Mentorship Program
CAPA is dedicated to ensuring Accreditation Managers and team members for both Law Enforcement and Communications have every resource available to them and their agency while on their journey in obtaining and maintaining ALEAP Accreditation.
The CAPA Mentorship Program is designed to:
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Assist with agency enrollment into CAPA.
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Ensure CAPA Accreditation Managers and team members requesting mentorship are assigned a mentor based on similar agency size.
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Ensure Accreditation Managers and team members are confident in moving forward with the Accreditation process no matter what part of the assessment phase are in.
CAPA is excited to assist you and your team through your accreditation journey and having a Mentor right by your side
Please utilize the following forms to let us know if you are willing to Mentor or if you are an Accreditation Manager and/or team member requesting Mentorship. We look forward to collaborating with you!
Randy Stewart
CAPA Mentorship Chairperson
How Your Mentor Can Help
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Supports CAPA and ALEAP mission, vision, and goals.
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Knowledgeable on ALEAP accreditation processes and offer experience-based suggestions for each step during the process.
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Is accessible, committed, and engaged during the length of the mentorship.
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Offer encouragement through positive reinforcement.
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Share lessons learned from own experiences.
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Be a resource and sounding board.
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Be open to one-on-one mentoring and distance mentoring.
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Ensure the Mentorship Chairperson is aware of any issues that may arise. Provide feedback on experiences that may assist with future pairing.
Mentor Requirements
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Must be an ALEAP Accredited agency.
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Have 1-year experience as an Accreditation Manager or Team Member.
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Be able to commit as a Mentor for a minimum of 1-year.
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Attend Mentor training annually.