“ Under the current climate , legislators , activist groups , and the public are calling for changes in the way police departments across the nation provide services . State certification is an excellent way to improve operations and demonstrate your commitment to high standards of policing .”
• The COVID-19 pandemic and technology have emphasized the need to look at virtual training opportunities for our membership and their department personnel . More and more training content is available online , and we hope to develop partnerships with content providers to make this a reality .
• Another goal of President Hedley and the Executive Board is to emphasize the benefits of and encourage participation in the Law Enforcement State Certification Program .
• Under the current climate , legislators , activist groups , and the public are calling for changes in the way police departments across the nation provide services . State certification is an excellent way to improve operations and demonstrate your commitment to high standards of policing .
• GACP normally provided two ( 2 ) Assessor / Certification Manager courses every year . With the increased emphasis on state certification , three ( 3 ) courses will be provided in 2020 ( March , September , and November ). Beginning in 2021 , four ( 4 ) sessions will be provided every year to meet the anticipated demand .
In closing , this is an extremely challenging time to be in law enforcement , especially as a police chief . In my 35 + year police career , I cannot recall another time when there was such rancor between police and the citizenry . We must maintain our standards , uphold our oaths , and support each other . Stay Safe !
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