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- May6, 2025Tue
2025 Accreditation Program Training - Webster - 5/6/25
Available Seats: 1 of 30
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: May 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Webster Police Department (30) map
Training Room
217 Pennsylvania Ave
Webster, TX 77598Rationale: 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 chiefs and their designated program managers with the program's requirements. It also covers updates to the program during their participation. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH AGENCY. 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: 1. Be informed as to the number and content of standards which must be met to achieve Accredited status. 2. Have a familiarity with the documentation process, including file maintenance, as well as proofs of compliance. 3. Understand the process for achieving “Accredited,” including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures. Instructor: Chief Kevin Lunsford (Ret.) Chief Lunsford has been in the law enforcement field for over 43 years and served as Chief of Police for nearly 13 years. A native of Walker County, Chief Lunsford retired in 2022 after over 40 years with the Huntsville Police Department. He then served 5 months as the Interim Chief of the Lockhart Police Department in 2022 and 2023. He currently serves as Director of Training for TPCA as well as Accreditation Coordinator and Team Leader for the TPCA Accreditation Program. Additionally, Chief Lunsford is an active member of the Executive Board of TPCA as the liaison with LEMIT. Married with two children and three grandchildren, he is a member of Forrest Masonic Lodge #19 and Bethel Baptist Church.
- Jul16, 2025Wed
2025 Accreditation Program Training - Kyle - 7/16/25
Available Seats: 20 of 30
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: July 16, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Kyle Police Department (64) map
Public Safety Center, AB Training Room
1700 Kohlers Crossing
Kyle, TX 78640Rationale: 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 chiefs and their designated program managers with the program's requirements. It also covers updates to the program during their participation. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH AGENCY. 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: 1. Be informed as to the number and content of standards which must be met to achieve Accredited status. 2. Have a familiarity with the documentation process, including file maintenance, as well as proofs of compliance. 3. Understand the process for achieving “Accredited,” including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures. Instructor: Chief Kevin Lunsford (Ret.) Chief Lunsford has been in the law enforcement field for over 43 years and served as Chief of Police for nearly 13 years. A native of Walker County, Chief Lunsford retired in 2022 after over 40 years with the Huntsville Police Department. He then served 5 months as the Interim Chief of the Lockhart Police Department in 2022 and 2023. He currently serves as Director of Training for TPCA as well as Accreditation Coordinator and Team Leader for the TPCA Accreditation Program. Additionally, Chief Lunsford is an active member of the Executive Board of TPCA as the liaison with LEMIT. Married with two children and three grandchildren, he is a member of Forrest Masonic Lodge #19 and Bethel Baptist Church.
- Sep24, 2025Wed
2025 Accreditation Program Training - MCC Waco 9/24/25
Available Seats: 26 of 30
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 76708Rationale: 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 chiefs and their designated program managers with the program's requirements. It also covers updates to the program during their participation. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH AGENCY. 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: 1. Be informed as to the number and content of standards which must be met to achieve Accredited status. 2. Have a familiarity with the documentation process, including file maintenance, as well as proofs of compliance. 3. Understand the process for achieving “Accredited,” including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures. Instructor: Chief Kevin Lunsford (Ret.) Chief Lunsford has been in the law enforcement field for over 43 years and served as Chief of Police for nearly 13 years. A native of Walker County, Chief Lunsford retired in 2022 after over 40 years with the Huntsville Police Department. He then served 5 months as the Interim Chief of the Lockhart Police Department in 2022 and 2023. He currently serves as Director of Training for TPCA as well as Accreditation Coordinator and Team Leader for the TPCA Accreditation Program. Additionally, Chief Lunsford is an active member of the Executive Board of TPCA as the liaison with LEMIT. Married with two children and three grandchildren, he is a member of Forrest Masonic Lodge #19 and Bethel Baptist Church.
- Dec9, 2025Tue
2025 Accreditation Program Training - Bryan - 12/9/25
Available Seats: 30 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 77803Rationale: 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 chiefs and their designated program managers with the program's requirements. It also covers updates to the program during their participation. REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH AGENCY. 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: 1. Be informed as to the number and content of standards which must be met to achieve Accredited status. 2. Have a familiarity with the documentation process, including file maintenance, as well as proofs of compliance. 3. Understand the process for achieving “Accredited,” including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures. Instructor: Chief Kevin Lunsford (Ret.) Chief Lunsford has been in the law enforcement field for over 43 years and served as Chief of Police for nearly 13 years. A native of Walker County, Chief Lunsford retired in 2022 after over 40 years with the Huntsville Police Department. He then served 5 months as the Interim Chief of the Lockhart Police Department in 2022 and 2023. He currently serves as Director of Training for TPCA as well as Accreditation Coordinator and Team Leader for the TPCA Accreditation Program. Additionally, Chief Lunsford is an active member of the Executive Board of TPCA as the liaison with LEMIT. Married with two children and three grandchildren, he is a member of Forrest Masonic Lodge #19 and Bethel Baptist Church.