The Elk Grove Village Police Department was awarded Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation on November 16, 2024, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This recognition followed a rigorous multi-year self-assessment and a thorough site-based evaluation of community engagement, policies, procedures, equipment, and facilities by CALEA assessors.

Police Chief David Dorn, Deputy Chief Scott Eisenmenger, and Police Services Administrator Bolor Bat-Erdem attended the CALEA conference in Jacksonville, FL, where the accreditation decision was made by a governing body of twenty-one Commissioners after a public hearing and review of all relevant documentation.

The Elk Grove Village Police Department first obtained CALEA accreditation in 1993 and has now been re-accredited for the 10th time. This accreditation places the department in an elite company, signifying that it meets public safety standards that only five percent of national law enforcement agencies are able to achieve. Additionally, the Elk Grove Village Police Department has received CALEA’s Advanced Meritorious Award, which honors its longstanding commitment to professional excellence through accreditation.

The CALEA Accreditation process is continuous and operates in four-year cycles. It begins with a rigorous self-assessment during the first three years, requiring a review of policies, practices, and processes against internationally accepted public safety standards. In the fourth year, independent assessors conduct an in-person evaluation to ensure compliance with over 460 internationally recognized CALEA standards that guide professional excellence and outline best practices related to life, health, and safety procedures. Public feedback is also received to strengthen community trust and engagement. Structured interviews are held with selected agency personnel and others knowledgeable about the agency’s effectiveness and overall service delivery capabilities.

CALEA Accreditation serves as the foundation for a successful, well-managed, transparent, and community-focused public safety agency. To maintain its accredited status, the agency must comply with CALEA standards at all times. The accreditation process provides a framework for addressing high-risk issues in a contemporary environment, ensuring that officers are prepared to meet community service expectations and manage critical events. Accreditation status is granted only after a comprehensive review of every aspect of the Police Department. 

Pictured from left to right: CALEA Executive Director Craig Hartley, Police Services Administrator Bolor Bat-Erdem, Police Chief David Dorn, Deputy Chief Scott Eisenmenger and CALEA Commissioner Marlon Lynch.