Commission on Accreditation
About the Commission
To ensure fairness, transparency, and independence in the accreditation process, CPCA’s administration is complemented by the oversight of an independent CAPS Commission on Accreditation.
The Commission is responsible for:
Reviewing and approving accreditation awards to ensure agencies meet established standards.
Maintaining program integrity by upholding fair and transparent evaluation practices.
Advising on policy and procedural updates to keep the program aligned with best practices in modern policing and community expectations.
Providing oversight and governance to ensure CAPS operates independently and free from political or organizational influence.
Commissioners
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Chief Ed Barberini
San Mateo Police Department
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Commander Dan Herlihy
Pismo Beach Police Department
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Undersheriff Keith Boyd
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
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Matt Cromer
BART Police Department
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Erik Fritsvold, PhD
University of San Diego
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Lieutenant Jared Wilson
San Diego Police Department
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Commander Kristin Miller
Huntington Beach Police Department
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Captain Kevin Townsend
Riverside Police Department
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Vacant
Municipal Law Enforcement
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Vacant
Public Member
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Vacant
Legal or Risk Management
Committees
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Develop, review, and recommend accreditation standards and interpretive guidance.
Non-Commission subject-matter experts may participate in an advisory, non-voting capacity, subject to confidentiality and conflict-of-interest requirements.
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Review assessment findings and prepare accreditation recommendations for Commission consideration.
Membership is limited to Commissioners appointed by the Chair. Members with conflicts of interest must recuse themselves. Non-Commission members are not permitted.
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Oversee ethics, conflict-of-interest, and eligibility matters affecting the Commission and its participants.
Membership is limited to Commissioners appointed by the Chair. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, non-Commission members are not permitted.
Interested in Getting Involved?
If you bring a passion for service, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to advance excellence statewide, we encourage you to apply for an open Commission seat or to serve as a committee member using the form below.