Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley has received confirmation that the Clarksville Police Department has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA).
According to CALEA, the award is in recognition of CPD’s “commitment to professional excellence in policy and practice” and represents CPD’s “acceptance of an ongoing obligation” to continue to meet the highest standards in law enforcement.
“I am so proud of Chief Ansley and his team at CPD for all the work they have done to achieve this accreditation,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. “Most importantly, however, I am proud and grateful for the work they do every day for our citizens. When you look at the statistics for cities that compare with Clarksville, it’s very clear that our police department is one of the best in the country.”
The CALEA process is a multi-step application that requires a written submission as well as an interview with the Chief of Police. The application is reviewed by independent assessors and CALEA’s commissioners.
