RATIONALE

The Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation Accreditation Program provides an opportunity for Texas law enforcement agencies to enhance their operations by adhering to over 170 standards representing the industry's best practices. This training is mandatory for agencies seeking Accreditation and is designed to familiarize police agency heads and their designated program managers with the program's requirements. It also covers updates to the program during their participation.

OVERVIEW

This course lasts approximately 8 hours and covers the steps to achieve Accredited status, an overview of the standards, documentation procedures, and details of the on-site inspection process. A condensed version of the training is available for Agency Executives, providing them with a clear understanding of the process and the requirements their agencies will need to meet.

COURSE GOALS

At the conclusion of this course, the learners will:
  • Be informed as to the number and content of standards which must be met to achieve Accredited status.
  • Have a familiarity with the documentation process, including file maintenance, as well as proofs of compliance.
  • Understand the process for achieving β€œAccredited,” including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures.

Instructor: Kevin Lunsford

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH AGENCY.
  1. Sep
    24, 2025
    Wed

    2025 Accreditation Program Training - MCC Waco 9/24/25

    Available Seats: 9 of 50

    Cost: $125.00

    Credit Hours: 8

    Date: September 24, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    MCC Waco (30 & 150) map
    Emergency Services Center
    7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr
    Waco, TX 76708

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  2. Dec
    9, 2025
    Tue

    2025 Accreditation Program Training - Bryan - 12/9/25

    Available Seats: 19 of 30

    Cost: $125.00

    Credit Hours: 8

    Date: December 9, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Bryan Police Department (30) map
    303 E 29th
    Bryan, TX 77803

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  3. Feb
    24, 2026
    Tue

    2026 Accreditation Program Training, Kaufman ISD, 2/24/26

    Available Seats: 30 of 30

    Cost: $125.00

    Credit Hours: 8

    Date: February 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Kaufman ISD Police Department (30) map
    3507 S. Houston Street
    Kaufman, TX 75142

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  4. Apr
    21, 2026
    Tue

    2026 Accreditation Program Training, Copperas Cove 4/21/26

    Available Seats: 40 of 40

    Cost: $125.00

    Credit Hours: 8

    Date: April 21, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Copperas Cove Police Department (40) map
    302 East Ave. E
    Copperas Cove, TX 76522

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  5. Jun
    23, 2026
    Tue

    2026 Accreditation Program Training, Waxahachie 6/23/26

    Available Seats: 35 of 36

    Cost: $125.00

    Credit Hours: 8

    Date: June 23, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Waxahachie Police Department (32-34) map
    Training Room (off the front lobby of PD)
    630 Farley St
    Waxahachie , TX 75165

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  6. Aug
    18, 2026
    Tue

    2026 Accreditation Program Training, League City 8/18/26

    Available Seats: 45 of 45

    Cost: $125.00

    Credit Hours: 8

    Date: August 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    League City Police Department (50) map
    Public Safety Building
    555 W Walker St
    League City, TX 77573

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  7. Oct
    20, 2026
    Tue

    2026 Accreditation Program Training, Universal City, 10/20/26

    Available Seats: 45 of 45

    Cost: $125.00

    Credit Hours: 8

    Date: October 20, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Location:
    Universal City Police Department (200) map
    Olympia Hills Gold & Event Center
    12900 Mt. Olympus
    Universal City, TX 78148

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