopers and 1,87 civilian support staff who help provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Missourian on behalf of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. ( CALEA )

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360-418: Is important for an assessor to have a firm understanding of modern public safety personnel, administrative, legal, and operational concepts and be able to interact, at a peer level, with the assessed agency CEO and command staff. While on assignment, CALEA Assessors must exemplify the highest levels of professionalism at all times and foster a non-adversarial climate. The CALEA Philosophy concerning assessments

390-399: Is presented to Chief Executive Officers who have commanded a CALEA Accredited agency for fifteen or more continuous years. The James V. Cotter Award is for Chief Executive Officers who have successfully brought three or more new agencies into CALEA Accredited status. CALEA Accredited Agencies are recognized for having been CALEA Accredited for 15 or more continuous years. The Tri-Arc Award

420-500: Is to enforce the traffic laws and promote safety upon the highways. In addition the Missouri State Highway Patrol has responsibility in criminal interdiction which involves the suppression of marijuana , cocaine , and narcotics on the state's roads and highways including the Missouri Interstate System . As near as practicable all personnel of the patrol shall be used for carrying out these purposes." The MSHP has

450-424: Is to promote superior public safety training services and recognize professional excellence. The program's standards are derived from the best practices of professional public safety training academies, and do not conflict with any organizations that are recognized training authorities. The standards prescribe "what" academies should be doing, but not "how" they should do it. That decision is left up to each academy and

480-659: Is verified by the Commission. The CALEA Accreditation Process is a proven modern management model; once implemented, it presents the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on a continuing basis, with a blueprint that promotes the efficient use of resources and improves service delivery - regardless of the size, geographic location, or functional responsibilities of the agency. The CALEA Campus Security Accreditation Program provides agencies an opportunity to voluntarily demonstrate that they meet an established set of professional standards which: Studies have found that CALEA

510-758: The CEO, on a continuing basis, with a blueprint that promotes the efficient use of resources and improves service delivery—regardless of the size, type, or geographic location of the academy. The standards upon which the Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program is based reflect the current thinking and experience of training academy practitioners and accreditation experts. CALEA's Standards for Public Safety Training Academies© and its Accreditation Program are seen as benchmarks for today's public safety training programs. The CALEA Campus Security Accreditation Program

540-410: The Chief Executive Officer. The program standards cover nine topic areas: (1) credentialing; (2) organization; (3) direction and authority; (4) human resources; (5) recruitment, selection, employment, and promotion; (6) instructional systems; (7) training administration; (8) instructors; and (9) students. The CALEA Accreditation Process is a proven modern management model; once implemented, it presents

570-424: The Commission as an indication of superlative performance within these accreditation programs. Additionally, these programs are open to all types of law enforcement agencies, on an international basis. And, these programs provide specific standards to support law enforcement agencies functioning in the college/university environment. They provide a process to systematically conduct an internal review and assessment of

600-479: The Commission is to improve law enforcement service by creating a national body of standards developed by law enforcement professionals. Furthermore, it recognizes professional achievements by establishing and administering an accreditation process through which a law enforcement agency can demonstrate that it meets those standards. CALEA derives its general authority from the four major law enforcement membership associations whose members represent approximately 80% of

630-631: The Troops maintain service centers: The Missouri State Highway Patrol is one of only five State Patrol forces that do not wear a badge on their uniform shirts. The Missouri State Highway Patrol uses a paramilitary rank structure and has the following ranks: State Trooper (Recruit) is the initial rank of oncoming Missouri State Highway Patrol, held while undergoing training at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy. The MSHP utilizes

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660-472: The achievements of CALEA Accredited Public Safety Communications agencies and supports accreditation. CALEA Accreditation requires the communications center or unit to develop a comprehensive, well thought out uniform set of written directives. This is one of the most successful methods for reaching administrative and operational goals, while also providing direction to personnel. The Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program began in 2002. Its purpose

690-436: The agencies it serves. CALEA Assessors must have: Local assistance and in-house support with CALEA Accreditation Programs are provided by a network of organizations called Police Accreditation Coalitions, or PAC for short. PACs are formed on a local (state) or regional (multi-state) basis and made up of experienced Accreditation Managers. New accreditation managers can join their local PAC for training, guidance, and support at

720-510: The agencies’ policies and procedures, and make adjustments wherever necessary to meet a body of internationally accepted standards. Since the first CALEA Accreditation Award was granted in 1984, the program has become the primary method for an agency to voluntarily demonstrate their commitment to excellence in law enforcement. The standards upon which the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is based reflect

750-411: The assessor pool based on their performance, the recommendations of their past team leaders and assessed agencies, and a CALEA Staff review. Team leader certification requires additional CALEA training, as well as maintaining an active assessor certificate. Re-certification is required every three years for assessor and team leader. CALEA maintains a pool of assessors that represents the demographics of

780-466: The current thinking and experience of law enforcement practitioners and researchers. Major law enforcement associations, leading educational and training institutions, governmental agencies, as well as law enforcement executives internationally, acknowledge CALEA's Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies© and its Accreditation Programs as benchmarks for professional law enforcement agencies. The CALEA Public Safety Communications Accreditation Program provides

810-489: The effects of various factors on women's representation in law enforcement across over 4,000 agencies. Results showed that higher female officer representation is associated with agencies that are CALEA-accredited. A 2023 study found that CALEA police accreditation improves organizational learning by developing knowledge brokers, establishing communities of practice, supporting knowledge repositories and managers, and increasing transparency. Significant, positive associations with

840-492: The law enforcement profession in the United States. Members to the Commission are appointed by the Executive Directors of these four associations. A majority vote is required for each appointment. Commissioners are appointed to a term of three years. The Commission is composed of 21 members: The Law Enforcement Accreditation Program was the first credentialing program established by CALEA after its founding. It

870-461: The use of crime analysis and the use of resident surveys to prioritize crime/disorder problems have also been found. Research has also found that approximately two-thirds of the U.S. adult population supports having their local police department earn accreditation as long as their local police department supports it, and adopting CALEA does not require a tax increase. CALEA offers several awards of recognition and achievement. The Egon Bittner Award

900-468: Was originally developed to address what was seen as a need to enhance law enforcement as a profession and to improve law enforcement service delivery. That mission continues today through a tiered law enforcement accreditation program. Participating agencies may enroll in either CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation or CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation, without regard to agency size. Agencies may apply for and be awarded Accreditation with Excellence by

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