Policies & Forms
BCSP’s Commitment to Fairness and Impartiality
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is committed to maintaining impartiality in all aspects of its operations, ensuring the objectivity of its credentialing activities, and managing conflicts of interest in accordance with established policies and procedures.
To promote transparency, the policies and procedures below are available for review. These documents provide the framework for BCSP's credentialing activities and outline the principles, requirements, and processes used to ensure decisions are made fairly, consistently, and impartially.
BCSP's Feedback and General Adverse Complaint/Appeal Process
Complaint Filing Process - General Credential Activities
Appeal Filing Process – Adverse Credentialing Decisions
Appeal Filing Process – Criminal Convictions Denial and Professional License/Credential >
Complaint Filing Process - Alleged Ethics Violation Against a Credential Holder
Complaint Filing Process - Misuse of BCSP Credential Registered Titles and Acronyms
Policies
Criminal Convictions and Actions Against Professional License and Credentials Policy
Unauthorized Use of Credentials and Other BCSP Protected Materials Policy
Forms
Criminal Conviction and Professional Registration, Certification, or License Information Form
Appeal Filing Process – Criminal Convictions Denial and Professional License/Credential
BCSP evaluates criminal convictions and actions taken against professional licenses or credentials when determining eligibility to apply for, pursue, recertify or retain a BCSP credential. BCSP recognizes the importance of evaluating each matter individually and considers a variety of factors, including the nature of the offense, the time elapsed since the event, evidence of rehabilitation, and the relationship of the conduct to professional safety practice.
Individuals who receive an adverse determination under the Criminal Convictions and Actions Against Professional License and Credentials Policy have the right to appeal that decision.
Please note: An appeal is not a new application review. The purpose of the appeal process is to allow the appellant to present additional information, documentation, or circumstances that may not have been fully considered during the original review.
Filing an Appeal
Individuals wishing to appeal a denial, deferral, suspension, revocation, or other adverse determination made under the Criminal Convictions and Actions Against Professional License and Credentials Policy must submit their appeal to the CEO in writing at executivedepartment@bcsp.org.
The appeal must be submitted within sixty (60) calendar days of the issuance of the written decision. Failure to submit an appeal within sixty (60) calendar days may constitute a waiver of the individual's right to appeal.
Appeal Review Process
Upon receipt of an appeal, BCSP will:
- Acknowledge receipt of the appeal.
- Review the information submitted and any supporting documentation.
- Assemble the records considered during the original determination.
- Coordinate with the appellant to schedule a virtual appeal hearing before the BCSP Judicial Commission.
- Forward the appeal packet and supporting materials to the appellant and Judicial Commission for consideration.
The Judicial Commission will consider the appeal based on:
- Testimony presented during the appeal;
- Any additional documentation submitted by the appellant; and
- The documentation and information previously reviewed as part of the original determination.
Appeal Hearing
Appeals are heard by the BCSP Judicial Commission via virtual call. The appellant may participate alone or be accompanied by a representative and will have the opportunity to submit information and present information for consideration.
Appeal Decision
Following its review, the Judicial Commission may:
- Concur with the original determination;
- Reject the original determination; or
- Modify the original determination.
The Judicial Commission's decision is made by majority vote of the commissioners assigned to the appeal and is final. BCSP will provide the appellant with a written statement regarding the Judicial Commission's decision within thirty (30) calendar days following the Commission's determination.