Post on 09-Apr-2017
NEW JERSEY STATE ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
ACE (Accredited Chief/Command Executive) Certification Program APPLICATION
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Instructions: Please ensure that all sections within this application are completed then press to submit button at the bottom of page 3. Additional supporting documents and materials (proofs) must be scanned and sent separately to acecop@njsacop.org. After your application is received a quote will be generated and sent to the applicant via e-mail. Once payment is received via Credit Card or Purchase Order a review will be scheduled by the committee.
Confidentiality Notice: All applicant related materials submitted to the NJSACOP Accredited Chief/Command Executive Certification Program Committee, all appeals and related materials to the NJSACOP State Office and/or Certification Committee Board of Directors, and all correspondence related to either applications for certification or appeal shall be held in strict confidence by the Committee, members of the Committee and Committee Board of Directors, the NJSACOP Board of Officers and staff. Applicant’s information shall not be released to any other party without the express written consent of the applicant. Only the names of successful candidates for Accreditation will be released or published by the NJSACOP and/or the Certification Committee.
Applicant Information:
Name: ________________________________________________ Title/Rank: ________________________ (First) (MI) (Last)
Badge/ID#: _____________ Date of Birth: _____/_____/________
Agency Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Agency Address: __________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________________ State: ______ Zip: ______________
Agency Telephone #: _____-_____-_________ Ext. # _________ Agency Fax #: _____-_____-__________
Agency E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Home Address: __________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________________ State: ______ Zip: ______________
Home Telephone #: ______-______-__________ Cell Phone #: ______-______-__________
__ Please share my agency contact information with NJSACOP ACE Certification Program Alumni
__ I would like a press release of my achievement sent to my local newspaper(s) listed below;
________________________________________________________________________________
__ Please notify the below listed individuals of my certification, ie. Mayor, BA, Council, Chief, etc.;
________________________________________________________________________________
By electronically signing below I acknowledge and swear that all information that I have provided within this application is true and accurate.
Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: _____/_____/________ (Applicant's Name Typed) __ Electronic Signature Required. Box MUST be checked.
NEW JERSEY STATE ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
ACE (Accredited Chief/Command Executive) Certification Program APPLICATION
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ACE Certification Sought
__ Accredited Chief Executive - Chief Of Police - Advanced __ Accredited Chief Executive - Chief Of Police __ Accredited Command Executive
(Must Complete Section 1-5 Below) (Must Complete Section 1-3 Below) (Must Complete Section 1-3 Below)
Program Requirements:
1. Academic Achievement Standards (Highest Achieved) (Proof of Degree{s})
__ Master's Degree __ Bachelor's Degree __ Associate's Degree
I graduated from the follow college(s), university(s), and/or other accredited higher education institution(s);
____________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________
2. Chief/Command Experience (Sworn in on ___/___/_____) (Proof of Oath of Office)
__ Chief of Police __ Deputy Chief __ Captain __ Lieutenant
__ Sergeant (At the approval of Committee) __ Other (Executive Title, Rank or Position) ___________________
3. Executive Level Courses, NJSACOP Membership and ACE Program Participation (Proof of Training
Certifications, Active Membership or Program Participation)
__ I attended the required minimum of Approved Executive Level Leadership Courses listed below; If I checked Bachelor's Degree for ACE-COP Advanced or Associate's Degree for ACE-COP or ACE above I understand that
I must show proof of attendance at 4 Executive Level or Advanced Police Leadership courses respectively that I have
attended. Otherwise I only need to provide 2 Executive Level or Advanced Police Leadership Courses.
1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________ 4. ___________________________________
__ I am an Active Member of NJSACOP __ I am an ACE (Command) Program Participant
4. Agency Awarded Accreditation (Proof of Accreditation Certification or Accreditation Program Enrollment)
__ My agency has been awarded Accreditation from the NJSACOP Law Enforcement Accreditation
Program
__ My agency is currently pursuing Accreditation from the NJSACOP Law Enforcement Accreditation
Program
5. Association Member Participation (Proof of Committee and/or Board Member Participation)
__ I am an active or former County Chiefs Assoc./NJSACOP/IACP Board of Officers or Executive Board
Committee Member
NEW JERSEY STATE ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
ACE (Accredited Chief/Command Executive) Certification Program APPLICATION
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Continued Education & Re-Certification Questionnaire
In an effort to provide the most valuable and current curriculum to our leadership,
please select your top 5 topics for future professional development. Your input will
direct what training modules and courses will be developed for the future. Thank you!
__ Management Rights __ PERC Law and Procedure
__ Decision Making & Critical Thinking __ Strategic Planning
__ NJSA 40A:14-118 & Chief's Bill of Rights __ Internal Affairs, Just Cause to Discipline &
Professional Standards
__ Successfully Handling a Significant Personnel __ Modern Technology & Social Media for LE
Event (Shooting, Death, Serious Incident, etc.) Facebook, Twitter, NIXLE, Instagram, etc.
__ Police Budgeting & Purchasing __ Writing an Effective Brief
__ Incident Command for the Police Chief __ Public Speaking or
Law Enforcement Executive
__ Media Relations & The Importance Press __ Leadership Training and Mentoring
Releases
__ Recruitment, Selection & Performance Measures __ Command Leadership Theories
__ Accreditation & Risk Management __ Legal Updates & Litigation Case Law
__ Ethics for Law Enforcement __ Other Topic(s) (List Below)
1.________________________________ 2._________________________________
3.________________________________ 4._________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY: DO NOT COMPLETE BELOW
NJSACOP ACE Certification Program – ACE Assessor Checklist - Page 1 of 3
ACE Certification Program
Assessor Checklist & Memorandum
Attachment B
TO: , NJSACOP ACE Certification Program Chairman
FROM: , NJSACOP ACE Certification Program Assessor
On today's date, ___/___/_____ , I reviewed the below individual's application and enclosed proof file
in consideration for ACE Certification.
ACE Certification Program Applicant: _____________________________________________________
The undersigned Assessor reviewed the application and accompanying proofs for completeness and applicability
and finds the following:
1. Academic Achievement Standard - Proof File 1
Master’s Degree from Accredited Academic Institution (Proof in attachment) or;
Bachelor’s Degree from Accredited Academic Institution (Proof in attachment) or;
Associate’s Degree from Accredited Academic Institution (Proof in attachment);
Plus
(2) Additional Executive Level Courses listed below for ACE & ACE-COP Applicants with an
Associate's Degree or ACE-COP Advanced Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree as delineated in
the policy:
1) ____________________________________________________________________________
2) ____________________________________________________________________________
(Proofs in attachment)
2. Law Enforcement Executive Experience - Proof File 2
ACE Certification Program Applicant has provided Oath of Office documentation for their current Rank/Title
Rank/Title __________________________ Sworn in on ___/___/_______. - Evidence of Swearing In. (Proof in attachment):
NJSACOP ACE Certification Program – ACE Assessor Checklist - Page 2 of 3
ACE Certification Committee
Assessor Checklist Memoranda
Attachment B
3. Executive Level Courses & Membership/Fees - Proof File 3
Applicant has attended at least (2) of the Executive Level or Advanced Police Leadership Courses listed
within the policy. Courses listed below are not the same as those (If listed in Proof File 1) (Proof in
attachment):
1) ____________________________________________________________________________
2) ____________________________________________________________________________
(Proofs in attachment)
ACE Certification Program Applicant (Accredited Chief Executives only) is an Active Member of
NJSACOP and has paid application fee and has requested enrollment in the NJSACOP ACE
Continuing Learning to be developed and delivered via PowerDMS (proof in attachment):
ACE Certification Program Applicant (Accredited Command Executive only) has paid application
fee and has requested enrollment in the NJSACOP ACE Continuing Learning to be developed
and delivered via PowerDMS (Proof in attachment) or;
4. Agency Awarded or Pursuing LEAP Accreditation - Proof File 4 - (ACE-COP Advanced ONLY)
ACE COP-Advanced Applicant has provided proof that his/her agency has achieved or is currently
pursuing law enforcement accreditation through NJSACOP LEAP (Proof in attachment):
5. Active Participants in NJSACOP or a County Police Chiefs Association - Proof File 5 - (ACE-COP
Advanced ONLY)
ACE COP-Advanced Applicant has served, or is currently serving on the Board of Officers,Committee or Executive Board for the IACP, NJSACOP or County Chiefs Association (Proof in
attachment):
NJSACOP ACE Certification Program – ACE Assessor Checklist - Page 3 of 3
The above listed ACE Certification Program Applicant: ______________________________________
Has successfully completed all requirements for the ______________________certification and is hereby recommended for award of certification.
Note: The above specified proof files and below attachments have been forwarded in the form
of an applicant file to the Program Chairman for final approval and record management.
Attachment A - ACE Application & Proofs Files 1-3
Attachment B - ACE Certification Program Assessor Checklist Memorandum
Has not met the requirements for the Accredited Chief/Command Executive Certification
Program. Please explain reasons for not meeting certification requirment(s).
Assessor's Name (Printed): _______________________________________________________
Assessor's Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / 20_____
or 1-5 for ACE-COP Advanced candidates
(This box shall be checked to signify signature)
Comments:
NJSACOP ACE Certification Program – ACE Chairman Checklist - Page 1 of 1
ACE Certification Program Chairman Final Review Checklist
Attachment C
ACE Certification Program Application & Required Proofs Reviewed, Attachment A
ACE Certification Program Assessor Checklist Memorandum Received, Attachment B
ACE Certification Program Chairman Final Review Checklist Completed, Attachment C
ACE Certification Program Certificate of Achievement Approved
Assigned ACE Certification # ACE-COP-Adv., ACE-COP or ACE - 20 ___ - _______________.
ACE Certification Program Approval Notification sent to NJSACOP Executive Director & Staff
ACE Certification Program Approval Notification sent to PowerDMS Administrator
ACE Certification Program Approval Notification sent to Selected Media/Individuals
ACE Certification Program Applicant's Name: _________________________________________
Program Chairman's Name (Printed): ________________________________________________
Program Chairman's Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / 20_____ (This box shall be checked to signify signature)