CANADA'S FIRST
NATIONAL CIC
ACCREDITATION
PROGRAM
for Critical Incident Commanders
Program provides ongoing professional development, mentorship, and support
for Critical Incident Commanders across Canada—at no cost to police agencies.
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:
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS
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.
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.
MEET YOUR COORDINATOR
Cindy Brown is a former police officer and experienced investigator with a strong background in victim support, child advocacy, and operational coordination. She served for ten years with the Saanich Police Department, where she developed a foundation in frontline policing, investigative work, and community-based response.
Following her policing career, Cindy worked as an Investigator with the Representative for Children and Youth, conducting complex, high-stakes investigations involving vulnerable youth and government systems. She also served as a Police-Based Victim Services Coordinator, supporting individuals and families through traumatic events and critical incidents, while working closely with law enforcement and community partners.
Cindy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to her work. At Brownstone Tactical Group, she serves as the Coordinator for the National Critical Incident Command (CIC) Accreditation Program, where she oversees program logistics, national coordination, and operational planning.
Her combined experience in policing, investigations, and victim services allows her to contribute a unique and essential perspective to the delivery and organization of critical incident training programs across Canada.
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