Law and Public Safety Introductory Level Competency
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Law and Public Safety Introductory Level Competency
LAPSEN has created the first Law and Public Safety Introductory Level Competency Certification. We have been working together with Subject Matter Experts from around the country to create a certification that is relevant and valuable to your students and the industry. This foundation certification verifies students have mastered introductory knowledge on their path to industry.
This credential aligns with the LAPSEN Introduction course standards and supporting lesson plans, curricula and resources.
95 Items ~ 90 minutes
Cut Score – 70
Certification Exam: $16 LAPSEN Members, $20 Non-LAPSEN Members
Pretest: $12
Orders, Quotes and Invoices
Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications (STACC)
All of our testing partners offer their tests through a single platform for the convenience of educators. Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications (STACC) offers the platform flexibility we need. You can find all the LAPSEN IRCs there.
Order Exams – testscert.com – Click Here
Instructor Training
There is no required certification for teachers preparing students for this credential.
There is no required train the trainer for teachers for this credential.
Regular training keeping instructors updated in the field is highly encouraged. To see upcoming training for topics covered in this credential – Click Here
Support Materials
Unlike anyone in CTE, LAPSEN provides the most materials and resources for instructors to prepare their students for 1) entry level career success and 2) industry recognized credential attempts.
Course Information
Review the resources for this pathway. Standards, lessons, & materials are available.
Lesson Plans
Supporting lessons for this credential are available to LAPSEN members.
Director of Credentialing
Holly Scroggs, Ed.S. – Holly@laspen.org
Holly is an accomplished educator, former police officer, and LPS high school pathway completer!
Reach out to Holly with any questions.
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Law and Public Safety Introductory Level Competency Capstone Competencies
This is an outline of the test design. Instructors can use this to crosswalk their instruction to ensure they are covering the necessary content. This is also useful to have students create a review for the certification as they progress through the course content.
Standard: Understand common concepts in law and public safety
Standard: Understand American civics principles
Standard: Understand the court system
Standard: Understand the criminal justice system
Standard: Understand careers in law enforcement
Standard: Understand careers in fire fighting
Standard: Understand careers in emergency medical response
Standard: Understand careers in security and protective services
Standard: Understand careers in 9-1-1 telecommunication
Standard: Understand careers in emergency management services and homeland security