Overview
The Training Academy accredits – through its review and approval process – the training programs for officers appointed under the Peace Officer Act:
- Alberta peace officers
- community peace officers
Correctional peace officers are:
- employed by the Alberta government
- provided authority under The Corrections Act
The Training Academy accredits peace officer training programs for up to 5 years to ensure that participants:
- get the knowledge and skills they need
- take training that aligns with best practices for adult learning
- complete assessments to show what they’ve learned
Program review
The Training Academy must review your peace officer training if it includes:
- vehicle training, including traffic stops, emergency vehicle operations, and more
- communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal de-escalation and court testimony
- use of force and physical control tactics, including baton, OC spray and handcuffing
- report writing and note taking
- legal studies, including peace officer authorities, limitations and jurisdiction
- other equipment as approved by the Director of Law Enforcement, such as shotguns and pepperball devices
Refer to the Accreditation Guidelines which outlines the process and requirements for training program reviews, including supporting documentation to assist with the process.
Get your training program reviewed
Step 1. Download the guidelines
Accreditation guidelines for peace officer training programs
Step 2. Prepare your program package
Read the Accreditation Guidelines document carefully. It explains:
- the minimum standards that are required for your program to receive accreditation
- how to prepare the submission package for your peace officer training program
Step 3. Submit your program package
Send your program package to the Training Academy by using one of these methods:
- USB flash drive
- Alberta government file transfer service
The Accreditation Guidelines document explains each submission method in detail.
After you submit the package
The Training Academy will:
- Email you confirmation that your program package has been received.
- Review your program package.
- If necessary, contact you about required changes to your program. You’ll have 6 months to make the changes and resubmit your program package.
- Mail you an accreditation certificate.
Our timeline to review your training program is based on many factors. These include how closely your program meets the standards in the Accreditation Guidelines document.
Accredited training programs
Table 1. List of all current accredited training courses in Alberta.
Training provider and contact | Course title | Expiry |
---|---|---|
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Sheriffs Branch | Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification Course | October 4, 2023 |
Environment and Protected Areas, Environmental Enforcement Branch | Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certification Course | March 11, 2024 |
Strategic Enforcement Email: [email protected] |
Traffic Stops Tactics | June 10, 2024 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | 5th Wheel & Receiver Hitch Safe Trailering Course | July 5, 2024 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Safe Trailering: Train the Trainer Course | July 5, 2024 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Weights and Dimensions (Alberta) Course | November 7, 2024 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Cargo Securement for National Safety Code (NSC) Regulated Vehicles Course | November 29, 2024 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Drivers’ Hours of Service (Federal) Course | November 24, 2024 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Trip Inspection for NSC Regulated Commercial Vehicles | November 28, 2024 |
SETCAN Corporation Email: [email protected] |
Shocknife Spontaneous Edged Weapon Defense Course | January 13, 2025 |
Alberta Health Services | AHS Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) | January 13, 2025 |
SETCAN Corporation Email: [email protected] |
Principle Based Subject Control Course | June 3, 2025 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | NSC Driver-Supervisor Course | July 22, 2025 |
Leduc County Enforcement Services | Sabre Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Aerosol Projector Course | September 9, 2025 |
DKR Consulting Email: [email protected] |
Transition Training Program: Legal Studies | November 12, 2025 |
The Town of High Level, Enforcement Services | Pepperball TCP Operator Certification Course | March 22, 2026 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Weights and Dimensions: Train the Trainer Course | March 22, 2026 |
The City of Calgary, Community Standards | Transition Training Program | March 23, 2026 |
REGen Coaching & Consulting Email: [email protected] |
Pepperball TCP User Certification Course | April 20, 2026 |
V3X Global Solutions LTD. | Community Peace Officer Shotgun Training | April 21, 2026 |
Leduc County Enforcement Services | Sabre Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Aerosol Projector Re-Certification Course |
June 3, 2026 |
Convergent Solutions Email: [email protected] |
Strategic De-escalation Communication Course | June 17, 2026 |
Grande Prairie County, Regional Enforcement Services | Commercial Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Course | October 15, 2026 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Provincial Hours of Service (Alberta) Course | October 19, 2026 |
Grande Prairie County, Regional Enforcement Services | Shotgun Operator's Course | November 16, 2026 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Sheriffs Branch | Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) User Course | December 6, 2026 |
Enforcement Training Academy | Advanced Animal Apprehension, Handling & Self-Defence – Level 2 | January 11, 2027 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Driver Fatigue and Trip Management Course | March 7, 2027 |
The Town of Westlock, Municipal Enforcement Services |
Community Peace Officer Shotgun Operator Course | March 17, 2027 |
The Town of Westlock, Municipal Enforcement Services |
Community Peace Officer Shotgun Operator Recertification Course | March 17, 2027 |
Wes Kardash Email: [email protected] |
Community Peace Officer Service Shotgun Operator's Course | March 18, 2027 |
Wes Kardash Email: [email protected] |
Community Peace Officer Shotgun Recertification Course | March 18, 2027 |
Wes Kardash Email: [email protected] |
Commercial Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Course | March 18, 2027 |
Public Safety and Emergency Services, Facilities and Fleet Services | Fleet Vehicle Inspection Course | April 4, 2027 |
Lac La Biche County, Enforcement Services | Shotgun Operator's Course | June 22, 2027 |
County of Grande Prairie Regional Enforcement Services | Shotgun Recertification Course | July 13, 2027 |
Alberta Health Services | Transition Training Program | October 11, 2027 |
Lac La Biche County, Enforcement Services |
Shotgun Recertification Course | January 17, 2028 |
Ketto Ryu Combat Ju-Jutsu Email: [email protected] |
Control Tactics and Survival Skills (Level 2) | January 30, 2028 |
Alberta Defensive Tactics Training Inc. Email: [email protected] |
Traffic Stop Safety | February 2, 2028 |
Contact
Connect with the Training Academy:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-6598
Email: [email protected]
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