The Burr Ridge Police Department is seeking advanced accreditation that its policies and operations meet the highest standards of professional excellence, and as part of the process the public is invited to weigh in.
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will arrive March 9 to examine all aspects of the department’s policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services, according to police department officials.
As part of the onsite assessment, employees and community members are invited to share with the assessment team comments about the Burr Ridge police’s procedures by calling (630) 850-4066 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m March 10, officials explained.
A public information forum is scheduled for March 10 at 5 p.m. in the Burr Ridge Police station training room, at 7700 South County Line Road, to allow individuals to speak directly with the commission assessors.
Comments on the telephone and at the forum are limited to 10 minutes and must address the police department’s ability to comply with the commission’s standards. A copy of the standards is available for review at the Burr Ridge Police Department, according to officials.
Officials explained that people wishing to submit written comments about the Burr Ridge Police Department’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation may write to: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320, Gainesville, Virginia 20155. Comments also may be submitted by email to [email protected].
The Burr Ridge Police Department, which has been accredited since 2007, volunteered to undergo the assessment to gain continued advanced accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence, Burr Ridge police officials said.
Accreditation is for four years, during which time the police department will submit annual reports documenting continued compliance with standards.
Deputy Police Chief Marc Loftus said the accreditation process verifies whether the department is using the latest best policing practices, and requires an analysis of data, such as how often officers use force or the threat of force when responding to incidents.
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“It helps you discover areas that need attention and then come up with a plan to address them,” Loftus said.
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