Accreditation Application

How To Apply For Accreditation

  • Step 1: Download the Accreditation Guide and use the PDF fillable form to check off each of the standards your agency meets. Gather evidence of how your agency meets each of the standards and prepare documents for upload in PDF format.
  • Step 2: Meet with your chief executive and review the Accreditation Guide including each of the standards your agency meets. Review with your chief executive all of the evidence you intend to submit. Ask your chief executive to sign and date the attestation on the last page of the Guide. This can all be done electronically using the fillable PDF form.
  • Step 3: Complete the application below using the Accreditation Guide you completed as a reference. Upload the PDF documents with evidence for each of the six standards and any optional practices you wish and the Accreditation Guide you filled out with the attestation from your chief executive.  Be sure you check the attestation at the bottom of the application and click submit.  You will receive an acknowledgement that your application was submitted and receive a copy of your application and all attachments submitted in an email.
  • Step 4: Use the link at the very bottom of the page to submit the required fees.

    Applicant Information

    What is your first and last name?

    What is your agency email address?

    What is your telephone number?

    What is the name of your law enforcement agency?

    What is the name of your agency's chief executive (chief, sheriff etc.)

    What is the complete mailing address for your agency?
    (Street address, city, state, zip code)

    Accreditation Information

    Review each of the standards below and check the boxes of the standards your agency currently meets. Use the narrative box for each standard to provide explanations and detail for the peer review team. Be sure you have evidence ready in PDF format to upload that demonstrates having met the standard.

    Standard One:
    The LGBT Law Enforcement Liaison Program is institutionalized and sustainable.

    Narrative and Explanation for Standard 1:

    Please upload evidence in PDF format only for Standard One here.

    Standard Two
    The LGBT Liaison builds community relationships and trust.

    Narrative and Explanation for Standard 2:

    Please upload evidence in PDF format only for Standard Two here.

    Standard Three
    The LGBT Liaison has established communications pathways.

    Enter the dedicated email address for the LGBT Liaison

    Enter the dedicated phone number for the LGBT Liaison

    Enter the URL for all social media sites dedicated to the LGBT Liaison

    Narrative and Explanation for Standard 3:

    Please upload evidence in PDF format only for Standard Three here.

    Standard Four
    The LGBT Liaison Is Engaged With The Community throughout the year.

    Narrative and Explanation for Standard 4:

    Please upload evidence in PDF format only for Standard Four here.

    Standard Five
    The LGBT Liaison Is A Resource For The Law Enforcement Agency.

    Narrative and Explanation for Standard 5:

    Please upload evidence in PDF format only for Standard Five here.

    Standard Six
    A full-time employee is currently assigned and trained to serve as the LGBT Liaison.

    Narrative and Explanation for Standard 6:

    Please upload evidence in PDF format only for Standard Six here.

    Optional Exemplary Practices

    Narrative and Explanation for Exemplary Practices:

    Please upload evidence in PDF format only for Optional Practices here.

    Upload the PDF fillable Accreditation Guide with the signed attestation by your chief executive. A digital signature is appropriate.

    Please add any additional information, comments, or questions in the box below.

    Attestation

    Enter your name below as your signature to this application.

    I attest that the information I have submitted on this application is true and correct.

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    Submit The Required Fees

    Accreditation fees are payable by credit card via PayPal. Payment of the fees in full is required before the accreditation process can begin. Fees are non-refundable once submitted.

    Click Here To Submit Your Accreditation Fee