Associations & Organizations

911 Job Hunter  
http://www.911jobhunter.com
Matches member-mentors to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, cadets and candidates. Additional Services include resume-writing assistance, job search and application counseling, education and training counseling and an annual networking convention. 

911Lifeline 
http://www.911lifeline.org
Provides a wide range of resources and services designed specifically for the 9-1-1 telecommunicator to use on and off the job.

AcademicInfo.net
http://www.academicinfo.net/
AcademicInfo is an online database of resources for academic studies. Related subjects would be the criminal justice degree, and law degree pages.

Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA)
http://www.alea.org
Founded in 1968 to support and encourage the use of aircraft in law enforcement. Provides networking systems, educational seminars and product expositions.

American Association of Anger Management Providers (AAAMP)
http://www.aaamp.org
Represents the interests of anger management service providers nationwide. 

American Association of Police Officers (AAPO)
http://policeUSA.com
A non-profit educational organization dedicated to enhancing public safety and bringing the wisdom of America’s law enforcement veterans to the next generation of Americans.

American Correctional Officer Intelligence Network (COINTEL)
http://www.cointel.net
Promotes the well being and safety of publicly employed correctional officers and corrections professionals.

American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) - Lambda Alpha Epsilon  
http://www.acjalae.org
Founded in 1937 to serve all criminal justice disciplines.

American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (AFP-CC)
http://www.afp-cc.org
Offers programs and services for the families of fallen officers. Also supports communication, education and development within the law enforcement community.

American Polygraph Association 
http://www.polygraph.org
Organized in 1966 as a coalition of polygraph professionals, researchers and instrumentation developers.

American Sniper Association 
http://www.americansniper.org
Provides education, support and information sharing to enhance the image, abilities, proficiency and safety of the professional tactical sniper.

American Society of Criminology (ASC)
http://www.asc41.com
An international organization concerned with criminology, embracing scholarly, scientific and professional knowledge concerning the etiology, prevention, control and treatment of crime and delinquency.

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
http://www.asisonline.org
Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals.

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
http://www.acfe.com
Members provide expertise in fraud prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation.

Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction (ACSR)
http://www.acsr.org
Fosters exchange of information and procedures useful in the reconstruction of crime scenes. 

Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR)
http://www.anpr.org
The premier professional force working for comprehensive protective stewardship of the national parks.

Association of Natural Resources Enforcement Trainers (ANRET)  
http://www.anret.org
Mission is to share, and where possible, standardize training information and materials for the benefit of environmental enforcement agencies.

Association of Professional Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Response Trainers International (A.L.E.R.T.)
http://www.alertinternational.com
Association of Professional Law Enforcement Emergency Vehicle Response Trainers (A.L.E.R.T.) International. Supports research and development as well as the sharing of information in the area of emergency-vehicle response operation.

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials - International (APCO)
http://www.apcointl.org
The world's largest organization dedicated to public safety communications.

Computer Crime Problems Research Center (CCPRC)
http://www.crime-research.org
Created in 2001 to conduct research in legal criminal and criminological problems of cybercrime and to provide scientific and methodical aid. 

Corrections Technology Association (CTA) 
http://www.corrections.com/cta
A non-profit network of professionals actively involved in leveraging technology in the field of Corrections.

Crime Prevention Coalition of America  
http://www.crimepreventcoalition.org
A nonpartisan group of more than 400 national, state, federal, and community-based organizations united to promote citizen action to prevent crime. 

Critical Criminology Division, American Society of Criminology  
http://www.critcrim.org
Fosters research and theory development in the field of critical criminology.

Cyber Law Enforcement Organization
http://www.cyberlawenforcement.org
A network of law enforcement officers specializing in cybercrime investigation who train other law enforcement officers and assist cybercrime victims online.

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS)
http://www.dssaa.org
Fosters the development of professional and personal relationships between DSS Special Agents, DSS personnel, other fraternal law enforcement organizations, law enforcement agencies and members of the intelligence community.

Dogs Against Drugs/Dogs Against Crime (DAD/DAC)
http://www.daddac.com
A National Law Enforcement K9 Association dedicated to the betterment of law enforcement K9 operations and to educating youth on the danger of drug abuse.

Eastern Region Police Recruiters and Applicant Investigators Association (ERPRAIA)  
http://www.eastpolice.org
The largest recruiters organization on the East Coast brings police recruiters and applicant investigators together to exchange ideas, techniques and best practices.

Federal Wildlife Officers Association 
http://www.fwoa.org
Dedicated to the protection of wildlife, enforcement of federal wildlife law, fostering of  cooperation and communication among federal wildlife officers and the perpetuation, enhancement and defense of the wildlife-enforcement profession.

High Tech Crime Consortium (HTCC)
http://www.hightechcrimecops.org
Assists law enforcement and corporate investigators to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to combat crime involving the abuse of digital technology.

High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
http://htcia.org
Aims to promote the voluntary interchange of information and experience about processes relating to investigations and security in advanced technologies among its membership.

International Police Combatives Association (I.P.C.A.)
http://IPCAusa.homestead.com
Aims to promote realistic, functional combatives tactics for law enforcement officers and soldiers while providing a forum for the sharing and dissemination of information.

International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)  
http://www.iaclea.org
Advances public safety for educational institutions by providing educational resources, advocacy and professional development services.

International Arson Investigators Association (IAIA)
http://www.firearson.com
Promotes the advanced training and education of fire investigators.

International Association For Counterterrorism & Security Professionals (IACSP)
http://www.iacsp.com
Concerned with all aspects of counterterrorism. Aims to provide education and information  to the public, and to promote international cooperation in counterterrorism policy.

International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE)
http://www.iape.org
Provides education and training related to all aspects of the handling, storage, maintenance and disposal of law enforcement held property and evidence.

International Association of Asian Crime Investigators (IAACI)
http://www.iaaci.com
Organized exclusively for members of the criminal justice community and designed to promote greater awareness and effectiveness in combating Asian criminality worldwide.

International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI)  
http://www.iaati.org
Provides its members with an uarray of experience, training and resources in areas such as technical developments, trends, intelligence information and investigative assistance.

International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI)
http://www.iabti.org
Counters the criminal use of explosives through the exchange of training, expertise and information among personnel employed in the fields of law enforcement, fire and emergency services, the military, forensic science and other related fields.

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
http://www.iacp.org
The oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization of police executives, with more than 20,000 members in more than 89 different countries. IACP’s leadership consists of the operating chief executives of international, federal, state and local agencies of all sizes.

International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
http://www.cops.org
Dedicated to education in the field of forensic computer science. Regular members have been trained in the forensic science of seizing and processing computer systems.

International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA)
http://www.iaca.net
Aims to help crime analysts improve their skills and make valuable contacts, to help law enforcement agencies make the best use of crime analysis, and to advocate for standards of performance and technique within the profession. 

International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST)
http://www.iadlest.org
Serves as the national forum of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agencies, boards and commissions as well as statewide training academies throughout the United States.

International Association of Dive Rescue Specialists (IADRS)
http://www.iadrs.org
Provides a vehicle of communication for public safety divers and water rescue personnel.

International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)
http://www.iafci.org
Comprised of public and private industry professionals who collectively work to prevent financial fraud worldwide.

International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI)
http://www.ialefi.com
Addresses the universal problems encountered by all professionals engaged in the field of firearms instruction.

International Association of Law Enforcement Planners (IALEP)  
http://www.ialep.org
Serves as a forum to exchange ideas, programs, techniques, and policies of concern to criminal justice planners. Sponsors a standard and advanced level certification program for planners.

International Association of Marine Investigators (IAMI)
http://www.iamimarine.org
Develops and provides high levels of training to law enforcement, insurance investigators and other marine professionals. Working and training together with both public and private sectors, combats marine theft, arson, fraud and other criminal activity in the marine environment

International Association of Property Crime Investigators (IAPCI)
http://www.iapci.org  
Committed to networking law enforcement and private industry together to combat property crimes, increase partnerships and improve quality of life within communities. 

International Bodyguard Association (IBA) 
http://www.ibabodyguards.com
World training organization for bodyguards.

International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association (ICTOA)
http://www.ictoa.org
Founded by members of the New York City Police Department, the ICTOA is committed to supporting our members with the most advanced counter-terrorism measures to date and networking internationally to insure the safety and security of all nations.

International Crime Scene Investigators Association (ICSIA)  
http://www.icsia.org
Encourages the exchange of information useful in crime scene related matters.

International Homicide Investigators Association (IHIA)
http://www.ihia.org
Supports law enforcement agencies and death investigation professionals by providing leadership, training, resources and expertise that will enhance their ability to solve cases.

International Latino Gang Investigators Association (ILGIA)
http://www.ilgia.org
Mission is to respond to the proliferation of gangs in our society, especially in the Chicano/Latino community.

International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA)
http://www.ileeta.org
An organization of law enforcement trainers committed to the reduction of law enforcement risk through the enhancement of training for criminal justice practitioners.

International Narcotics Interdiction Association (INIA)
http://www.inia.org
Dedicated to providing indiction training to narcotics professionals worldwide.

International Ranger Federation (IRF)
http://www.int-ranger.net
Provides a forum for rangers from around the world to share their successes and failures in protecting the world’s heritage and to promote information and technology transfer from countries in which protected area management enjoys broad public and government support to countries in which protected area management is less well supported.

Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA)
http://www.leaa.org
With a major focus on public education, LEAA is dedicated to providing hard facts and real-world insights into the world of law enforcement and the battle against violent crime.

Law Enforcement Bicycle Association (LEBA)
http://www.leba.org
Professional bike-patrol training by police for police.

Law Enforcement Bloodhound Association (LEBA)
http://www.leba98.com
Dedicated to the promotion of bloodhounds in law enforcement, LEBA provides beginning, continuing and advanced education to law enforcement professionals and their bloodhound partners.

Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA)
http://www.leedafbi.org
Promotes the advancement of the science and art of police management and administration. 

Law Enforcement Training Specialist International (LETSI)
http://www.letsdawgs.com
Specializes in training full-time correctional and law enforcement K9 officers from federal, state, city and county departments in the United States and internationally.

Law Enforcement/Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
http://www.leva.org
Committed to improving the quality of video training and promoting the use of state-of-the-art, effective equipment in the law enforcement and emergency services community.

Loss Prevention Foundation  
http://www.losspreventionfoundation.org
Mission is to advance the loss prevention profession by providing relevant, convenient and challenging educational resources.

Midwest Tactical Officers Association (M.T.O.A.)
http://www.mtoaonline.com
Fosters an exchange of ideas and information within the field of tactics and operations in police work.
 
Mountain Rescue Association (MRA)
http://www.mra.org
Dedicated to saving lives through rescue and mountain safety education.

National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR)
http://www.nasar.org
Dedicated to advancing professional, literary and scientific knowledge in fields related to search and rescue.

National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
http://www.naag.org
Mission is to help Attorneys General fulfill the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high quality legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions.

National Association of Chiefs of Police (NACOP) 
http://www.aphf.org/nacop.html
Encourages through the leadership of persons who hold a command law enforcement or security position within the United States and her territories and possessions educational activities and services to upgrade law enforcement and security on a professional level.

National Association of Corrections Training (NACT)
http://www.corrections-training.org
Developed to improve corrections training throughout the nation. Provides an association for corrections trainers to network with other trainers throughout the nation.

National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI)
http://www.naddi.org
Members investigate and prosecute pharmaceutical drug diversion. The organization provides assistance to law enforcement, the pharmaceutical industry and health regulatory personnel.

National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO)
http://www.nafto.org
Concerned with apprenticeship training (commonly referred to as the Field Training Officer concept) for law enforcement, communications and corrections personnel.

National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO)
http://www.nasro.org
A collaborative effort by certified law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents and the community to offer law related educational programs in the schools in an effort to reduce crime, drug abuse, violence and provide a safe school environment.

National Criminal Enforcement Association (NCEA)
http://www.ncea314.org
A non-profit member based organization comprised of law enforcement officers that have the aptitude to be involved in pro-active criminal enforcement.

National Drug Enforcement Officers Association (NDEOA) 
http://www.ndeoa.org
Purpose and objective is to promote the cooperation, education and exchange of information among all law enforcement agencies involved in the enforcement of controlled substance laws.

National Emergency Number Association (NENA)  
www.nena.org
Mission is to foster the technological advancement, availability and implementation of a universal emergency telephone number system (9-1-1).

National Information Officers Association (NIOA)
http://www.nioa.org
The NIOA exists to serve the needs of the professional information officer through education, professional networking and ongoing training opportunities.

National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue (NIUSR)
http://niusr.org
Dedicated to improving disaster readiness and response.

National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)
http://www.nicb.org
Dedicated exclusively to preventing, detecting and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft through information analysis, investigations, training and public awareness.

National Internal Affairs Investigators Association (NIAIA)
http://www.niaia.org
A growing professional association of internal affairs investigators from departments from throughout the United States and Canada.

National Law Enforcement Recruiters Association (NLERA) 
http://www.nlera.org
Assists law enforcement, corrections, military and private security recruiters and applicant investigators to attract qualified candidates. 

National Major Gang Task Force (NMGTF)
http://www.nmgtf.org
Committed to providing leadership and information within the criminal justice system and other stakeholders to minimize the effects of security threat groups, gangs and terrorists in jails, prisons and communities.

National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT)
http://www.mipt.org
A non-profit, nationally recognized think tank creating state-of-the-art knowledge bases and sharing information on terrorism.

National Narcotic Dectector Dog Association (NNDDA)
http://www.nndda.org
Dedicated to the utilization and proficiency of scent detector dogs for the benefit of law enforcement and private industry, the NNDDA provides training pertaining to the laws of search and seizure, utilizing scent detector dogs and a method of certification for court purposes.

National Narcotic Officers Associations Coalition (NNOAC) 
http://www.natlnarc.org
Comprised of individual state associations representing more than 50,000 narcotic law enforcement officers, the NNOAC actively researches, monitors and suppports legislative initiatives designed to increase the effectiveness of narcotic law enforcement and law enforcement in general.

National Police Canine Association (NPCA)
http://www.npca.net
Dedicated to the training, development and certification of law enforcement canine teams and their administrations.

National Sheriffs Association (NSA)
http://www.sheriffs.org
Provides programs for sheriffs, their deputies, chiefs of police and others in the field of criminal justice to perform their jobs in the best possible manner and to better serve the people of their cities, counties or jurisdictions.
 
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
http://www.ntoa.org
A communications and educational resource for SWAT, patrol, crisis negotiations and other units that support the resolution of critical incidents.

North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA)
http://www.napwda.com
Provides information and training to police work dog teams worldwide.

Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
http://www.policeforum.org
A national membership organization of progressive police executives from the largest city, county and state law enforcement agencies dedicated to improving policing and advancing professionalism through research and involvement in public policy debate.

Police Futurists International (PFI)
http://www.policefuturists.org
Mission is to foster excellence in policing by applying the tools and techniques of Futures Research (long-range planning and forecasting) to more accurately anticipate and prepare for the evolution of law enforcement 10, 20, and even 50 years into the future.

Proceed With Caution (PWC)
http://pwc.squarespace.com
A nationwide public service appeal to America’s motorists.

Prosecutors Bar Association (PBA)
http://www.ipba.net
Mission is to advance the professional interests of prosecutors through membership services, publications, advocacy and philanthropy; to promote justice and fairness; and to safeguard victims’ rights.

Public Service Employment Association, Inc. (PSEA.com)
http://www.psea.com
An internet membership organization dedicated to helping public service professionals with their career objectives.

School Safety Advocacy Council 
http://www.schoolsafety911.com
Training and facilitating partnerships between the school staff and parents, the community and law enforcement.

Texans For Equal Justice
http://www.texansforequaljustice.org/index.shtml
Texans for Equal Justice is a state wide Crime Victim Advocacy Organization located in Conroe, TX. We assist and empower crime victims through advocacy; information; outreach and education.

United States Deputy Sheriffs Association 
http://www.usdeputy.org
Conducts training seminars and awards equipment to departments in need in the form of bulletproof vests, camcorders and general officer safety items.

United States First Responders Association (USFRA)
http://www.usfra.org
A non-profit social network catering to firefighters, EMS, rescue, police officers, military and those who support them.

World EOD Foundation 
http://www.eod.org
Mission is to enhance public safety through the collection, exchange and dissemination of information, techniques and technology relating to the rendering safe, clearance and disposal of explosive devices and other material emanating from armed conflict, terrorism or crime.