The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations. You can see who's credentialed by CALEA on this web site.

CalOpps is a website that was developed by and for some California public sector agencies and is a resource for applicants looking for public sector jobs. It does NOT cover Orange County, only one agency is listed on its member agencies page, but if you are interested in other counties, it's worth a look. Create an account and let the system notify you via e-mail of new job postings in your area of interest.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police has created this web site with law enforcement career information.

NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

The mission of PORAC is to:

Maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of rank-and-file peace officers
Identify the needs of the law enforcement community and provide programs to meet those needs
Represent and protect the rights and benefits of peace officers
Create an environment in which peace officers interact and work toward achieving common goals and objectives
Conduct research, provide education and training, and define and enhance standards for professionalism
Promote public awareness that encourages and maintains the image of a professional peace officer

POST Mission: The mission of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities.

Recognizing that effective law enforcement is the cornerstone of a free and safe society, POST is committed to a vision of the future that ensures quality, integrity, accountability, and cooperation; encourages new ideas; explores and uses appropriate technologies; and delivers relevant, client-based programs and services.