08/28/2026
EXCELLENCE IN ACTION: SPD COMPLETES YEAR 2 CALEA ASSESSMENT WITH NO DISCREPANCIES
The Stallings Police Department is proud to announce the successful completion of our Year 2 CALEA virtual assessment, conducted on August 12, 2026 — with no discrepancies identified during the review.
SPD began its accreditation journey with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in March 2021 and earned initial accreditation on July 27, 2024.
CALEA accreditation is a nationally recognized benchmark for professional law enforcement agencies, with standards addressing policies and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.
But accreditation isn't simply an achievement earned once every four years. It represents an ongoing commitment to professionalism, accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in service. Throughout the accreditation cycle, SPD must continually demonstrate compliance with CALEA standards through regular reviews of our policies, practices, and performance.
We are especially proud to be:
🔹 One of only two CALEA-accredited law enforcement agencies in Union County, alongside the Monroe Police Department.
🔹 One of only four CALEA-accredited law enforcement agencies in Mecklenburg County, including the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Cornelius Police Department, and Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
🔹 One of only 10 municipal police departments in North Carolina with fewer than 40 officers to achieve CALEA accreditation.
Completing our Year 2 assessment with no discrepancies is a reflection of the hard work of our employees and a department-wide commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards while providing exceptional service to our community.
Professionalism. Accountability. Excellence. Service.