The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will conduct an on-site assessment of the Burleson Police Department from Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
The accreditation program requires agencies to comply with standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services. Burleson was the first police department in Texas to become accredited by the commission in 1987.
The voluntary accreditation program for law enforcement agencies was created through the joint efforts of four major law enforcement executive membership associations: the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum. The Burleson Police Department provides annual reports to the commission to ensure compliance with standards and to report any changes or challenges experienced during the year, including actions taken to resolve noncompliance.
CALEA maintains a public access portal that allows community members to submit comments and feedback regarding the Burleson Police Department. The portal provides an opportunity for comments, commendations, and other information related to the department’s quality of service or matters relevant to the accreditation process. The public can visit the CALEA homepage and click on the “Public Comment Portal” link.
The Burleson Police Department welcomes public input as part of its ongoing effort to improve standards and services provided to residents and visitors of Burleson.
For more information, contact the Burleson Police Department’s accreditation manager, Mike Alley, at 817-426-9979 or visit the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies website at www.calea.org.