ILEETA FAQ

The mission of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) is to inspire excellence in law enforcement training and education by developing exceptional instructors, sharing effective practices, and strengthening a global community dedicated to lifelong learning, leadership, and public safety.

ILEETA is for anyone dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and impact of law enforcement training. Our members include academy instructors, field trainers, command-level leaders, researchers, curriculum designers, and industry partners who share a common goal—to inspire excellence in law enforcement training and education.

Members join ILEETA to connect with a global network of peers, exchange ideas, access professional development resources, and contribute to the ongoing advancement of the profession. Whether you teach at a local academy, lead an agency’s training program, or develop technology that supports public safety education, there’s a place for you in ILEETA.

The annual ILEETA Conference & Expo is one way members come together to collaborate and learn, but membership extends far beyond a single event—it’s a year-round community of trainers helping trainers.

ILEETA seeks to share knowledge and skills among its thousands of members to help you provide better instruction to those you serve. We do not seek best practices but are instead always in search of better practices to continually evolve our profession. Whether you are newly assigned to training or have decades of experience, you will find value in belonging to ILEETA.

Apply online or mail/e-mail your application to ILEETA at the address indicated on the form.

https://www.ileeta.org/info-join/

Qualifying documentation can include a copy of a law enforcement trainer certification (no more than two), a letter from a public agency for whom you have provided training or a professional reference or supervisor we can contact about your work in training/education. Click here.

ILEETA offers several membership options designed to serve individual trainers, agencies, and industry partners:

1. Individual Membership
Available as a 1-year or 3-year membership, this option is ideal for law enforcement educators, trainers, and professionals committed to enhancing their own skills and contributing to the profession. Individuals can apply online at ileeta.org.

2. Agency (Bundle) Membership
Bundle memberships are designed for departments, academies, or organizations managing multiple trainers. Agencies maintain a set number of active memberships and can reassign them as personnel or roles change. To set up a bundle membership, contact Jenny Merlin at jmerlin@ileeta.org or call 262-767-1406, option 1.

3. Corporate Membership
Corporate members play an essential role in supporting ILEETA’s mission. This membership is for companies that provide products, services, or technology supporting the training and safety of law enforcement professionals. Corporate membership offers year-round engagement opportunities with influential trainers and agencies worldwide. To apply, visit ileeta.org/corporate-sponsors or contact Jill Johanix at marketing@ileeta.org or 262-767-1406, option 3.

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Dues are $50 for the first year and $45 per year for renewals or $120 for three years.

ILEETA will not share our members’ names with third parties unless authorized by that member.

No, however members attending the annual conference may obtain training certifications from the certification courses offered.

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ILEETA encourages members to share their knowledge, research, and training insights with the law enforcement training community. Members are invited to submit articles for consideration in the ILEETA Journal, which features practical lessons, innovative training ideas, and professional perspectives from trainers around the world.

To review submission guidelines and learn how to contribute, visit https://www.ileeta.org/ileeta-publications-submission-guidelines/.

When ILEETA began creating E-Bulletins we were inundated with requests to post upcoming training announcements, (not surprising since we are an organization of trainers). So we partnered with PoliceTraining.net and put a link on our web site to this service. They are the go to place for trainers to look for training by subject, date or location and they are very reasonable. The E-Blasts that appear in the E-Bulletins are restricted to ILEETA Corporate Sponsors and the only other posting you might see for training in the e-bulletins would be for free training.

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