The Slidell Police Department is a nationally accredited department since 1995 that adheres to the highest standards of accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  The CALEA organization was established in 1979 to ensure professional business practices within the law enforcement community. The founders of CALEA were:

 

The International Association of Chief of Police (IACP)

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)

The National Sheriff’s Association (NSA)

The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)

 

The Professional Standards Office is responsible and committed to accomplishing the task of providing the proofs of compliance to meet 465 Standards set by CALEA. The Professional Standard Office also maintains all Standard Operating Procedures and forms utilized by the department.

 

Through the dedication of all personnel in the Slidell Police Department, the department remains highly professional. The Slidell Police Department as a Public Safety Organization continues to work toward earning the respect of the community that we serve and will continue to strive in making a difference to ensure Slidell, Louisiana is a place to not only conduct business but, a safe place to raise a family.