The Law and Public Safety Education Network – LAPSEN- in the  national non-profit association representing the career and technical education instructors, administrators and partnering professionals who focus on the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (LPSCS) Career Cluster. LAPSEN was founded to help instructors and others make a real difference in students’ lives. 

We provide resources, professional development, and connections to help them be more effective.

If you teach law and public safety, welcome to YOUR network!

Identifying the Best LPS Programs in America

America needs the best Law and Public Safety (LPS) programs to serve our communities. Our students deserve it. Our agencies depend upon it. The LAPSEN Program of Excellence process is designed to make the best better. Applicant programs will demonstrate competencies across several standards in the course of a year. LAPSEN specialists assist applicant programs throughout the year with training, guides and mentorship.

National Programs of Excellence receive a special plaque to place outside the main door to their classroom, a Program of Excellence banner, as well as other recognition.

Does your program have what it takes? Learn more about the process 

Sign up to be updated on announcements for the Program of Excellence (such as deadlines, applications, etc.) 

See all the ICPE programs in the Hall of Fame!

             HALL OF FAME

Law Enforcement Program of Excellence Website

LAPSEN Program of Excellence Summary of Findings

A huge congratulations goes out to The HILL, LE Instructor, Scott Carnes in his earning of national program of excellence status! Questions? Scott.Carnes@fayette.kyschools.us . Distinction earned on April 28. 2026.

• Website 

• Lesson Plan Templates

• Equipment Inventory Exemplars

• Program Elements

The LAPSEN National Conference will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and takes place in conjunction with ACTE CareerTech VISION. This event brings together Law and Public Safety educators from across the country to share resources, instructional strategies, and emerging trends in LPS education.

The current schedule includes pre-conference sessions on Monday, November 30, followed by the main conference sessions on December 1–2.

Held in conjunction with ACTE Vision – careertechvision.com

2026 Call for Presentations

• Do you have something awesome to share? Submit your session proposal. 

• Innovative youth programs at your agency? Effective recruitment process?

• Amazing teaching? Administrative experience to share? 

Please submit a proposal today!

Future Dates for the LASPEN National Conference

The LAPSEN National Conference is held each year in conjunction with the ACTE CareerTech Vision – www.careertechvision.com

• 2027 Las Vegas, Nevada

  • LAPSEN National Conference Dec. 6-8

  • CareerTech VISION 2027: Dec. 8-11

• 2028 San Antonio, Texas

  • LAPSEN National Conference Nov. 27-29

  • CareerTech VISION 2028: Nov. 29-Dec. 2

• 2029 Phoenix, Arizona

  • LAPSEN National Conference Nov. 26-28

  • CareerTech VISION 2029: Nov. 28-Dec. 1