Policy & Accreditation

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Mesa Police Department was officially accredited by the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP) in 2022.

What is Accreditation?

  • A systematic method of conducting a detailed internal review of law enforcement agency’s policies, procedures, operations, and training. 
  • A voluntary program to provide public and professional recognition to those agencies who prove independent assessors that they meet or exceed the rigorous standards of the program.

Goals of Accreditation

  • Formalize essential management procedures for greater accountability.
  • Establish fair and non-discriminatory personnel practices.
  • Improve service to all Arizona communities.
  • Build community trust and confidence in the Police Department.

Benefits of Accreditation

  • Objective, outside stamp of approval, earned through diligent internal and then external evaluation based on the Standards.
  • Potential decrease in litigation and exposure due to subscribing to best practices. • Continuous self-assessment of the agency.
  • Enhanced knowledge of written directives.
  • Broaden employee perspective.
  • Public confidence, increased effectiveness, and credibility in government.

Message from Chief Daniel Butler

“As we continue to evolve as a department, it's essential that we adapt to the shifting expectations and responsibilities of modern policing. The standards set forth by ALEAP offer a strong framework for ensuring that our agency remains in step with both federal and local priorities, and that we are positioned to effectively address today’s legal and social challenges.

Pursuing accreditation is not just about compliance — it reflects our dedication to accountability, professionalism, and the trust we strive to build with our community. This process provides a valuable opportunity for us to critically assess our policies, training, and operations, and to reinforce our commitment to excellence through alignment with best practices in law enforcement.”

 

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Visit AZLEAP.org to learn more about the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

 

Policy Manual

These police policy documents have been provided for public viewing in the spirit of transparency. Certain forms and documents may have been excluded from this selection. Those excluded forms or documents may not be appropriate for inquiry or may pose a threat to the security and/or safety of Department operations.

 

Access Our Policies

 

Additional information may be obtained through the formal public document request process or the "court subpoena process."

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