About
Who We Are
A nonprofit run by educators and industry experts — preparing the heroes of tomorrow.
What is LAPSEN?
In 2002, the USDoE created a Career Cluster called Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (LPSCS) — a framework for secondary and post-secondary schools to create curriculum and career pathways for students interested in law enforcement, fire services, security, and the like. LAPSEN is the leading national organization supporting these efforts at the secondary school level, sharing LPSCS career education programs, curriculum, certifications, and cost-effective models that connect students to work and college. We also partner with Explorers, Public Safety Cadets, experiential learning programs, LPS agencies, and professional groups like NSA and IADLEST to prepare the heroes of tomorrow.
Our Mission
LAPSEN supports any entity that is supporting youth as they transition into law and public safety related careers. While educators are our biggest group, we also work with camps, Public Safety Cadets, Explorers, and many others.
In summary — we are a nonprofit, run by educators and industry experts, here to serve those guiding young people into law and public safety careers.
Our Vision
LAPSEN will be recognized as the premier support organization for the LPS Career Cluster as it relates to secondary & postsecondary education and its connections to careers in the targeted professions.
Our immediate goal
A “turn-key” curriculum for all pathways — an effort to reduce attrition, improve instruction, and prepare the next generation of heroes serving our communities.
Governing Documents
Charter and Bylaws — Click Here
Operations Manual — Click Here
Our Board
LAPSEN is directed by a board comprised of member-state CTE leaders, with AdvanceCTE and ACTE also holding seats — keeping LAPSEN true to its primary goal of improving LPS education. An Executive Committee provides regular guidance and support.
Join the network
LAPSEN is built by the educators, agencies, and partners guiding young people into law and public safety careers. Become part of it.