Delaware Capitol Police will undergo evaluation by national accreditation assessors on March 30, 2026. The review examines all department operations as part of achieving CALEA accreditation, a prestigious national standard for law enforcement excellence.

Delaware Capitol Police will welcome a team of evaluators from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) on March 30, 2026, according to an announcement made today by Chief William R. Thompson.
The assessment team will examine every facet of the department’s policies, procedures, management practices, daily operations, and support systems as part of the accreditation process.
This evaluation represents a voluntary effort by the Capitol Police to earn CALEA® accreditation, which stands as a nationally respected standard of excellence in public safety. To achieve this recognition, law enforcement agencies must demonstrate compliance with 193 strict and detailed standards that cover all aspects of police operations.
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