Career Details

National Law Enforcement

Description

LAPSEN created the Law Enforcement Certification under the new Perkins Industry Recognized Credential requirements. We started with dozens of industry leaders from the Department of Homeland Security all the way to local police training officers. We found out what agencies of all sizes need in an entry level cadet. Then we worked with Subject Matter Experts from around the country to create a certification that is relevant and valuable to your students as well as industry. The certification is a direct representation of the competencies that became the national standards for law enforcement education.

Certifying Organization

Law and Public Safety Education Network

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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Certificate name

IBM Certified Solutions Specialist - i2 COPLINK Detect V4.x

Certifying Organization

IBM Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analysts Notebook V9

Certifying Organization

IBM Corporation

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Law Enforcement

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

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