To be accredited, a law enforcement agency must demonstrate compliance with hundreds of standards on an annual basis. The agency then undergoes a site-based assessment every four years. During this on-site assessment, the assessor conducts interviews with personnel and other municipal stakeholders and observes first-hand how well the agency complies with the CALEA standards.

The award is the eighth reaccreditation for the department, and was presented with Meritorious Designation, which recognizes agencies with at least 15 years of continuous accreditation. The Hanover Park Police Department has been continuously accredited since 2001 and is one of only approximately 40 accredited law enforcement agencies in Illinois. 

“Members of the Hanover Park Police Department continue to strive for excellence in all that we do,” said Chief Johnson. “This recognition by the most prestigious accrediting body in the law enforcement profession is proof positive that we are following best practices as we carry out our mission. I would like to thank every member of the department, as well as our Hanover Park Village Board, Village Manager Juliana Maller, and Mayor Rod Craig for all of their continuous support.” 

Mayor Rod Craig stated, “I am extremely proud of the members of the police department for achieving the 8th consecutive CALEA Accreditation award for our community. We remain committed to making Hanover Park a great place to live, work, and do business. Professional policing with excellent leadership, training, and dedication plays a critical part in achieving that end for our residents.”