News Release: City of Fairfax Police Department Earns CALEA® Accreditation

Published on November 17, 2025

City of Fairfax Police Department
3730 Blenheim Boulevard, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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City of Fairfax Police Department Earns CALEA® Accreditation

CITY OF FAIRFAX — This weekend, the City of Fairfax Police Department (CFPD) officially achieved accredited status from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). For over 45 years, the CALEA program has been the primary method for law enforcement agencies to voluntarily demonstrate commitment to excellence and dedication to the community.

The Tier 1 Accreditation process reviews almost 500 unique actions across 185 standards covering proven, updated and nationally recognized best practices related to life, health and safety. These standards are considered foundational for contemporary law enforcement. The CFPD joins about 10 percent of law enforcement agencies in Virginia and about five percent in the country in achieving this recognition.

Having received initial accreditation, the CFPD will continue to be assessed by CALEA annually, providing an independent, on-going audit of the department that produces objective evidence of its professionalism, organization and qualification. The CFPD joins other city departments in being accredited, including Fire, Treasury, Emergency Management and Parks and Recreation, proving the City of Fairfax is a great place to live, work and do business, where government officials and the general public can be confident in the city’s ability to operate efficiently and meet the community’s needs.

The CALEA accreditation process is a team effort, and we commend every member of the department for this achievement.

Inquiries: Sergeant James Lewis, Public Information Office, 703-273-2889 or police.information@fairfaxva.gov.