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 “Accredited,” including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures.
Instructor: Kevin Lunsford, Jim Harris, Denise Pace
REQUIRED FOR HEADS OF AGENCIES:- Dec9, 2025Tue
2025 Accreditation Program Training - Bryan - 12/9/25
Available Seats: 0 of 35
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
Accreditation Program Course Materials - Feb24, 2026Tue
2026 Accreditation Program Training, Kaufman ISD, 2/24/26
Available Seats: 25 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
Accreditation Program Course Materials - Apr21, 2026Tue
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
Accreditation Program Course Materials - Jun23, 2026Tue
2026 Accreditation Program Training, Waxahachie 6/23/26
Available Seats: 35 of 36
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
Accreditation Program Course Materials - Aug18, 2026Tue
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
Accreditation Program Course Materials
Public Safety Building
555 W Walker St
League City, TX 77573 - Oct20, 2026Tue
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
Accreditation Program Course Materials