LAPSEN National Conference 2026

LAPSEN National Conference 2026

8:00am CST

CSI in the Classroom – LAPSEN Credentialing Specialist Certification

Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

This eight hour class will certify instructors to train and certify their students in the Basic set of CSI microcredentials. The training reviews best practices in labs and hands on activity, evaluation criteria, as well as teaches various CSI skills regardless of previous training. The LAPSEN Micro-Credential Certification is a new training and student certification initiative to document...
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Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Room 384 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Preconference Training (special registration required)

8:00am CST

Drones for LPS – NFPA 2400

Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

This eight hour class will certify instructors to train and certify their students in the NFPA 2400 Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations (2019 edition) certification. The certification demonstrates students have the basic knowledge of drone operations in the public safety environment. This certification is very popular with students as it has...
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Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Preconference Training (special registration required)

8:00am CST

NECI 9-1-1 Basic Instructor Certification

Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

This eight hour class will certify instructors to train and certify their students in the NECI 9-1-1 Basic Dispatch operator certification. Instructors without dispatch experience may need to take an online course prior to the training. The certification demonstrates students have the basic knowledge, skills, and experience to understand the functional operation of an emergency communications...
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Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Room 386 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Preconference Training (special registration required)

8:00am CST

Police Academy in the Classroom – LAPSEN Credentialing Specialist Certification

Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

This eight hour class will certify instructors to train and certify their students in the Basic set of Law Enforcement microcredentials. The training reviews best practices in labs and hands on activity, evaluation criteria, as well as teaches various CSI skills regardless of previous training. The LAPSEN Micro-Credential Certification is a new training and student certification initiative...
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Monday November 30, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Room 385 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Preconference Training (special registration required)

1:00pm CST

Xplorlabs: Science of Fire Forensics

Monday November 30, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

There’s been a fire! In this hands-on workshop, your job is to figure out where the fire started, and how! The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, specifically addresses fire safety risks and emerging dangers. Additionally, ULRI is committed to educating the future of safety science with their free platform – xplorlabs.org. In Xplorlabs: Science of Fire...
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Speakers

Ethan Schubert

Education & Training Specialist, UL Research Institutes

Monday November 30, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Room 387

Preconference Training (special registration required)

7:30am CST

Registration

Tuesday December 1, 2026 7:30am - 5:00pm CST

LAPSEN Booth - Top of Escalators

Pick up conference swag, badge, and updated information

Tuesday December 1, 2026 7:30am - 5:00pm CST
LAPSEN Booth - Top of Escalators Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

7:45am CST

LAPSEN National Conference Expo

Tuesday December 1, 2026 7:45am - 8:00am CST

Third Floor Lobby

Come meet all our sponsors! Get swag! Get drink tickets! Get your QR scans to increase your odds to win!!

Tuesday December 1, 2026 7:45am - 8:00am CST
Third Floor Lobby Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

8:00am CST

LAPSEN Merchandise

Tuesday December 1, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST

LAPSEN Booth - Top of Escalators

Tuesday December 1, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
LAPSEN Booth - Top of Escalators Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

8:30am CST

Session 1 TBA

Tuesday December 1, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

9:20am CST

Expo Visits and Break

Tuesday December 1, 2026 9:20am - 9:35am CST

Tuesday December 1, 2026 9:20am - 9:35am CST

General

9:35am CST

Stop the Bleed - Basic

Tuesday December 1, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Stop the Bleed is a public safety campaign that teaches everyday people three quick steps to save a life from severe bleeding: call 911, find the source of the bleeding, and apply direct pressure, packing, or a tourniquet until help arrives. It is a simple, yet critical addition, to all law and public safety courses. There is a train the trainer course offered on Wednesday to train teachers...
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Tuesday December 1, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CST
Room 384 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

9:35am CST

Session 2

Tuesday December 1, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

10:25am CST

Expo Visits and Break

Tuesday December 1, 2026 10:25am - 10:40am CST

Third Floor Lobby

Tuesday December 1, 2026 10:25am - 10:40am CST
Third Floor Lobby Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

10:40am CST

Session 3

Tuesday December 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

11:30am CST

Opening Session Luncheon

Tuesday December 1, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CST
Room 391/392 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

1:00pm CST

Session 4

Tuesday December 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

1:50pm CST

Expo

Tuesday December 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:20pm CST

Third Floor Lobby

Tuesday December 1, 2026 1:50pm - 2:20pm CST
Third Floor Lobby Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

2:20pm CST

Stop the Bleed - Basic

Tuesday December 1, 2026 2:20pm - 3:10pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Stop the Bleed is a public safety campaign that teaches everyday people three quick steps to save a life from severe bleeding: call 911, find the source of the bleeding, and apply direct pressure, packing, or a tourniquet until help arrives. It is a simple, yet critical addition, to all law and public safety courses. This session is offered twice on Tuesday. This is a repeat of the morning...
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Tuesday December 1, 2026 2:20pm - 3:10pm CST
Room 384 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

2:20pm CST

Session 5

Tuesday December 1, 2026 2:20pm - 3:10pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 2:20pm - 3:10pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

3:10pm CST

Expo Visits and Break

Tuesday December 1, 2026 3:10pm - 3:20pm CST

Third Floor Lobby

Tuesday December 1, 2026 3:10pm - 3:20pm CST
Third Floor Lobby Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

3:20pm CST

Session 6

Tuesday December 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:10pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 3:20pm - 4:10pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

4:15pm CST

Sector Breakouts

Tuesday December 1, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Tuesday December 1, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

5:30pm CST

Mardi Gras Social

Tuesday December 1, 2026 5:30pm - 9:00pm CST

Crescent City Brewhouse

Come celebrate the Big Easy at Crescent City Brewery! Social sponsors Engage and Code Blue Training Aids will have free drink tickets available at their booths all day - drop by to grab yours!

Tuesday December 1, 2026 5:30pm - 9:00pm CST
Crescent City Brewhouse 527 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70130

General

7:30am CST

Board Breakfast

Wednesday December 2, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am CST

Invitation Only - email Jodi ([email protected]) if you would like to attend.

Wednesday December 2, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am CST
Room 391/392 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

LAPSEN Board

8:30am CST

Registration, LAPSEN Merchandise & Expo

Wednesday December 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CST

Third Floor Lobby

Wednesday December 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CST
Third Floor Lobby Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

8:30am CST

Stop the Bleed - Train the Trainer

Wednesday December 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:20pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Stop the Bleed train the trainer is offered to anyone who has completed the basic course. Completers will be able to teach their students the content.

This session is offered twice on Wednesday. There will be a repeat session in the afternoon.

Wednesday December 2, 2026 8:30am - 9:20pm CST
Room 384 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

9:30am CST

Session 7

Wednesday December 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday December 2, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

10:20am CST

Expo Visits and Break

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am CST

Third Floor Lobby

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am CST
Third Floor Lobby Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

10:40am CST

Session 8

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:30pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:30pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

11:30am CST

Expo Finale

Wednesday December 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CST

Third Floor Lobby

Wednesday December 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CST
Third Floor Lobby Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

12:00pm CST

Plenary Session Luncheon

Wednesday December 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday December 2, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm CST
Room 391/392 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

1:30pm CST

Stop the Bleed - Train the Trainer

Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Stop the Bleed train the trainer is offered to anyone who has completed the basic course. Completers will be able to teach their students the content.

This session is offered twice on Wednesday. This is a repeat of the morning session.

Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 384 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

General

1:30pm CST

Session 9

Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

2:30pm CST

Session 10

Wednesday December 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday December 2, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

3:30pm CST

Session 11

Wednesday December 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday December 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Room 383 Morial Convention Center Hall J Third Floor

Law and Justice

4:30pm CST

Post Conference Meetings

Wednesday December 2, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CST

TBA

Wednesday December 2, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CST
TBA

General

LAPSEN National Conference 2026

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