International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training

What International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training does

The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) is a private nonprofit professional association headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, that establishes national standards and certification for law enforcement training across the United States and internationally. Its core technology assets include NLEARN (a free web platform linking 700+ US training academies with lesson plans, training manuals, and online courses to a user base of 3,500+ instructors and an 18,000+-recipient weekly email list), the National Decertification Index (NDI, a misconduct registry logging 16,039 monthly searches from 11,632 represented agencies), and the National Certification Program (NCP, the first uniform national standard for police continuing education with 350+ certified courses recognized for in-service credit in 37 states). Supporting programs include DDACTS (data-driven crime and traffic safety training), CRI-TAC (no-cost technical assistance with BJA and COPS Office), academy and POST accreditation services, instructor certifications (INCI, IICI, CYI), curriculum development and Job Task Analysis, and model standards frameworks.

IADLEST generates revenue through a hybrid membership and fee-based model: recurring annual membership dues from all 50 state POST agencies, training academies, and individuals; per-course NCP certification fees paid by training providers; conference registration, exhibition, and sponsorship revenue from the annual training conference; modest publication sales (Sourcebook at $150 for non-members); and accreditation service fees. Most core services (NLEARN, NDI, DDACTS, CRI-TAC) are free, so the business model effectively subsidizes adoption through federal grant partnerships (BJA, NIJ, NHTSA, COPS Office, IACP) and converts that scale into certification, accreditation, and event monetization. The organization serves primary segments including state POST agencies, law enforcement training academies, instructors and patrol officers, municipal law enforcement agencies, and international law enforcement organizations (Dubai Police, Kosovo Academy, and partners across 10+ countries).

Name

International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training

Legal name

International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training

Website

https://iadlest.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IADLEST is a nonprofit professional association that sets national standards and certifies law enforcement training across all 50 US states and internationally, operating the NLEARN resource platform, National Decertification Index, and National Certification Program serving POST agencies, training academies, and instructors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Training Standards

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Police certification standards
• Peace officer training
• Academy accreditation services
• Criminal justice education

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for POST agencies, training academies, and individual professionals. Members receive access to NLEARN, Sourcebook, reciprocity handbook, and other exclusive benefits.
2. National Certification Program (NCP) Fees: Training providers pay certification fees for course review and certification. Certified courses are listed in the National Catalog. NCP fees explained on website with costs for providers.
3. Conference Registration: Annual training conference with registration fees, exhibition fees, and sponsorship revenue. Training tracks, networking, and social activities.
4. IADLEST Sourcebook Sales: 2024 Sourcebook available free to members as digital PDF; non-members can purchase print copy for $150. Contains 365 survey questions with responses from 50 state POST agencies.
5. Accreditation Services: Accreditation services for academies and POST agencies. Accredited entities include National: Idaho POST, Washtenaw Community College, Washington State CJTC; International: Kosovo Academy, Dubai Police Training Centers, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IADLEST is a nonprofit membership association that establishes national standards for law enforcement training. It operates the National Certification Program (NCP) certifying training courses, the National Decertification Index (NDI) tracking officer misconduct revocations, the NLEARN resource network for training academies, accreditation programs for academies and POST agencies, instructor certifications (INCI/IICI/CYI), and standards/curriculum development services.

Product overview

IADLEST is a membership association providing a comprehensive suite of training standards, certification, and support services for law enforcement. The core portfolio includes NLEARN (a resource network for training academies), NDI (a national decertification registry), and NCP (a certification program with 350+ certified courses). Additional services encompass DDACTS (data-driven crime and traffic safety training), CRI-TAC (technical assistance), accreditation programs, instructor certifications (INCI, IICI, CYI), curriculum development, Legal Fundamentals training, and the Model Standards framework. The organization also publishes the S&T Director Magazine and IADLEST Sourcebook, and hosts an annual conference. IADLEST operates primarily as a membership organization with a website platform, not a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NLEARN: National Law Enforcement Academy Resource Network - a free resource linking U.S. law enforcement training academies with vital resources and services
• NDI
• NCP
• CRI-TAC
• DDACTS
• INCI
• IICI
• CYI
• IPAC
• S&T Director Magazine
• Elevate Blue

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in Part I crimes, 50% reduction in burglaries of motor vehicles, 40% increase in traffic stops
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2016NHTSA assumed funding responsibility for NLEARN platform from NIJ on July 1, 2019. NHTSA supports the platform's ability to deliver information services and online training programs to 3,000+ members.
• National Institute of Justice (NIJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal funder of NLEARN (National Law Enforcement Academy Resource Network). NIJ is part of U.S. Department of Justice. Grant funding established the platform for law enforcement training academies.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTxDOT collaborates with IADLEST on two unique partnerships providing holistic approach to increase public safety by reducing crashes through free training workshops and technical assistance. Includes DDACTS, Building Analytical Capacity, and Texas Truck & Bus Project.
• Dubai PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubai Police is a key international partner. Multiple Dubai Police training centers hold IADLEST accreditation including Criminal Investigation Department Training Center, Traffic Institute, and International Center for Forensics. Dubai Police hosts World Police Summit.
• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBJA partners on Elevate Blue Essential Training for Law Enforcement (with IACP), Officer Safety and Wellness curriculum, Human Trafficking Model Curriculum, and Legal Fundamentals training support.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIACP partnered with IADLEST on Elevate Blue training program and CRI-TAC initiative providing technical assistance to law enforcement. Joint efforts on officer wellness and training standards.
• COPS OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Department of Justice COPS Office partners with IADLEST and IACP on CRI-TAC (Law Enforcement Solutions By the Field, For the Field) providing no-cost training and technical assistance.
• National Command CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as supporter/sponsor of IADLEST. Provides command-level training for law enforcement leadership.
• LAPSEN (Law & Public Safety Education Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIADLEST and LAPSEN launched Certified Youth Instructor Program (CYI) in 2022 to recognize instructors working with youth in law enforcement career programs.
• IPAC (IADLEST Partner Advisory Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPAC is comprised of 15 organizations providing services to Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers. Members help ensure training and standards meet industry needs and promote best practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Vera Institute of Justice: Vera Institute is a national nonprofit working on criminal justice reform, including police training, accountability, and decertification policy. It overlaps with IADLEST in shaping national conversations on training standards, particularly around misconduct and accountability.
• ICITAP (DOJ International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program): ICITAP trains foreign law enforcement and overlaps with IADLEST's international accreditation work (Dubai, Kosovo, etc.). A retired ICITAP representative even sits on IADLEST's executive committee, indicating direct comparability in international public-safety training.

Direct peers

• Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA): CALEA accredits law enforcement agencies using national standards, overlapping directly with IADLEST's academy and POST accreditation services. Both organizations compete and collaborate in setting recognized national law enforcement accreditation benchmarks.
• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): PERF is a membership organization for police executives that produces influential training guidance, reports, and critical-issue programs. PERF addresses similar audiences as IADLEST (chiefs, training directors) and publishes research that shapes the same national training standards IADLEST certifies.
• National Policing Institute (formerly Police Foundation): The National Policing Institute funds research and training innovation for US policing. It is comparable to IADLEST as a federally-aligned, nonprofit organization working to elevate law enforcement standards through research-backed training products.
• National Sheriffs' Association (NSA): NSA serves sheriffs and their training academies with accreditation, certification, and training resources. It is a structural peer to IADLEST for a different (but overlapping) segment of US law enforcement leadership and academy personnel.
• FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA): FBINAA is a membership association for graduates of the FBI National Academy, focused on leadership training and standards. It serves a comparable US law enforcement training audience with continuing education, conferences, and certification-adjacent programs.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): IACP is the largest US law enforcement professional association, serving police chiefs and senior leaders. IADLEST and IACP jointly run Elevate Blue and CRI-TAC initiatives, and they share overlapping membership among state POST directors - making IACP a direct peer in the law enforcement standards ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• COPS Office (DOJ Community Oriented Policing Services): COPS Office is a federal agency that funds and directs training, technical assistance, and community policing programs. IADLEST partners with COPS Office on CRI-TAC but COPS Office is also a broader incumbent shaping the same training and standards agenda.
• National Institute of Justice (NIJ): NIJ originally funded NLEARN and continues to shape law enforcement training research. As the research arm of DOJ, NIJ is a broad incumbent with overlapping interest in evidence-based policing and training standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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