NCLEA – Accreditation Manager’s Resources
Welcome NCLEA Accreditation Managers! This page offers you resources to help you succeed in the NCLEA program…from getting started, to accreditation, and re-accredited.
Please remember AM training is required for all agencies before beginning NCLEA self-assessment.
Application/Enrollment Coordinator:
Angie Schrock – aschrock@ncdoj.gov – 336.686.0417
Work Hours: M-F – 8am – Noon
THE NCLEA ACCREDITATION PROCESS
Applying to NCLEA:
- Review the Standards Manual and Program Guide
- Determine if funding is needed to shore up any areas of concern
- Complete the online application for enrollment
- A potential facility review is set up by the NCLEA Program Manager
Accepted by NCLEA:
- Download the NCLEA OR NCPSCAP standards manual
- Request training for AM from the Application/Enrollment Coordinator
Self-Assessment (24 mths):
- Ensure Written Directives and Proofs of Compliance are prepared for every standard
- Set up a mock assessment (basically a practice review by colleagues – 6 months prior to on-site)
- Address any deficiencies noted by the Mock Assessors
- Notify the NCLEA Assessment Coordinator through the On-Site Request Form, that your agency is ready for its official on-site assessment at least 90 days prior to your desired assessment file review start date.
NCLEA Assessment:
- Consists of an off-site electronic file review
- And a site-based visit by trained assessors which involves:
- Interviews with staff and community
- Attending roll calls
- Ride-alongs
- Tours of facility
NCLEA Accreditation:
- Final report from Assessment Team goes to Program Manager for review
- Once approved, it is forwarded to the NCLEA Accreditation Committee
- NCLEA Accreditation Committee will discuss with CEO and AM
- NCLEA Accreditation Committee will make their recommendation to the appropriate Commission.
- The Commission has the final say on whether to award NCLEA Certification to the agency.
(*Re-Accreditation is a three year cycle with an annual report required in addition to yearly proofs. The re-accreditation process is automatic (no application needed) and begins on your initial awards date from your respective Commission.)
NCLEA ACCREDITATION RESOURCES:
NCPSCAP ACCREDITATION RESOURCES:
ESP CERTIFICATION RESOURCES:
- ESP Online Application Form
- Essential Standards Program (ESP) will be offered to small and rural agencies as a “gateway to accreditation.”
- This professional certificate program will introduce law enforcement agencies to the concepts of accreditation and is comprised of 20 standards deemed essential for law enforcement agencies to reduce risk and litigation.
- This certificate program is voluntary for law enforcement agencies in North Carolina, and there is no fee for participation.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO ACCREDITATION:
- NCLEA Standards Manual Crosswalk (manual includes standards reference and suggested proofs)
IF YOU ARE A CALEA AGENCY:
- NCLEA Advanced Crosswalk (color coded document)
- NCLEA LE1 Crosswalk (color coded document)
- NCLEA Standards Manual Crosswalk (manual includes standards reference and suggested proofs)
PREPARING FOR AN INITIAL ON-SITE:
(*Re-Accreditation is a three year cycle with an annual report required in addition to yearly proofs. The re-accreditation process is automatic (no application needed) and begins on your initial awards date from your respective Commission.)
ANNUAL REPORT: (after NCLEA accreditation)
- NCLEA Annual Report Form (used by agencies that have been NCLEA accredited)
RESOURCES: