2023-2024 Credential Information
National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS
Credential Name | National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS |
Credential Vendor Info | LAPSEN https://www.lapsenetwork.org/student-certification/ Available via the LAPSEN Store. |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate |
Credential Lead Consultant | David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IP41 Law and Justice I |
Credential as POL | IP41 POL = Yes |
Pathway(s)^ | Law and Justice (LAWJ) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | Required Certification and Teacher certification. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | N/A |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Correctional Officers and Jailers (33-3012)Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021)First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011)First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012)Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051) |
Articulation | No |
Sequencing | Yes Certification is achieved as soon as the exam is passed; however, students must have turned 18 years of age before they are authorized to seek employment among law enforcement agencies for possible non-sworn officer positions. |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | On-line |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | None |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | CIMC |
Exam Time Allotment | 90 minutes |
Exam Passing Requirement | 70% or higher |
Retakes | Yes For an additional fee. |
Student Accommodations | Yes https://lapsen.org/student-certification/ |
Multilingual Resources* | No |
Directory Notes | https://lapsen.org/north-carolina/ |