#9: File Building Tip: Proficiency Prior to Carry

Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, host Areaka Jewell breaks down a commonly misunderstood topic: proficiency prior to carry. Whether you're preparing for an assessment, managing training records, or just trying to make sense of what counts and what doesn’t—this one’s for you.In this episode, we cover:0:41 What does “proficiency prior to carry” really mean?1:28 Examples of when this requirement is triggered2:59 What to do when your agency authorizes new weapons4:09 How personal firearms and specialty teams factor in4:42 Four file-building questions to help spot these documentation needs6:09 The key difference between initial proficiency and annual requalification📝 Free DownloadGet the companion quick reference guide to help you build clean and compliant files.👉 Proficiency Prior to Carry Reference Guide⭐️ Rate, Review & Follow the PodcastIf you’re enjoying Accreditation Made Easy, I’d be so grateful if you took a moment to rate, review, and follow the show on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps more people find helpful tips and encouragement to simplify the accreditation journey. I’d love to hear what you’re enjoying most! 💬Connect with Areaka🙋‍♀️ Digital Business Card🌐 Website🔗 LinkedIn📘 Facebook📸 InstagramAre you signed up to get my free content?Head over to www.accreditationacademy.net/signup to get started. You will get access to a library inside YOUR PowerDMS of hundreds of Helpful Tips smartly organized in categories and new or updated content published every week.