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- Sep24, 2025Wed
2025 Accreditation Program Training - MCC Waco 9/24/25
Available Seats: 17 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 76708đź“„ View FlyerRationale
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:
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 “Accredited,” including the on-site inspection requirement and the award procedures.
Instructor: Jim Harris
- Dec9, 2025Tue
2025 Accreditation Program Training - Bryan - 12/9/25
Available Seats: 25 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.
- Feb24, 2026Tue
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 - 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 - Jun23, 2026Tue
2026 Accreditation Program Training, Waxahachie 6/23/26
Available Seats: 36 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 - 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
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