Tribal Adjudication Professionals (TAP) Certification
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00 UTC | In-Person Training – Union Station- District Offices, 10 G Street NE, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
REGISTRATION CLOSED
TAP Certification program will educate participants on the applicable laws and regulations regarding the background check & and adjudication process specific to tribal governments/enterprises. Participants will understand how to gather and review information to assess the suitability of the job candidates covered under applicable laws, regulations, and tribal codes/policies. The curriculum is targeted at legal, law enforcement, HR, and education professionals.

NNAHRA Tribal Adjudication Professionals Training
2026-01-06 - 2026-01-08 | In-Person Training – Phoenix, AZ
REGISTER HERE – https://nnahra.org/event/tribal-adjudication-professional-tap/
In partnership with NNAHRA, we are proud to announce this exciting opportunity for NNAHRA Members and anyone working for tribal communities.
Tribal Adjudication Professionals Training (TAP) is a comprehensive, two-part certification program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective adjudication. The program begins with a prerequisite online course that explores policies, procedures, background investigation processes, and the intricacies of adjudication certification, all with a focus on their applicability to Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations. This online component provides a foundational understanding and concludes with a certificate of completion. Participants must complete the online course at least one week prior to attending the in-person training. The in-person training is a 2.5-day immersive experience, led by a seasoned Lead Instructor and Legal Advisor. This segment deepens participants’ expertise through hands-on learning and practical application of adjudication principles.
*This training is valid for 22 hours towards a THRP I, THRP II and TMP recertification.

Background Investigation & Adjudication Certification Training for Law Enforcement / Corrections
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-11 | In-Person Training – AMERIND, 502 Cedar Dr., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, 87004, United States
REGISTER HERE – https://pscprotects.com/course-completion/background-investigation-and-adjudication-cert-for-law-enforcement-corrections/
This 2-day training session is designed for Human Resources teams, public safety and law enforcement executive teams, correctional administrative teams, background investigators, and other professionals involved in conducting or overseeing background investigations and adjudications for law enforcement and corrections positions.
This in-person training is an immersive experience led by experienced instructors and legal advisors. Learners engage in case-based exercises, practical application, and guided discussions on suitability standards, statutory bars, and issues specific to law enforcement and corrections. The certification concludes with an exam, requiring a passing score to earn certification.
This certification program includes access to 2 online prerequisite course:

Background Checks: An Overview.
Compliant Background Investigations for “Law Enforcement & Corrections” Positions

Participants must complete online prerequisite prior to attending the in-person training. Prerequisite training starts February 4, 2026.

Fingerprint Certification Training
2026-02-12 | In-Person Training – AMERIND, 502 Cedar Dr., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, 87004, United States
REGISTER HERE: https://pscprotects.com/course-completion/fingerprint-certification-in-person-training/
This 1-day training session focuses on the requirements for protecting fingerprint based criminal history reports and the proper techniques for capturing fingerprints via hard card submission and/or live can submissions. The training will also include an overview of fingerprinting history and instruction on how to properly complete fingerprint submissions. The session offers hands-on instruction on taking a set of clear and legible fingerprints for processing. After completion of the training, attendees will be provided FBI approved forms, be able to take fingerprints and properly perform basic classification of fingerprints.

This in-person event is a training opportunity for the hard card fingerprint rolling and Livescan workstation machines.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon meeting course requirements. The certification process includes:

A final exam with a required passing score of 80%.
A hands-on demonstration of fingerprinting skills, where students must successfully capture legible prints.

This training meets the FBI annual training requirement for FBI Authorized recipients.

Adjudicators Training Conference Sandia Resort & Casino
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-15 | In-Person Training – Albuquerque, NM

NNAHRA Women’s Summit
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-13 | Conference – Chandler, AZ

Background Investigation & Adjudication Certification Invitational
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28 | In-Person Training – Port Gamble, WA

NNAHRA Tribal Adjudication Professionals Training
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04 | In-Person Training – Chandler, AZ

Fingerprint Certification Training
2026-06-16 | In-Person Training – AMERIND, 502 Cedar Dr., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, 87004, United States
REGISTER HERE: https://pscprotects.com/course-completion/fingerprint-certification-in-person-training/
This 1-day in-person training session focuses on the requirements for protecting fingerprint based criminal history reports and the proper techniques for capturing fingerprints via hard card submission and/or live can submissions. The training will also include an overview of fingerprinting history and instruction on how to properly complete fingerprint submissions. The session offers hands-on instruction on taking a set of clear and legible fingerprints for processing. After completion of the training, attendees will be provided FBI approved forms, be able to take fingerprints and properly perform basic classification of fingerprints.

Policy Development Workshop – Focus on Multi-Level Position Designations
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-18 | In-Person Training – AMERIND, 502 Cedar Dr., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, 87004, United States

School Boards Forum for Sovereignty Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-23 | In-Person Training – Albuquerque, NM

NNAHRA Tribal Adjudication Professionals Training
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-06 | In-Person Training – Durant, OK

Gentle Warrior Retreat
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-19 | In-Person Training – Seward, AK

Fingerprint Certification Training
2026-09-15 | In-Person Training – AMERIND, 502 Cedar Dr., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, 87004, United States
REGISTER HERE: https://pscprotects.com/course-completion/fingerprint-certification-in-person-training/
This 1-day training session focuses on the requirements for protecting fingerprint based criminal history reports and the proper techniques for capturing fingerprints via hard card submission and/or live can submissions. The training will also include an overview of fingerprinting history and instruction on how to properly complete fingerprint submissions. The session offers hands-on instruction on taking a set of clear and legible fingerprints for processing. After completion of the training, attendees will be provided FBI approved forms, be able to take fingerprints and properly perform basic classification of fingerprints.

Policy Development Workshop – Focus on Healthcare Position Designations
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-17 | In-Person Training – AMERIND, 502 Cedar Dr., Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, 87004, United States

NNAHRA Annual Conference
2026-09-27 - 2026-09-30 | Conference – Honolulu, HI

NNAHRA Tribal Adjudication Professionals Training
2026-10-13 - 2026-10-15 | In-Person Training – TBD
