The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has successfully achieved reaccreditation according to the national Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

In addition to the reaccreditation announcement today, the commission recognized the N.C. Highway Patrol as a Flagship Agency, one that is an extraordinary example of excellence in an accredited law enforcement agency.

The presentation of reaccreditation and the Flagship Agency certification will be made to the Highway Patrol in August at the CALEA annual conference in Hampton, Va. This is the second time the N.C. Highway Patrol has been named a Flagship Agency.

 “This is a great honor for all of our employees – the uniformed officers, the civilian personnel, and all those who work so hard in support of this initiative,” Colonel Walter J. Wilson, Jr., Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. “Being reaccredited and recognized as a Flagship agency means that we have continued to achieve the goal we sought for so long – to remain one of the best in the nation.”

CALEA evaluates law enforcement agencies based on 459 standards including all policies and procedures, organization and management, law enforcement operations, personnel administration, and support services. After the on-site visit, the assessors submitted a formal, written report of their on-site activities to the Commissioners. The final report reflected compliance with all applicable standards and with required on-site activities.

CALEA has been in existence for more than 20 years. It was established by the nation's four leading executive organizations: the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the National Sheriff's Association, and the Police Executive Research Forum.

With its 2,300 employees, the Highway Patrol is the largest police organization in North Carolina to be accredited. For additional information visit our website at www.nccrimecontrol.org .