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Bolivar Police formally awarded CALEA accreditation
Summary
Chief Johns announced CALEA law‑enforcement accreditation effective July 25, 2026, recognizing the Bolivar Police Department for meeting national standards; board members praised staff work.
Chief Johns told the Board of Aldermen that the Bolivar Police Department has been awarded CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accreditation effective July 25, 2026, calling it recognition of meeting a national standard for public safety.
"This correspondence serves to recognize the Bolivar Police Department has been awarded law enforcement accreditation effective 07/25/2026," Chief Johns said, thanking staff for years of work to raise standards. Board members thanked the department and noted the accreditation aligns with efforts to improve public‑safety performance.
The announcement drew appreciation from councilors and city leadership; no formal action was required other than recording the news in the minutes.
