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 participants 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 โAccredited,โ including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures.
Instructor: Kevin Lunsford, Jim Harris, Denise Pace
REQUIRED FOR HEADS OF AGENCIES: