Georgia Bureau of Investigation Receives 9th Accreditation from CALEA

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has successfully earned its 9th accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), underscoring the agency’s commitment to excellence in law enforcement.

On November 15, 2024, the GBI Accreditation Team appeared before the CALEA Committee review panel in Jacksonville, Florida. Following a detailed review, the committee voted to grant the GBI its 8th reaccreditation.

“This achievement reflects our agency’s unwavering commitment to excellence, professionalism, and public service,” said GBI Director Chris Hosey. “The decision was made possible through the hard work and dedication of each GBI employee.”

GBI Legal Division Director Laura McDonald emphasized the significance of CALEA accreditation, calling it “the Gold Standard in public safety,” and highlighting the trust it fosters within the community. Maintaining this accreditation ensures the GBI’s policies and practices meet the highest law enforcement standards.

The GBI Accreditation Team includes Accreditation Manager Andie Cadenhead, Legal Division Director Laura McDonald, and Senior Managing Attorney Lindsay Gardner.

CALEA is an independent nationally accrediting authority formed in 1979 by four major law enforcement membership associations: the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA), and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). For more information, please visit www.calea.org.