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University Police Accredited by Law Enforcement Association

Agency Recognized for Service, Planning and Technology

June 27, 2008 :: No. 286

Two uniformed police officers standing at a whiteboard discussing a campus safety exercise.

Police officers Carl Jones and John Bedell review strategy before a campus training exercise. Photo by Kelly Lacefield

Cal State Fullerton's University Police Department is receiving accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).

Formal presentation is set for this weekend during the association's annual conference in Hartford, Conn.

The association's accreditation runs concurrently with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA), which has accredited the University Police Department since 2001. Last year, CALEA named Cal State Fullerton a "Flagship Agency," characterizing it as an "extraordinary example of excellence in an accredited law enforcement agency."

During its latest CALEA accreditation, University Police Chief Judi King was commended on the implementation of an active shooter and evacuation plan, the department's relationship with other agencies, use of communications technology, emergency notification efforts and overall vision for the department.

Judi King

University Police Chief Judi King

IACLEA, in its review, noted that CSUF is in compliance with 93 percent of mandatory standards and cited the agency's directives on dealing with recovered and evidentiary property, procedures for timely warnings about reported crimes and maintenance of a daily crime log.

"I commend you and the California State University, Fullerton Police Department for demonstrating a commitment to the highest professional practices in campus public safety management, administration, operations and support services," wrote Raymond H. Thrower, IACLEA president, to Chief King. "Your example serves as an inspiration to all of us seeking to reach for the gold standard."

Earlier this year, the CSUF police department was awarded a $20,000 California State University trustees grant for the purchase of satellite equipment to bolster communications with other CSU campuses during an emergency.

Of University Police's 33 full-time employees, 22 are sworn police officers who have received training through accredited police academies. They operate with similar responsibilities and authority as officers in municipal and county law enforcement agencies.

Founded 50 years ago, IACLEAis an association that advances campus public safety for its more than 1,200 educational institution members and 2,000 individual members by providing educational resources, advocacy and professional development services.

The organization has been accepting applications for accreditation since 2006 and launched its joint accreditation program for CALEA-accredited agencies in 2007.

Media Contacts:
Judi King, University Police, 657-278-2900 or jking@fullerton.edu
Pamela McLaren, Public Affairs, 657-278-4852 or pmclaren@fullerton.edu