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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION Enforcement Division. CALEA AND THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS. WHAT IS CALEA?. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) was created in 1979 through combined efforts of four national law enforcement organizations. . THE PURPOSE OF CALEA.
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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATIONEnforcement Division CALEA AND THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS
WHAT IS CALEA? • The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) was created in 1979 through combined efforts of four national law enforcement organizations.
THE PURPOSE OF CALEA • The purpose is two-fold: • Develop a set of standards in police management and services. • Establish and administer a process through which law enforcement agencies can voluntarily demonstrate that they meet those standards.
THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS • The process can be broken down into two parts: • The Standards • The building blocks around which everything else evolves. • The Process • Provides the blueprint and mortar to shape the standards into forms that are sturdy, useful and lasting for the agency.
5 PHASES OF ACCREDITATION • Application • Self-Assessment (459 Standards) • On-Site Assessment • Commission Review/Decision • Maintaining Compliance • (Re-accreditation every 3 years)
ACCREDITATION BENEFITS • National Recognition • Defined lines of authority • Consistency • Clear Communication and Operations • Strong defense against lawsuits/complaints • BOTTOM LINE: PROFESIONALISM
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION • MISSION STATEMENT: • "To provide quality service to Ohio taxpayers by helping them comply with their tax responsibilities and by fairly applying the tax law.”
Department of Taxation • Taxes Administered by the Department • 17 Taxes • Several Local Taxes • Employs approximately 1300 • 8 offices within Ohio • 3 outside of Ohio • Los Angeles • Chicago • New York
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION • Mission Statement: • “To provide quality investigative services to the taxpayers of the State of Ohio.”
Division Table of Organization 24 Sworn 5 Civilian 29 Total Contents Index
Enforcement Division • 4 Field Offices • Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo • 4 Sub Offices • Erie, Montgomery, Muskingum, Summit • Jurisdiction split into 3 quadrants • Central, East and West
Enforcement Division Role • Investigate & Enforce Suspected Criminal Offenses related to State of Ohio Tax Laws • Income Tax • Sales & Use Tax • Motor Fuel Tax • Dyed Motor Fuel • Cigarettes • Other Tobacco Products • Master Settlement Agreement
Directive Compliance • CALEA Total Directives 459 • Enforcement Division Compliance • Total 260 • Mandatory 190 • Other than Mandatory 70 • N/A by Size/Function 199
Preparation for On-Site • Signed Original Contract May 12, 1999 • Initial Accreditation Award July 2002 • Received Re-Accreditation Award July 2005