The Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation Accreditation Program provides an opportunity for Texas law enforcement agencies to enhance their operations by adhering to over 180 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 Chief Administrators, providing them with a clear understanding of the process and the requirements their agencies will need to meet.
Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this course, the participants will:
- Understand Accreditation
- Explain the Accreditation Process
- Orient Chief Administrators to Accreditation
- Identify the benefits of Accreditation
- Describe Program Manager duties
- Define Accreditation terminology
- Interpret Accreditation standards
- Navigate the PMAM platform
- Build Accreditation files
- Maintain Accreditation
Accreditation Program Course Materials
Instructor: Kevin Lunsford, Jim Harris, Denise Pace
REQUIRED FOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATORS:- Oct20, 2026Tue
2026 Accreditation Program Training, Universal City, 10/20/26
Available Seats: 20 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 - Dec7, 2026Mon
2026 Accreditation Program Training, West Tx A&M, 12/7/26
Available Seats: 35 of 40
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: December 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:West Tx A&M University Police Dept map
2 Monty Platt Dr.
Canyon, TX 79015Room: Pala Dura Research Center
- Jan12, 2027Tue
2027 Accreditation Program Training, Edinburg, 1/12/27
Available Seats: 40 of 40
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: January 12, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Edinburg Police Dept (70) map
1309 N. Doolittle Rd.
Edinburg , TX 78539Room: LCPL Derek Hernandez Police Training Facility
- Mar2, 2027Tue
2027 Accreditation Program Training, Decatur, 3/2/27
Available Seats: 40 of 40
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: March 2, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Decatur Police Department (30) map
1601 S. Church
Decatur, TX 76324 - May18, 2027Tue
2027 Accreditation Program Training, Kerrville, 5/18/27
Available Seats: 40 of 40
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: May 18, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Kerrville Police Dept (40) map
365 Clearwater Paseo
Suite 400
Kerrville, TX 78028 - Jul13, 2027Tue
2027 Accreditation Program Training, Huntsville, 7/13/27
Available Seats: 40 of 40
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: July 13, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Huntsville Police Department (60) map
560 FM 2821
Huntsville, TX 77320Room: Training Room
- Sep21, 2027Tue
2027 Accreditation Program Training, Webster, 9/21/27
Available Seats: 40 of 40
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: September 21, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Webster Fire Department (40) map
18300 SH 3
Webster, TX 77598Room: Training Room (Park across the driveway in City Hall)
- Nov16, 2027Tue
2027 Accreditation Program Training, Cedar Park, 11/16/27
Available Seats: 40 of 40
Cost: $125.00
Credit Hours: 8
Date: November 16, 2027 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Cedar Park Public Safety Center (40) map
1204 Fire Ln
Cedar Park, TX 78613