Inaugural VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certifications Awarded

• By: VACP
• On: 02/02/2023 14:10:10
• In: VACP News

After many years of program development, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP) is pleased to present our inaugural class of VACP Certified Law Enforcement Executives. 
 
The VACP strives to promote the professional development and highest standards of executive and management level personnel of law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia. With that mission in mind, the VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certification Program encourages police executives to attain and maintain established benchmarks of accomplishment to achieve a recommended standard for police leadership within the state of Virginia. 

There are two levels of law enforcement certification available for Virginia public safety leaders:  

• Chief Executive Officer – for the chief or commanding officer of a law enforcement agency.
• Command Executive Officer  – for a law enforcement command officer who serves in an executive or upper management position.

Applicants must meet ALL eligibility requirements in the program for initial certification, which includes being a member of the VACP or VACLEA in good standing, tenure, formal educational requirements, professional development training, and service on boards and committees. Certification is for 3 years, and participants must recertify every 3 years to remain active in the program. 
 
Congratulations to the following law enforcement executives for achieving their certifications!
 

 

The VACP Law Enforcement Executive Certification Program is open for applications. See www.vachiefs.org/certification or contact Erin Schrad, VACP Communications Manager, at erin@vachiefs.org.