Credentialing for ICPC Members

 

Credentialing is an optional benefit of ICPC membership. This voluntary program recognizes members' ongoing continuing education, training, involvement, and expertise in law enforcement chaplaincy.

Keep reading to learn more about the various ICPC credentials and how you can submit your application.

Credentialing Fundamentals

 

ICPC credentialing is a sequential process. For example, you must hold the Basic credential to apply for the Senior credential, hold the Senior credential to apply for the Master credential, hold the Master credential to apply for the Diplomate credential, and so on.

As you read more about each credential level, you'll notice that you may earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by attending training events and courses not sponsored by ICPC. To have your attendance at those training activities considered for CEU credit at ICPC, please submit your training certificates and/or transcripts (electronically or via the US Postal Service) to the ICPC office. Certificates should include the date and number of contact hours (from which the CEUs are derived). Failure to include the required information will cause a delay in processing your request for CEUs.
 
Contact the ICPC office with your questions about the eligibility of specific courses, information in your ICPC training records, and/or requests for your ICPC transcript.

Before you submit your application, please ensure that you have met all application requirements for the credential for which you are applying. Please note that payment is due when you submit your application. Applications cannot be processed until payment is received.

Basic and Liaison Credentials

The Basic Credential
To be eligible to apply for the Basic credential, an ICPC member must   pay the application fee of $25 USD and document the completion of 3.5 CEUs (35 training hours, with a minimum of 1.5 CEUs earned in the 10 ICPC Chaplain Basic Training courses).1
 

  • CB01 Understanding Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
  • CB02 Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Basics
  • CB03 Legal Aspects of Chaplaincy
  • CB04 Law Enforcement Family
  • CB05 Characteristics of Stress
  • CB06 Responding to the Call-out
  • CB07 Suicide
  • CB08 Department/Agency Incidents
  • CB09 Death Notification
  • CB10 Self-care for the Chaplain  

The Liaison Credential
To be eligible to apply for the Liaison credential, an ICPC member must   pay the application fee of $25 USD and document the completion of 4.0 CEUs (40 training hours, with a minimum of 2.1 CEUs earned in the 10 ICPC Chaplain Basic Training courses and the four Liaison Officer Training courses).1
 
  • L01 Introduction to Liaison  
  • L02 Leading Chaplains
  • L03 Managing Chaplains
  • L04 Policy and Legal Considerations 

Senior and Master Credentials

 

The Senior Credential
To be eligible to apply for the Senior credential, an ICPC member must be a Full member and 
 

  • hold the Basic credential
  • document the completion of 15 CEUs (150 training hours, with a minimum of 1.5 CEUs earned in ICPC courses) in topics related to chaplaincy and/or law enforcement1
  • have served a law enforcement agency as an active, appointed chaplain in good standing for not less than five years (not necessarily consecutively)  
  • pay the application fee of $50 USD
     

The Master Credential
To be eligible to apply for the Master credential, an ICPC member must be a Full member and 
 

  • hold the Senior credential
  • document the completion of 35 CEUs (350 training hours, with a minimum of 3.5 CEUs earned in ICPC courses) in topics related to chaplaincy and/or law enforcement1
  • have served a law enforcement agency as an active, appointed chaplain in good standing for not less than 10 years (not necessarily consecutively)  
  • pay the application fee of $75 USD

Diplomate and Fellow Credentials

 

The Diplomate and Fellow credentials represent the highest achievements in tenure, education, training, and service to ICPC, and these credentials recognize tremendous accomplishments and service. 

The Diplomate Credential
To be eligible to apply for the Diplomate credential, an ICPC member must be a Full member and 

  • hold the Master credential
  • document the completion of 50 CEUs (with a minimum of five CEUs earned in ICPC courses) in topics related to chaplaincy and/or law enforcement1
  • have served a law enforcement agency as an active, appointed chaplain in good standing for not less than 15 years (not necessarily consecutively)  
  • have earned a minimum of 20 credits from attending ICPC annual conferences and/or regional training events
  • submit two personal reference letters from faith-based organizations, law enforcement agencies, or fellow chaplains2
  • have performed service to or on behalf of ICPC (e.g., served as an ICPC officer of ICPC, taught at a regional training event or annual conference, or served as a member of an ICPC committee)  
  • pay the application fee of $150 USD


The Fellow Credential
To be eligible to apply for the Fellow credential, an ICPC member must be a Full member and 

  • hold the Diplomate credential
  • document the completion of 100 CEUs (with a minimum of 10 CEUs earned in ICPC courses) in topics related to chaplaincy and/or law enforcement1
  • have served a law enforcement agency as an active, appointed chaplain in good standing for not less than 20 years (not necessarily consecutively) 
  • have earned a minimum of 40 credits from attending ICPC annual conferences and/or regional training events
  • submit two personal reference letters from faith-based organizations, law enforcement agencies, or fellow chaplains2
  • have performed service to or on behalf of ICPC (e.g., served as an ICPC officer of ICPC, taught at a regional training event or annual conference, or served as a member of an ICPC committee)  
  • pay the application fee of $150 USD



1CEUs beyond specified training requirements at each credential level can be satisfied in one or more of the following ways.

  • Attendance and participation at ICPC annual conferences or regional training events
  • Submission and verification of training received through colleges or accredited law enforcement training schools or agencies (ICPC will determine the number of CEUs to be awarded for each course submitted)
  • Evidence of a significant contribution to the promotion of law enforcement chaplaincy submitted to ICPC for CEU credit evaluation
  • Attendance and participation in a training event relative to law enforcement chaplaincy endorsed by the ICPC Education Committee

2All reference letters must be addressed to ICPC, on letterhead, currently dated, and signed.