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)