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Episode Description:
Researching policies and procedures can feel overwhelming—especially when your agency needs to know how others handle specific situations. In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, host Areaka Jewell walks you through PAC Requests and how they can streamline policy research. Learn how to efficiently search, organize, and share policy documents using best practices that apply to any accreditation community. Whether you’re using Florida PAC or another resource, these strategies will help you get the answers you need!
In this episode, we discuss:
- (0:40) Introduction to PAC Requests and why they are helpful.
- (1:08) The challenge of researching policies manually.
- (1:36) Three main ways to gather policies from other agencies.
- (2:08) Understanding the Florida Police Accreditation Coalition (PAC) and its role in policy sharing.
- (2:32) Tips for searching efficiently:
- Start broad, then refine search terms.
- Use quotation marks for exact phrases.
- Example: Searching "Use of Force Reporting" vs. "Response to Resistance."
- (3:25) How to organize PAC request responses:
- Create structured folders (computer, PowerDMS, etc.).
- Name documents by agency name rather than policy numbers.
- (4:52) What to do when you receive limited or no responses to your request.
- (5:22) How to write an effective PAC request:
- Clear and direct subject lines.
- Specify what you're requesting (full policy, section, survey, etc.).
- Importance of spell check to maintain professionalism.
- (7:27) How to track and organize PAC request responses for easy sharing.
- (7:50) Using PowerDMS folders for seamless collaboration within your agency.
- (8:47) Free downloadable PAC Request Guide for step-by-step reference.
Freebie for Listeners:
🎁 Tips for PAC Requests – All these tips, plus brief video demonstrations: Get it Here
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- Website
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Accreditation doesn’t have to be complicated—let’s make it easy together!
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By Areaka JewellEpisode Description:
Researching policies and procedures can feel overwhelming—especially when your agency needs to know how others handle specific situations. In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, host Areaka Jewell walks you through PAC Requests and how they can streamline policy research. Learn how to efficiently search, organize, and share policy documents using best practices that apply to any accreditation community. Whether you’re using Florida PAC or another resource, these strategies will help you get the answers you need!
In this episode, we discuss:
- (0:40) Introduction to PAC Requests and why they are helpful.
- (1:08) The challenge of researching policies manually.
- (1:36) Three main ways to gather policies from other agencies.
- (2:08) Understanding the Florida Police Accreditation Coalition (PAC) and its role in policy sharing.
- (2:32) Tips for searching efficiently:
- Start broad, then refine search terms.
- Use quotation marks for exact phrases.
- Example: Searching "Use of Force Reporting" vs. "Response to Resistance."
- (3:25) How to organize PAC request responses:
- Create structured folders (computer, PowerDMS, etc.).
- Name documents by agency name rather than policy numbers.
- (4:52) What to do when you receive limited or no responses to your request.
- (5:22) How to write an effective PAC request:
- Clear and direct subject lines.
- Specify what you're requesting (full policy, section, survey, etc.).
- Importance of spell check to maintain professionalism.
- (7:27) How to track and organize PAC request responses for easy sharing.
- (7:50) Using PowerDMS folders for seamless collaboration within your agency.
- (8:47) Free downloadable PAC Request Guide for step-by-step reference.
Freebie for Listeners:
🎁 Tips for PAC Requests – All these tips, plus brief video demonstrations: Get it Here
Follow Areaka Jewell:
- Website
Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform:
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow Accreditation Made Easy on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or the PowerDMS Content Hub. Your support helps us reach more accreditation professionals like you!
Accreditation doesn’t have to be complicated—let’s make it easy together!
Connect with Areaka
🙋♀️ Digital Business Card
🌐 Website
🎧 Want to Be a Guest on the Show?
Know someone doing great things in the accreditation world—or want to share your own insights? We’re always looking for experienced Accreditation Managers, assessors, and change-makers to join us on the podcast. Sign up to be a guest or share with a colleague