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Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation

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The accreditation of a Federal Law Enforcement academy or program provides assurance to the citizens they serve, that they have voluntarily submitted to a process of self-regulation; and, that they have successfully achieved compliance with a set of standards that have been collectively established by their peers within their professional community that demonstrate their adherence to quality, effectiveness and integrity. Please visit www.fleta.gov for more information.

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy

A FLETA assessment was conducted for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy (USCG MLEA) using the FLETA guidelines and professional training standards for Academy Accreditation. The assessment took place at Charleston, South Carolina between the 7th and 9th of August, 2007.

The review of the USCG MLEA accreditation files, policies, procedures, operations and interviews with key personnel revealed that the MLEA is strongly committed to the accreditation process and are complying with the FLETA standards. This FLETA assessment revealed that procedures are in place to ensure continued compliance with the FLETA standards.

All applicable standards for the Academy were found to be compliant.

U.S. Coast Guard Radiation Detection Level II Operators Course

A thorough FLETA assessment was conducted using the FLETA guidelines and professional training standards between the 11th and 13th of December, 2007. The assessment team reviewed all submitted documents and supporting evidence which included the Maritime Law Enforcement Academy's policies, procedures, operations and conducted interviews with key personnel.

The review of the Radiation Detection Level II Operator Course accreditation files revealed they were complete, accurate and in compliance with FLETA standards. Furthermore, the assessment team found the Applicant has administrative controls that efficiently and effectively direct the training program's operations. This FLETA assessment revealed that procedures are in place to ensure continued compliance with the FLETA standards.

Last Modified 6/20/2008