Law Enforcement Pathway
Pathway Materials & Resources
Law Enforcement Resources (members only) – Click Here
Links Page – Click Here
Pathway Content
Courses and Standards – Click Here
National Course List – Click Here
Law Enforcement Credentials
National Law Enforcement Certification for S/PS – Click Here
Certified Protection Officer (IFPO) – Click Here
National Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification (NECI) – Click Here
Program Examples
The High School for Law and Justice: Houston, Texas – Click Here
Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial High School: Miami Florida – Click Here
Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy: Las Vegas, Nevada – Click Here
Upcoming Training
Be the Best
IADLEST – the national organization of state police certification agencies – together with LAPSEN have established a certification to identify the best in America working with youth interested in LPS careers.
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Nationally Accredited Programs
The LAPSEN LPS accreditation process is designed to make the best better. Applicant programs will demonstrate competencies across several standards in the course of a year. LAPSEN specialists assist applicant programs throughout the year with training, guides and mentorship.
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National Program Directory
The National Census of Youth Law Enforcement Programs was funded by the DOJ COPS grant program.
Search the directory for programs near you – Click Here
Is your program is in the directory – if not Click Here
Student Recognition
Your students can be members of the National Technical Honors Society PLUS a special endorsement for achievement in law and public safety! Don’t have an NTHS – they are super easy to start and no extra work.
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TTAG Team – Support
The Training & Technical Assistance Group (TTAG) is here to help you! From emails and phone calls to onsite visits, these fellow educators are here to help! See the bottom of the page for TTAG members in LE.
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These educators have volunteered to help you. Feel free to reach out with questions. This is your network!
LAPSEN National Law Enforcement Pathway Specialist Tim Hart
Learn more about Tim – Click Here for his Linkedin
Email Tim – Click Here
Tim retired from Fontana, California PD and then served the State Department training police in Afghanistan and Iraq before teaching at Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia. Tim is our representative and lead instructor in all LE resources and training.
TAGG Team Members
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HS Law Enforcement
Cory DeVaul
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Email Cory – Click Here
Cory teaches Law Enforcement Instructor at The Career & Technology Center at Fort Osage.
College Law Enforcement
Chip DePietro
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Chip teaches at Charlotte Technical College in Port Charlotte, Florida.
HS Law Enforcement
Kelly Glenn
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Kelly teaches Criminal Justice at E.C. Glass in Lynchburg, Virginia. She has background not only in policing, but also as a Victim Advocate at a sexual assault crisis center.
HS Law Enforcement
Shad Canestrino
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Shad is employeed at Loci PD while also teaching at the high school. He has taught college as well. Shad is also a part of CTEOnline.
College Law Enforcement
Jeff Branyon
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Jeff is a former agent and current Marshal. He brings extensive industry expertice and oversees our training in forensics.
Kelly teaches Criminal Justice at E.C. Glass in Lynchburg, Virginia. She has background not only in policing, but also as a Victim Advocate at a sexual assault crisis center.
HS Law Enforcement
Lori Henricksen
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Lori has extensive experience in dispatch and law enforcement. She is retired from teaching and now leads BX3 Public Safety consulting.
HS & College Law Enforcement
Stacey Hervey
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Stacey teaches high school and college courses in Denver. She enjoys mentoring teachers.