The ILEETA Journal
The ILEETA Journal is the premier quarterly publication dedicated to enhancing the skills, knowledge, and effectiveness of law enforcement trainers and educators. By contributing to the ILEETA Journal, you have the opportunity to share your expertise, influence the law enforcement community, and support the continuous improvement of training standards. The journal features in-depth articles, case studies, and reviews on crucial topics such as use of force, officer survival, instructor development, and more.
For the first 30 days after publication, the ILEETA Journal is publicly available, allowing your insights to reach a wide audience. After this period, access is restricted to ILEETA members who can log in to download the journal. With each release announced to over 7,000 contacts, your contribution will gain significant visibility and impact. Writing for the ILEETA Journal not only supports your peers but also enhances your professional reputation and leadership in law enforcement training.
Editorial Team:
Managing Editor: Kerry Avery
Officer Safety & Use of Force: Brian Hill
Instructor Development: Dan Fraser
LE Environment & Health and Wellness: Kim Schlau
Publication Guidelines
The ILEETA Journal relies on contributions from its members to maintain its high-quality content. Your expertise and experience are what make ILEETA a unique and vital association. We encourage all members to share their knowledge by submitting articles.
Types of Publications:
The ILEETA Journal: A quarterly publication covering topics such as use of force, officer survival, instructor development, and reviews of resources. Articles should be 400-1,000 words and oriented towards trainers. Submissions should be sent to Kerry Avery at kerry.avery@shaw.ca.
ILEETA Journal Submission Guidelines (2025 Update)
The ILEETA Journal is a quarterly trade publication for members of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. We welcome practical, experience-based content that informs, inspires, and supports our community of law enforcement instructors, educators, and leaders.
Article Length
500–1000 words.
Submissions exceeding the word count will be returned for editing.
Formatting Requirements
Single-spaced
Calibri 11 pt font
Left-aligned, no paragraph indents
Use subheadings and bullet points when appropriate.
Include references in plain text at the end (no Word footnotes or endnotes).
Images & Media
Submit high-resolution images (JPG or PNG), charts, or infographics that support your article.
Provide image captions and source/credit information.
You may include hyperlinks to relevant resources, tools, or research.
Author Bio & Photo
Include a short bio (approx. 50–75 words, third person) at the end of your article.
First-time contributors must include a headshot (JPG or PNG format).
Style & Tone
Write in a professional, conversational tone suitable for an audience of experienced trainers.
Focus on practical insights, lessons learned, innovations, and current issues in law enforcement education.
Editing & Publication
Submissions may be edited for clarity, grammar, formatting, and length.
Section Editors may contact you with suggested revisions before publication.
By submitting your article, you grant ILEETA permission to publish it in print and digital formats.
Plagiarism & AI Use Disclosure
All submissions must be original, unpublished work.
If AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly) were used to assist in drafting or editing, please include a brief disclosure at the end (e.g., “This article was edited with the assistance of AI-based writing tools.”).
Submissions found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected and may result in future submission restrictions.
Questions or Advice
The editors are happy to answer any questions, discuss article ideas, or provide feedback.
How to Submit
Send your article and any accompanying images to: journal@ileeta.com
Your submission will be forwarded to the appropriate Section Editor, who will follow up if revisions are needed.
Please Note: ILEETA reserves the right to schedule publication as appropriate for the needs of the members of ILEETA. ILEETA also reserves the right to turn down any submission, at the discretion of the editors.
