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  • Put It In Writing - Fort Myers, Florida

    • 21 May 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Collaboratory - 2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
    • 117
    Register

    Important Note: This is a live, in-person training event being held in Fort Myers, Florida. This course is not offered virtually and requires on-site attendance. This event is hosted by the Fort Myers Police Department, but will be held at Collaboratory (2031 Jackson St. Fort Myers, FL 33901)

    Course Description:
    Put It in Writing: Developing an Effective Policy Manual is a one-day, in-person training designed for multidisciplinary public safety professionals responsible for creating, reviewing, or maintaining agency policies. This course moves beyond templates and checklists to focus on building policy systems that are clear, usable, defensible, and aligned with real-world operations. Participants will explore how policy functions as leadership in writing, identify common sources of policy confusion and organizational risk, and gain practical tools to strengthen their agency’s policy manual across law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, communications, and emergency management.

    Learning Objectives:
    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    1. Evaluate the effectiveness of their current policy manual, including organization, clarity, accessibility, and alignment with operational practice.

    2. Apply a risk-based approach to policy development and prioritization to focus effort on high-impact, high-liability areas.

    3. Write and structure clear, defensible policy language that supports consistent decision-making and effective supervision.

    Waiver of Liability

    By registering for the Put It in Writing training on May 21, 2026, at Collaboratory, I acknowledge that my participation is voluntary and at my own risk. I agree to release and hold harmless the National Association for Accreditation Leadership (NAAL), the Fort Myers Police Department, City of Fort Myers, Florida, Collaboratory, and all instructors, staff, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or damages arising from my participation, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I also agree to comply with all facility rules and professional conduct expectations and grant permission for NAAL to use event photographs or recordings for educational and promotional purposes.

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  • Put It In Writing - Novi, Michigan

    • 2 Jun 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Novi (MI) Police Department - 45125 W Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375
    • 56
    Register

    Important Note: This is a live, in-person training event being held in Novi, Michigan. This course is not offered virtually and requires on-site attendance.

    Course Description:
    Put It in Writing: Developing an Effective Policy Manual is a one-day, in-person training designed for multidisciplinary public safety professionals responsible for creating, reviewing, or maintaining agency policies. This course moves beyond templates and checklists to focus on building policy systems that are clear, usable, defensible, and aligned with real-world operations. Participants will explore how policy functions as leadership in writing, identify common sources of policy confusion and organizational risk, and gain practical tools to strengthen their agency’s policy manual across law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, communications, and emergency management.

    Learning Objectives:
    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    1. Evaluate the effectiveness of their current policy manual, including organization, clarity, accessibility, and alignment with operational practice.

    2. Apply a risk-based approach to policy development and prioritization to focus effort on high-impact, high-liability areas.

    3. Write and structure clear, defensible policy language that supports consistent decision-making and effective supervision.

    Waiver of Liability

    By registering for the Put It in Writing training on June 2, 2026, at the Novi (MI) Police Department, I acknowledge that my participation is voluntary and at my own risk. I agree to release and hold harmless the National Association for Accreditation Leadership (NAAL), the Novi Police Department, City of Novi, Michigan, and all instructors, staff, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or damages arising from my participation, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I also agree to comply with all facility rules and professional conduct expectations and grant permission for NAAL to use event photographs or recordings for educational and promotional purposes.


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  • Put It In Writing - Willowbrook, Illinois

    • 4 Jun 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Willowbrook (IL) Community Resource Center - 825 Midway Drive, Willowbrook IL 60527
    • 19
    Register

    Important Note: This is a live, in-person training event being held in Willowbrook, Illinois. This course is not offered virtually and requires on-site attendance.

    Course Description:
    Put It in Writing: Developing an Effective Policy Manual is a one-day, in-person training designed for multidisciplinary public safety professionals responsible for creating, reviewing, or maintaining agency policies. This course moves beyond templates and checklists to focus on building policy systems that are clear, usable, defensible, and aligned with real-world operations. Participants will explore how policy functions as leadership in writing, identify common sources of policy confusion and organizational risk, and gain practical tools to strengthen their agency’s policy manual across law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, communications, and emergency management.

    Learning Objectives:
    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    1. Evaluate the effectiveness of their current policy manual, including organization, clarity, accessibility, and alignment with operational practice.

    2. Apply a risk-based approach to policy development and prioritization to focus effort on high-impact, high-liability areas.

    3. Write and structure clear, defensible policy language that supports consistent decision-making and effective supervision.

    Waiver of Liability

    By registering for the Put It in Writing training on June 4, 2026, at the Willowbrook (IL) Community Resource Center, I acknowledge that my participation is voluntary and at my own risk. I agree to release and hold harmless the National Association for Accreditation Leadership (NAAL), the Willowbrook Police Department, Village of Willowbrook, Illinois, and all instructors, staff, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or damages arising from my participation, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I also agree to comply with all facility rules and professional conduct expectations and grant permission for NAAL to use event photographs or recordings for educational and promotional purposes.


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  • Put It In Writing - Southlake, Texas

    • 23 Jun 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • North Training Center - 100 East Dove Road, Southlake, TX 76092
    • 118
    Register

    Important Note: This is a live, in-person training event being held in Southlake, Texas. This course is not offered virtually and requires on-site attendance.

    Course Description:
    Put It in Writing: Developing an Effective Policy Manual is a one-day, in-person training designed for multidisciplinary public safety professionals responsible for creating, reviewing, or maintaining agency policies. This course moves beyond templates and checklists to focus on building policy systems that are clear, usable, defensible, and aligned with real-world operations. Participants will explore how policy functions as leadership in writing, identify common sources of policy confusion and organizational risk, and gain practical tools to strengthen their agency’s policy manual across law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, communications, and emergency management.

    Learning Objectives:
    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    1. Evaluate the effectiveness of their current policy manual, including organization, clarity, accessibility, and alignment with operational practice.

    2. Apply a risk-based approach to policy development and prioritization to focus effort on high-impact, high-liability areas.

    3. Write and structure clear, defensible policy language that supports consistent decision-making and effective supervision.

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  • Put It In Writing - Lakewood, Colorado

    • 8 Jul 2026
    • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Lakewood Police Department - 445 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226
    • 146
    Register

    Important Note: This is a live, in-person training event being held in Lakewood, Colorado. This course is not offered virtually and requires on-site attendance.

    Course Description:
    Put It in Writing: Developing an Effective Policy Manual is a one-day, in-person training designed for multidisciplinary public safety professionals responsible for creating, reviewing, or maintaining agency policies. This course moves beyond templates and checklists to focus on building policy systems that are clear, usable, defensible, and aligned with real-world operations. Participants will explore how policy functions as leadership in writing, identify common sources of policy confusion and organizational risk, and gain practical tools to strengthen their agency’s policy manual across law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, communications, and emergency management.

    Learning Objectives:
    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    1. Evaluate the effectiveness of their current policy manual, including organization, clarity, accessibility, and alignment with operational practice.

    2. Apply a risk-based approach to policy development and prioritization to focus effort on high-impact, high-liability areas.

    3. Write and structure clear, defensible policy language that supports consistent decision-making and effective supervision.

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  • 2026 National Accreditation Conference

    • 28 Sep 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 30 Sep 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Renaissance Columbus-Westerville, Columbus Ohio
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    September 28 - 30, 2026

    Renaissance Columbus-Westerville Hotel - Columbus, Ohio 

    Conference Description

    The National Accreditation Conference is the first national forum dedicated exclusively to accreditation leadership across public safety. Hosted by the National Association for Accreditation Leadership (NAAL), this inaugural event brings together accreditation managers, assessors, executives, and subject-matter experts from law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, communications, and emergency management.

    Designed as a professional working conference, the National Accreditation Conference focuses on the strategic role accreditation plays in organizational excellence, accountability, risk reduction, and public trust. Attendees will engage in meaningful dialogue, cross-discipline learning, and leadership-level discussions that move accreditation beyond compliance and into its role as a catalyst for continuous improvement.

    Through keynote sessions, facilitated discussions, and practical workshops, the conference provides a national platform for sharing best practices, addressing common challenges, and shaping the future of accreditation leadership. Whether you manage accreditation daily, serve as an assessor, or oversee accredited agencies, this conference is built to strengthen professional identity, expand perspective, and foster lasting connections across the public safety community.

    Designed by and for accreditation managers, assessors, and public safety leaders, the conference offers more than 80 hours of training and over 50 breakout sessions organized by discipline. The program reflects the real demands of accreditation work—balancing standards, documentation, assessments, and organizational expectations—without losing sight of the practical realities accreditation professionals face every day.

    Conference Agenda Coming Soon!


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