Welcome to the Law and Public Safety Education Network – LAPSEN
We are a national non-profit association representing the career and technical education instructors, administrators and partnering professionals who focus on the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (LPSCS) Career Cluster. LAPSEN was founded to help instructors and others make a real difference in students’ lives. We provide resources, professional development, and connections to help them be more effective.
If you teach law and public safety, welcome to YOUR network!
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One teacher said, “it was my survival kit my first year and now it is like Christmas each month!”
Welcome our newest National Programs of Excellence!
These programs have achieved the highest status a law and public safety program can achieve – Industry Certified Program of Excellence (ICPE).
To learn more about ICPE – Click Here.
To learn more about these outstanding LPS programs, as well as other ICPE programs, visit the ICPE Hall of Fame – Click Here.
Buhach Colony High School
Clovis East High School
El Capitan High School
Herbert Hoover High School
LAPSEN PARTNERS
Updates and Announcements
Youth to Career LPS Pipeline
LAPSEN, agencies and schools nationwide are working to resolve the hiring crisis.
Click Here to go to our Pipeline Project
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Learn about LAPSEN
Our booklet on LASPEN will explain what we do, what we offer, and why you want to be a part!
Programs of Excellence!
Seven new Industry Certified Programs of Excellence. See why they are the best!
Certified Youth Instructor Applications Open
IADLEST in partnership with LAPSEN offers instructors and advisors the opportunity to apply to be a Certified Youth Instructor (CYI). In addition to being the most prestigious designation for those working with youth in law enforcement, is also gains access to the IADLEST resource repository usually only available to your state POST and academy staff.
Partner Resources – Xplorlabs
Xplorlabs is its free, STEM-focused educational program designed to inspire students through problem-based, real-world investigations in safety and sustainability. They are a part of UL Research Institutes.
They have several fire and forensic related lessons and resources.
Xplorlabs will also be hosting a preconference training at our national conference as well as presenting!
Pathway & Course Resources
Looking for courses, standards, resources, lesson plan or help in general?
You are in the right place! LAPSEN is a network, meaning we are all here working together.
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Hours of Lesson Plans
LAPSEN National Conference
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