The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Training and Development’s Field Operations Academy (FOA) is working to maintain its accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The FOA, which trains entry-level CBP Officers and Agriculture Specialists at ports of entry, was first accredited by CALEA’s Public Safety Training Academy Accreditation Program in July 2024.
According to CBP, accreditation acknowledges the agency's commitment to public safety training and professional standards. It also aims to improve relationships with the communities served by CBP and strengthen accountability by setting clear standards for authority, performance, and responsibility.
The FOA is currently inviting members of the public to provide comments or commendations about CBP’s quality of service as part of the ongoing accreditation process. Comments can be submitted via the CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. "The FOA looks forward to your comments and commendations as we work towards maintaining our CALEA accreditation," stated the agency.
CBP describes itself as America’s frontline law enforcement organization, responsible for protecting the nation across land, air, and sea. With over 67,000 personnel, CBP enforces regulations related to travel and trade while supporting economic security through various initiatives.
