LAW ENFORCEMENT
CHAPLAINCY Education

This site is a project of the Association of Law Enforcement Chaplains and is an online training site delivering critical safety and mental health training for law enforcement chaplains. All training is  delivered 24/7/365 on demand.

Welcome to the New ALEC Training Site

We’ve rebuilt ALEC Training from the ground up to make your chaplaincy training easier to find, easier to follow and easier to finish, on any device. You may have been redirected here from training.alechaplains.com.

Returning students: sign in with the same username or email and password you used on the old site. Your account came with you, including your enrolled courses, lesson progress, exam results and completion certificates. If you had a course in progress, we’ve also given you a fresh 90 days of access to finish it.

What’s New

  • New courses. Six courses have been added to the catalog: Understanding Trauma I, Chaplain Self-Care, Understanding the Silent Killers, Human and Sex Trafficking, Officer Involved Shootings, and Cops & Chaplains.
  • A cleaner course player. Faster-loading videos, a lesson list that shows where you are, and a dark mode for easier viewing.
  • Pick up where you left off. “Continue Your Course” takes you straight back to your next lesson.
  • Certificates at your fingertips. Download any certificate from your account or right from the course list. Each one has a verification code your agency can use to confirm it.
  • Track your progress. Your account shows your courses, progress and exam scores in one place, along with a gradebook.
  • Anonymous course evaluations. Your feedback helps us improve every course, and your answers are never tied to your name.
  • Works on any device. Phone, tablet or computer.
  • Simple, secure checkout. Pay by card through Stripe. Your card details are never stored on our site.

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Video Format

Our courses are provided in video format compatible with desktop and mobile devices. The courses are broken into short lesson segments – perfect for busy professionals. Work through the course at your own pace!

If this is your first time here, take a few minutes to watch the ‘Introduction to ALEC” video. It introduces ALEC and explains the basics of the course process.

FREE Chaplaincy Course

Cops & Chaplains

This is a FREE course specifically designed for departments considering a chaplain program, to better understand what chaplaincy looks like in a law enforcement setting and for chaplains who wish to experience a course designed by the Association of Law Enforcement Chaplains. Chaplains provide critical support for law enforcement agencies in various ways but first and foremost support for officers and their families. This course will address key areas of chaplaincy that will help people understand the vital roles chaplains play and some key components of a chaplain program that make any chaplain program a powerful difference maker in supporting the men and women serving their communities every day. Enjoy the course and please reach out for support or with any questions.  [Course Duration 64 minutes]

Basic Chaplaincy Courses

The courses below are the core of our basic curriculum and address current national issues for law enforcement chaplains. They qualify for the ALEC Basic Certification in Chaplaincy.

Introduction to Law Enforcement Chaplaincy

Introduction - What is a Law Enforcement Chaplain?

Avoid Being the Holster Sniffer

Be Available

1h 24m

Chaplain Confidentiality

Introduction - Understanding the County Attorney's Office

Your Function as a Chaplain

Moral, Ethical, and Professional Obligations

1h 1m

Building Relationships with Your Officers

Introduction

Where It All Starts

Is This Right For You?

1h 6m

Chaplain Self-Care

Introduction

I'm okay - are you?

Misconceptions

1h 11m

Law Enforcement Suicide

Introduction - Understanding the Gravity of Law Enforcement Suicide

Risk Factors

ACES

1h 32m

Advanced Chaplaincy Courses

The courses below are the core of our advanced curriculum and qualify for the ALEC Advanced Certification in Chaplaincy.

Domestic and Family Violence

Introduction

What is Domestic Violence

Power and Control

1h 50m
7
13

Understanding Mental Health

Introduction - Welcome

PTSD

Treatment and Suicide

1h 18m
1
9

Officer Involved Shootings

Introduction

The Scene

Tips for Chaplains and wrap up

33m
5

Understanding the Silent Killers

Introduction

Reception of trauma

Symptoms of Trauma

1h 14m
7

Child Abuse

Child Abuse

Prevalence

Home Alone

1h 42m
4
12

Emotional Survival in Law Enforcement

Introduction

The Problem

The Effects of the Job

1h 57m
5
13

Police Crisis Negotiations

Introduction

Understanding the Structure

Hijacked!

1h 34m
2
12

Experience

Our courses are presented by professional first responders and mental health practitioners with years of practical, real-world experience.

Education

Increase your expertise and effectiveness and further your career through our experience-based training courses. 

Certificate

Certificates suitable for CEU credit are provided for each course upon completion. See course descriptions for more information.

Study at Your Pace

Boost Your Career by Learning Critical Skills.

Features of Our Courses

Why Choose Us?

The association of Law Enforcement Chaplains is a nationally recognized leader in chaplaincy education and support.

World Class Instructors

Our courses are taught by instructors with real world experience

Learn Online at Your Own Pace

Our courses have been specifically designed to make it easy for you to get the critical training you need - on your schedule.

Professional Certification

Certificates of Completion are provided for all our courses. These may qualify for profession CEUs.

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