CANADA'S FIRST
NATIONAL CIC
ACCREDITATION
PROGRAM

Elevating Professional Standards
for Critical
Incident Commanders
Launching in 2026, Brownstone Tactical Group's National CIC Accreditation
Program provides ongoing professional development, mentorship, and support
for Critical Incident Commanders across Canada—at no cost to police agencies.
ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN CRITICAL INCIDENT COMMAND

Becoming a certified Critical Incident Commander is just the beginning. The demands of tactical command require continuous learning, evolving legal knowledge, and sustained operational readiness.

Brownstone Tactical Group is committed to supporting Canada's CICs beyond initial certification. Our National CIC Accreditation Program ensures that commanders have access to:

Current legal developments in tactical policing
Real-world operational debriefs and lessons learned
Professional feedback on tactical decision-making
Peer mentorship and best practice sharing
Ongoing training coordination and support
This program is open to all current Critical Incident Commanders who have successfully completed a CIC course in Canada.
ANNUAL
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
01
Annual After-Action Review
Dissemination of a redacted after-action report from a high-profile call demonstrating the expectations of a CIC’s  operational articulation, tactical reasoning, and legally sound decision-making.
02
ANNUAL LEGAL UPDATE
Participate in an online legal update covering current developments in the law of tactical policing in Canada.
03
OPERATIONAL DEBRIEF
Join an online debrief of a real-world tactical operation, examining key lessons learned and practical application of tactical principles.
04
TABLETOP EXERCISE PARTICIPATION
Confirm participation in an annual tabletop exercise to maintain operational decision-making skills. (Brownstone Tactical Group will facilitate tabletop exercises for smaller teams without in-house capability.)
05
TACTICAL TRAINING PARTICIPATION
Confirm attendance at a minimum of two tactical team training days per year, with emphasis on hostage rescue and barricade operations.

BUILDING A NATIONAL
COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE

Brownstone Tactical Group facilitates a national mentoring program that pairs CICs from smaller agencies with commanders from larger teams. This initiative enhances professional development, promotes the exchange of best practices, and strengthens Canada's tactical response capabilities from coast to coast.

Whether your agency responds to one critical incident per year or one per week, you'll have access to peer support, shared experiences, and proven tactical solutions.

HOW THE
PROGRAM WORKS

The Accreditation Program is fully administered by Brownstone Tactical Group at no cost to participating agencies.

We handle all scheduling, tracking, and coordination of the five-point professional development criteria. Upon successful completion of the annual program, Brownstone Tactical Group issues an official Accreditation Certificate to each CIC's police agency.

This voluntary program is designed to advance our mission of providing the best training and support to Critical Incident Commanders throughout Canada. Participation demonstrates a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of tactical leadership.

READY TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM?
The National CIC Accreditation Program launches in 2026. Register your
interest today to receive program updates and enrollment information
DISCLAIMER SECTION:
*Brownstone Tactical Group does not consider our Accreditation Program to be a requirement to be a certified CIC in Canada. This program is offered solely to advance our mission of providing exceptional training and support to Critical Incident Commanders and Critical Incident Managers across the country.*