North Carolina

Note: this page is not mantained by NCDPI and does not represent NCDPI

State Representative: David Barbour

State Membership

If you are a North Carolina LPS instructor or administrator your LAPSEN membership is already paid for by the state membership. To join follow the steps below. Note: you must have a valid North Carolina address and work for a system in North Carolina.

  1. Go to the “Store” link at the top of the page.
  2. Click on “Membership”
  3. Choose “Individual”
  4. Click “Buy Now”
  5. Click on “Have a coupon?” in blue
  6. Enter: nc2021
  7. Apply coupon
  8. Complete all the information and place order
  9. If you don’t have a North Carolina  address but work in North Carolina, email info@laspen.org

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

  1. Firefighter Technology
    1. NC Fire Technology Blueprint – Click Here
  2. Emergency Medical Technology
  3. Law & Justice

State Course Lesson Plans

Important Links:

Course Credentialing

Visit the LAPSEN credential page – lapsen.org/student-certification – has the most up to date information on all the Law and Public Safety credentials.

IP11 Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency

NCDPI and LAPSEN partnered in the development of the new Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency credential. The secure and unsecured items are on SchoolNet. Schools that do not have access to SchoolNet can download a hard copy to use for testing.

Once the certification test has been completed, the CIMC will send a list of students who scored a 70 percent or better on the assessment in a spreadsheet to LAPSEN (info@lapsen.org) for them to keep in their records.

Use this template for submission – Click Here 

  • Student Certification – Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency
  • Student Certification Located – SchoolNet
  • Student Certification Cost – $0
  • Cut Score – 70
  • Instructor Certification – no additional requirement
  • Review is located on IP11 page – https://lapsen.org/ip11

IP12 NECI National Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification

LAPSEN and NECI partnered to provide industry certification for IP12 in emergency dispatch. For certified instructors, instructional materials are available on lapsen.org.

  • Student Industry Certification – NECI Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification
  • Student Industry Certification Located – YouScience (click to order)
  • Student Certification Cost – $50 for North Carolina
  • Cut Score: 75
  • Certification Information – lapsen.org/neci911
  • Instructor Certification – additional required certification: lapsen.org/911instructor

IP41 the National Law Enforcement Certification (SPSS)

LAPSEN, working with national law enforcement agencies, developed the new National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS (Secondary Post-secondary Student) standards and curriculum materials available on the lapsen.org website for members.

  • Student Certification – National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS
  • Review Guide – Click Here 
  • Student Certification Located – YouScience (click to order)
  • Student Certification Cost – $18 for North Carolina
  • Cut Score – 70
  • Certification Information – lapsen.org/national-le-certification
  • Instructor Certification – no additional requirement

IP42 the IFPO Certified Protection Officer Certification: 

LASPEN has partnered with the International Federation of Protection Officers (IFPO) to offer the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) to our Law and Public Safety students. The course materials for IP42 (AKA Security and Protective Services (SPS) course by LAPSEN) support instructors to prepare entry level employees as well and prepare students for success on the CPO exam.

  • Student Certification – IFPO Certified Protection Officer
  • Student Certification Located – YouScience (click to order)
  • Student Certification Cost – $85 for North Carolina
  • Cut Score – 60 (for high school)
  • Certification Information – lapsen.org/cpocertification/
  • Instructor Certification – additional certification required:  lapsen.org/cpocertification

Overall retest/remediation policy

If a student fails their first attempt they may retest up to two more times provided the school follows these protocols. Schools may be more restrictive, allowing less retests, if they choose.

  • First Retest – May be taken as early as the next school day. Students should be provided a review with the instructor prior to retest. There may be an additional cost.
  • Second Retest – Should the student fail the second attempt, the student must wait one calendar week before testing again. It is imperative that the school works with the student to ensure the student understands the material and is prepared. There may be an additional cost.
  • Third Failure – If a student fails the third testing, the student cannot test again without retaking the course.

IP11 Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency

First Retest – No additional cost

Second Retest – No additional cost

NECI National Basic 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification

First Retest – Must pay again for assessment at regular cost

Second Retest – Must pay again for assessment at regular cost

National Law Enforcement Certification

First Retest – Must pay again for assessment at regular cost

Second Retest – Must pay again for assessment at regular cost

IFPO Certified Protection Officer Certification

First Retest – Must pay again for assessment at regular cost

Second Retest – Must pay again for assessment at regular cost