State Accreditation Program: Training Seminar

State Accreditation Program: Training Seminar

This one-day training seminar is offered twice by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection's Police Officer Standards and Training Council Accreditation Division. The program targets accreditation managers, team members, and administrative staff at the supervisor or command level who are involved in agency accreditation efforts.

The seminar runs from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Connecticut Police Academy located at 285 Preston Avenue in Meriden, Connecticut 06450. Two identical sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and Tuesday, November 17, 2026; attendance at only one session is necessary.

Led by instructors from the POST Accreditation Division, this training covers fundamental topics related to state accreditation including how to build and organize accreditation files, locating and documenting evidence of compliance with standards, preparing materials for file review visits, and understanding key procedural requirements. There is no tuition for this course, though attendees may purchase lunch at nearby restaurants. Participants must adhere to the POST In-Service training dress code as outlined in General Notice 23-02.

Enrollment is unlimited and automatic upon completion of a registration form through the Acadis portal. The registration deadline is Friday, October 23, 2026. For additional information, contact the Field Services Training Division at post.fieldservices@ct.gov.

Training Credit Hours

• Area 902 Organizational Development (4 hours)