Community Policing Development: Accreditation
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The FY22 Community Policing Development (CPD) Accreditation program was closed on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 7:59 PM ET.*
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ABOUT THE CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
The Fiscal Year 2022 Community Policing Advancement (CPA) Accreditation program funds are used to develop the capacity of law enforcement to implement community policing strategies by providing guidance on promising practices through the development and testing of innovative strategies; building knowledge about effective practices and outcomes; and supporting new, creative approaches to preventing crime and promoting safe communities.
The FY22 CPD Accreditation has three open solicitations:
- FY22 Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation - Community Policing Development Solicitation
- FY22 Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities - Community Policing Development Solicitation
- FY22 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation - Community Policing Development Solicitation
CPD ACCREDITATION PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS
Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation
The Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation Solicitation aims to support state, local, tribal, or territorial law enforcement to establish accreditation entities in the states that currently do not have a state accreditation program by providing funding to assist in the establishment of new state accreditation bodies.
Public Government Agencies
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies
For Profit (Commercial) Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Institutions of Higher Education
Community Groups
Faith-Based Organizations
- Addressing Gaps in State Accreditation Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office CPA Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CPA Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPA Accreditation program. - Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions
Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities
The Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities program seeks to support and enhance existing law enforcement accreditation bodies to facilitate law enforcement agencies’ ability to become law enforcement accredited. Applicants should develop a multifaceted approach by focusing on activities such as providing technical assistance to agencies, defraying or underwriting accreditation costs, investing in a better infrastructure for accreditation processes, improving customer service, marketing, expanding access, reducing costs, and developing user-friendly policy templates. The applicant should demonstrate how it will increase the number of accredited small and rural agencies and indicate the number of agencies that should successfully achieve accreditation as a result of the project.
Existing Accreditation Entities
The fiscal year 2022 Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Program will fund multiple awards, up to $300,000 each.
- Enhancing Existing Law Enforcement Accreditation Entities Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office LEMHWA CPA Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CPA Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPA Accreditation program. - Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions
Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation
The Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation seeks to fund costs related to agencies obtaining law enforcement accreditation from an existing law enforcement accreditation entity. These awards will fund investments including civilian employee salaries, sworn officer overtime, contracts for staff, accreditation fees, policy management software, office supplies, and costs associated with internal training for personnel as well as any other expenses directly related to an agency’s ability to successfully obtain accreditation.
State Law Enforcement Agencies
Units of Local Government (e.g., counties, cities, school districts)
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies
Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies
Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies
The fiscal year 2022 Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Program will fund multiple awards, $250,000 (large agencies) and $160,000 (small or rural agencies) each.
- Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies in Seeking Accreditation Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office LEMHWA CPA Accreditation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - CPA Accreditation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the CPA Accreditation program. - Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information on how to apply to any of our programs?
For additional assistance we encourage you to visit the How to Apply page, which includes frequently asked questions, appendices, additional fact sheets, links to webinars, and other resources.
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