The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations Academy (FOA), part of the Office of Training and Development, has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) through its Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program as of July 2024. This accreditation highlights CBP's commitment to superior public safety training and professional excellence.
Accreditation serves not only as recognition but also as a tool for enhancing relationships with the community served by CBP and FOA. It strengthens accountability through a set of standards that clearly define authority, performance, and responsibilities.
The FOA is currently working to maintain its accreditation status. As part of this effort, it invites public feedback regarding CBP’s quality of service or any other relevant information to the accreditation process. Comments can be submitted via the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. The FOA encourages public participation in this process as it strives to uphold its CALEA accreditation.
CBP stands as America's frontline defense, being the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. With over 65,000 personnel, CBP protects America across land, air, and sea while facilitating safe travel and trade to ensure economic prosperity. The agency aims to enhance national security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.
