Recertification & Continuing Education Flashcards

A CPP finishes a three-credit-hour college course in criminal justice. How would this most likely be treated for recertification?

Answer: It can earn multiple CPE credits as qualifying formal education

Relevant college coursework completed during the cycle can earn CPE credit in proportion to its length.

A CPP writes a book chapter on investigative interviewing that is published during the cycle. Is it eligible for CPE?

Answer: Yes, publishing security-related work can qualify as a professional contribution

Authoring published, security-related material is recognized as a contribution to the profession.

Where does a CPP typically submit recertification credits and the application?

Answer: Through ASIS International's certification portal

ASIS International manages CPP recertification through its online certification system.

Which practice BEST supports a smooth CPP recertification?

Answer: Logging CPE activities and keeping proof throughout the cycle

Tracking credits and keeping documentation as you go prevents last-minute gaps and helps with audits.

Credits from activities completed BEFORE the current cycle began can usually be claimed for that cycle.

Answer: False, credits must be earned within the current cycle dates

CPE credits must be earned within the recertification cycle they are claimed for.

A CPP attends a vendor product demo that is mostly a sales pitch with little educational content. How should this be handled?

Answer: Claim credit only for genuine educational content related to security domains, if any

Mainly promotional events add little professional learning, so only substantive educational content should be claimed.

Which security domain would a course on pre-employment background screening support for CPE purposes?

Answer: Personnel security

Background screening is a core part of personnel security, which is a CPP domain.