Law And Public Safety Education Network

What Law And Public Safety Education Network does

LAPSEN (Law and Public Safety Education Network) is a US national non-profit association headquartered in Milton, Georgia that represents career and technical education (CTE) instructors, administrators, and partner professionals serving the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (LPSCS) Career Cluster. The organization delivers standardized curriculum frameworks covering ten or more pathways — Corrections, Drones, Emergency Dispatch, Emergency Medical, Fire Science, Forensics, Law Enforcement, Legal Services, Public Safety, and Security — through a tiered membership model spanning individual instructors ($25/year), school districts ($300/year), post-secondary institutions ($300/year), state Departments of Education ($500-$1,500/year), and corporate partners ($1,000-$20,000/year).

Core products include the LPSCS Curriculum Framework, the Industry Certified Program of Excellence (ICPE) accreditation with a Hall of Fame, the Training & Technical Assistance Group (TTAG) of volunteer experts, and pathway-specific credentials delivered through partner organizations: the NECI Basic 9-1-1 Communications Officer Certification (with the National Emergency Communications Institute), the IFPO Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certification (with the International Federation of Protection Officers), the National Law Enforcement Certification (NLEC), the Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency (LPCILC), FAA Part 107 drone pilot preparation, and NFPA 2400 certification. Certification testing is administered through the STACC platform.

Revenue is generated through recurring membership subscriptions, conference registrations ($539-$649 per attendee for the annual national conference; $174 for the California LPS Summit), certification testing fees ($21-$95 per student), instructor training courses ($500-$600), and merchandise sales. Distribution relies on state education departments as channel partners, supplemented by a direct e-commerce store and annual events. The organization maintains partnerships with ACTE, Advance CTE, SkillsUSA, NTHS, IADLEST, FAA, NFPA, and NENA, and counts corporate partners including iCEV, 911 Simulators, Microburst Learning, Blue Ridge Mountain Drones, 911 Call Ready, Code Blue Training Aids, and Lemcoe Education. The network reaches approximately 6,500 educators and 700,000+ students nationwide.

Name

Law And Public Safety Education Network

Legal name

Law and Public Safety Education Network

Website

https://lapsen.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LAPSEN is a US national non-profit association providing curriculum, industry-recognized credentials, professional development, and an instructor network for K-12 and post-secondary CTE programs in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security career cluster across all 50 states.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Milton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Department Memberships: Annual memberships for state education departments based on program count. Category One (50+ programs): $1,500/year; Category Two (25-50 programs): $1,000/year; Category Three (under 25 programs): $500/year; Category Four (10 or fewer): optional. Includes board membership and voting rights.
2. School District and Program Memberships: Annual memberships for individual school districts or career programs at $300/year when state membership is not available. Covers all instructors and administrators in the district.
3. Individual Instructor Memberships: Individual memberships at $25/year for instructors in states without state or district membership coverage.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Tiered corporate partnership program: Bronze ($1,000), Silver ($2,500), Gold ($5,000), Platinum ($10,000), Diamond ($20,000). Includes website recognition, newsletter placement, conference sponsorship, and consulting benefits.
5. Conference Registration: National conference registration at $539-$649 per person with discounts for additional attendees at $325 each. State summits like California LPS Summit at $174. Includes preconference training sessions.
6. Certification Testing Fees: Student certification exams through STACC platform: Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency (LPCILC) at $21, NECI Basic 9-1-1 at $59, National Law Enforcement Certification at $29, IFPO Certified Protection Officer at $95.
7. Instructor Training Courses: Professional development courses including NECI 9-1-1 Instructor ($600, $100 discount for members), CPO Instructor ($500), FAA Part 107 drone pilot training, and NFPA 2400 certification at various price points.
8. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including Program of Excellence medallions ($94), vinyl banners ($109), polo shirts ($29-$33), T-shirts ($15-$19), and window decals ($22).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LAPSEN is a national non-profit association that delivers standardized curriculum, lesson plans, industry-recognized certifications, and professional development to Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors and administrators in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (LPSCS) Career Cluster. The organization operates a tiered membership model covering state Departments of Education, school districts, post-secondary institutions, individual instructors, and corporate partners across all 50 states and DC, supported by an annual national conference, state summits, and partner-delivered certification examinations.

Product overview

LAPSEN is a national non-profit association serving Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors and administrators in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (LPSCS) Career Cluster. The organization operates as a membership-based network offering curriculum resources, industry certifications, professional development, and annual conferences. Core offerings include: membership programs at individual, school, district, state, and corporate levels; certification pathways in emergency dispatch (NECI 9-1-1), law enforcement (NLEC), and security/protective services (CPO); curriculum resources for courses like IP11, IP12, IP41, and IP42; the Training & Technical Assistance Group (TTAG); annual National Conference; California LPS Summit; and the Industry Certified Program of Excellence (ICPE) accreditation. The organization connects educators to certification partners (NECI, IFPO, STACC) and provides professional development through conferences, online training, and consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAPSEN Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 700,000+ students reached through network programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• NECI (National Emergency Communications Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNECI provides the Basic 9-1-1 Communications Officer certification for students in LAPSEN's Emergency Dispatch pathway. LAPSEN offers instructor training and the certification exam through the STACC platform. Dispatch centers can hire as young as 16 years old with this certification.
• IFPO (International Federation of Protection Officers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFPO provides the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certification through LAPSEN's Security and Protective Services pathway. LAPSEN offers CPO Instructor (CPOI) training and administers the certification exam. IFPO mandates biennial recertification for instructors.
• STACC (Scholastic Testing and Credential Certifications)coreTechnology or IntegrationSTACC provides the testing platform for all LAPSEN industry-recognized credentials including LPCILC, NECI, NLEC, and CPO certifications. Schools order certifications and request invoices through testscert.com.
• SkillsUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for student competitions in Criminal Justice, CSI, EMT, and Firefighting. LAPSEN supports state-level contests and works toward national competition recognition. Executive Director Washburn credits SkillsUSA as a key factor in his program's success.
• ACTE (Association for Career and Technical Education)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop courses, certifications, and education resources. Includes co-located national conferences for cost savings and promotional expansion. Joint programming of webinar professional development sessions.
• Advance CTEflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvance CTE represents State CTE Directors and leaders. LAPSEN collaborates on policy advocacy, best practices development, and supporting visionary state leadership for high-quality CTE.
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTHS serves as the honor society for CTE. LAPSEN has an endorsement allowing Law & Public Safety pathway students to receive industry-specific recognition on their NTHS membership.
• IADLEST (International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering Certified Youth Instructor (CYI) designation for those working with youth in law enforcement. CYI holders gain access to the IADLEST resource repository typically reserved for state POST and academy staff.
• Xplorlabs (UL Research Institutes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXplorlabs provides free, STEM-focused educational materials including fire and forensic related lessons. Hosting preconference training at LAPSEN national conference.
• iCEVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum corporate partner providing educational curriculum and resources for LPS programs. Offers employability and soft skills curriculum.
• 911 SimulatorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum corporate partner providing 911 simulation technology for dispatch training programs.
• Blue Ridge Mountain DronescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBronze partner providing drone training and instruction. Founder Wayne Bailey serves as LAPSEN's Drone Pathway Specialist, training over 2,000 students across 200 FAA Part 107 classes.
• 911 Call ReadycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBronze partner providing 911 dispatch training resources and support for emergency communications education.
• Code Blue Training AidscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBronze partner providing training aids and educational resources for law enforcement and emergency services programs.
• Lemcoe EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBronze partner providing curriculum and training support. CEO David Lemcoe credits partnership with increased activity in educational markets and better understanding of program needs.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAPSEN offers FAA Part 107 drone pilot certification preparation courses aligned with federal aviation regulations for commercial drone operators.
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAPSEN offers NFPA 2400 certification for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems used in public safety operations, aligned with NFPA standards for fire, law enforcement, and emergency services.
• NENA (National Emergency Number Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNECI Basic 9-1-1 certification meets NENA standards including NENA 56-004 TTY/TDD Call Handling Standard and NENA 56-005 Call Answering Standard.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National FFA Organization: National nonprofit CTSO serving students in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster with the same chapter-based, state-association, instructor-network model. Highly comparable structural peer: state memberships, corporate sponsorships, conventions, and curriculum resources for a single CTE cluster.
• DECA: National nonprofit CTSO preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Mirrors LAPSEN's membership + competition + curriculum model within the Business, Marketing, and Finance CTE cluster and engages the same state and school-level buyers.
• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) serving middle school, high school, and college students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. LAPSEN is an active partner (national competition support in CSI, Criminal Justice, EMT, Firefighting) and the two organizations operate comparable nonprofit, membership-driven models serving overlapping CTE audiences.
• Technology Student Association (TSA): National nonprofit CTSO for students interested in STEM and technology careers. Operates the same state-chapter-affiliation, conference-driven, membership-funded model that LAPSEN uses within the STEM/technology cluster, serving the same secondary CTE buyer.
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA): National nonprofit CTSO focused on family and consumer sciences education, including culinary arts, early childhood, and human services. Closely comparable structural peer to LAPSEN with state affiliations, chapter-based membership, annual conferences, and a single-cluster specialization within secondary CTE.
• Advance CTE: National nonprofit representing state CTE directors and leaders, focused on policy advocacy and best-practice development for high-quality CTE. LAPSEN collaborates with Advance CTE on state-level policy, making it a directly comparable peer in the CTE association ecosystem with overlapping state education department relationships.
• Educators Rising: National nonprofit CTSO supporting students interested in education-related careers, operated by PDK International. Closely parallels LAPSEN's pathway-based, instructor-networked, state-affiliated operating model within the Education and Training career cluster.
• iCEV: For-profit curriculum and certification platform specializing in CTE, agricultural science, family and consumer sciences, and career exploration. A Platinum corporate partner of LAPSEN, iCEV provides curriculum resources to overlapping secondary CTE markets and competes for the same state and district education budgets.
• HOSA-Future Health Professionals: National nonprofit CTSO serving secondary and post-secondary students in the Health Science career cluster. Operates the same membership + chapter + competition model as LAPSEN's pathway framework and addresses the same audience of state CTE departments, school districts, and instructors in a parallel career cluster.

Broad incumbents

• Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE): National nonprofit association representing CTE educators, administrators, and supporters across all 16 career clusters. ACTE is a flagship LAPSEN partner (co-located conferences, joint webinars) but operates at a broader, more established scale covering all CTE fields rather than specializing in Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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