Steps in ILEAC Program:

Step 1:  Application

1. Sent to the Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
2. Candidate Agency selects Accreditation Manager to oversee the program.
3. Necessary manuals and documentation sent to agency.
4. Accreditation Manager receives appropriate training as provided by ILEAC / InPAC.

Step 2:  Self Assessment

1. Thorough examination of existing policies and procedures.
2. In-house system developed to collect information regarding compliance with standards.
3. Prepare forms and collect “proofs of compliance” for each standard.
4. Has a mock assessment conducted (optional).
5. Makes preparation for 2 day on-site assessment by ILEAC Assessors.

Step 3:  On-site Assessment

1. Agency contacts ILEAC to request the on-site assessment.
2. ILEAC selects two assessors from an available pool to conduct the on-site assessment.
3. ILEAC makes all lodging and per diem arrangements for the assessment team.
4. Assessors review all standards and verify the agency’s compliance with those standards through file review, interview, observation, etc.
5. The assessment team participates in a telephone session for public input on the agency’s ability to comply with accreditation standards.
6. The assessment team provides ILEAC with a formal written report regarding their findings during the on-site.
7. The candidate agency is provided a copy of the final report from ILEAC.

Step 4:  Commission Review & Award

1. ILEAC Commissioners designate a sub-committee or several sub-committees (depending on the number of candidates participating in the process).
2. The sub-committee of three ILEAC Commissioners (Accreditation Approval Committee) is provided a copy of the final report for their review.
3. The committee will review the document and request any additional information it needs to determine if the agency has satisfied the compliance requirements.
4. Additional information will be directed through the Program Director.
5. The Accreditation Approval Committee will recommend to the full commission that the agency be awarded or denied accredited status. The full commission will vote on accredited status of the candidate agency.
6. CALEA is contacted by ILEAC and the final report is shared with them regarding their “Recognition Program” if requested by the candidate agency.

Step 5: Maintaining Compliance

1. Accreditation is for a period of 3 years.
2. Accredited agencies must provide an annual report to ILEAC regarding their continued compliance or non-compliance with all standards.
3. Agencies who find themselves in non-compliance with a particular standard(s) should contact ILEAC immediately.
4. Agencies must continue to comply with established standards and collect “proofs of compliance” for file building and future re-accreditation on-sites.
5. The accredited agency conducts a self-assessment and the process repeats itself for another cycle.

ILEAC Program Guidelines
(Updated as of 9/8/06.  This is a .pdf)