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History of Accreditation
at the
Appleton Police Department

late 1980s

The Appleton Police Department began the process of becoming nationally accredited.

1992

CALEA awarded the Appleton Police Department with national accreditation recognition.

1998

The State of Wisconsin developed a state program for accreditation. Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) developed Standards of Compliance for agencies within the State, adopting many of CALEA's Standards. This same year, the APD sought and received accreditation in the State of Wisconsin.

Since 1998

WILEAG’s number of Standards of Compliance has tripled, to 221. The APD continues to maintain and prove to the Board of WILEAG that it complies with their Standards, as well.

April 2003

The Appleton Police Department was successful in reaffirming compliance with CALEA standards after a recent visit from CALEA Assessors.

July 12, 2003

Annual CALEA Conference in Detroit, Michigan, with a formal review and presentation of re-accreditation certification to the Appleton Police Department.

April 29 - May 2, 2006

Re-accreditation on-site at the Appleton Police Department, where CALEA Assessors spoke highly of policies & procedures.

July 29, 2006

The Appleton Police Department is recognized as a "Flagship Agency" at the annual CALEA Conference in Lexington, Kentucky (See News Release).