National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety
National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety
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Driving success in public safety without a badge.
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Leadership in Practice Series Videos
Selling the Buy: Justifying your Expenditures for New and Expanded Initiatives
Association News
Watch: Leading without a Badge Summit empowers staff
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation recently highlighted on their website the Sacramento Regional Leading Without a Badge Summit, recognizing the important contributions of professional staff members who support public safety agencies every day. To read the entire post on the CDCR website, click here. Their video below captures
LWOB 2026 Awards
Learning Without a Badge 2026 Awards Emily Meadows Innovation in Action Award The Innovation in Action Award recognized a professional staff leader or team that translated a strong idea into real-world implementation with measurable impact. This year, the award was presented to Emily Meadows, Public Safety Portfolio Manager at the
Empowering Connection: How Professional Staff Strengthen a Culture of Wellness
At the Colorado State Patrol, our mission is to ensure a safe and secure Colorado for all. But behind every mission statement is a truth we live daily—our people are our greatest asset. When we care for the well-being of those who serve, we strengthen the entire organization. This message
Learning Without a Badge Summit 2026
Awards
Meet the outstanding professional staff leaders from across the country who were presented this year’s Leading Without a Badge Awards!
Career Opportunities
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Career Opportunities
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Leading Without a Badge National Leadership Summit 2027
Summit for Civilian Leaders in Public Safety
Join fellow public safety professionals for the 3rd Annual Summit designed to highlight the role of non-sworn leaders in law enforcement and serve as a unique networking event to exchange best practices and recommendations to navigate organizational culture and make an impact within your jurisdiction. This event will provide actionable insights, practical tools, and invaluable networking opportunities to help civilian leaders navigate the evolving challenges of public safety – designed for and by those serving in executive law enforcement capacities, but in a non-uniformed capacity.
March 21 - 24, 2027
Complete Meeting Video Recordings
If you were not able to attend Summit, view all sessions now.
All video recordings from the 2nd Annual – Leading Without a Badge Summit 2026 are now available to NAPSPS members. Not a member? Become a member now.
Leading Without A Badge - National Leadership Summit 2027 - Conference Submission Site
Due by August 31, 2026, at midnight Pacific Time
This is the submission form for conference presentations, workshops, and panels. All selected participants will be notified by October 30, 2025.
NAPSPS & NAWLEE Joint Membership
One membership. Two powerful organizations.
Unlock access to advocacy, professional development, networking, and leadership opportunities tailored to women serving in non-sworn public safety roles for just $150/year – a $50 savings.
Chief of Staff Certification with Executive Coaching
This cohort is open to those serving in a Chief of Staff role within a public safety organization. This includes law enforcement, fire, corrections, EMS, dispatch and other public safety disciplines.
Become a NAPSPS State Liaison
Call for Applications: NAPSPS State Liaisons
The National Association of Professional Staff in Public Safety (NAPSPS) is pleased to announce a call for applications for State Liaisons, with the intention of appointing one liaison per U.S. state and the District of Columbia.
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