CALEA Accreditation

Published on March 17, 2026

The Littleton Police Department (LPD) is proud to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).  

As part of the accreditation process, the department is subject to annual review of operations, policy, and procedures as well as an extensive on-site review, which takes place every four years and requires a comprehensive review, including a week-long audit by outside assessors. LPD participated in the on-site assessment in October 2025, working to receive reaccreditation for the full four-year cycle. This reaccreditation demonstrates the LPD’s commitment to professional excellence in policy and practice.  

Last week, Littleton Police Chief Doug Stephens participated in the CALEA conference and commission hearing on March 14, in Tucson, Arizona, where the department was awarded its seventh reaccreditation recognition for advanced law enforcement excellence.  

The CALEA commission provides an opportunity for individuals to provide feedback, comments, commendations, and other information regarding LPD’s quality of service or other information relevant to the accreditation process through an accreditation performance link. 

Accreditation Performance Link 

2026 Accreditation Letter (PDF, 260KB)