IACA Certification FAQ

Please join us for our next webinar:

IACA Certification FAQ

Presenter: Alex Schneider (Police Analyst, Burleson Police Department, Texas)

Curious about getting a crime analyst certification? This webinar is open to anyone interested in the certification process.

Getting either the CLEA or LEAF certification can open new opportunities and boost your career. For some analysts, these certifications come with pay raises/promotions. For others, it gives them an edge over the other candidates when applying for a job. Certifications show you are serious about our job and committed to this field. The IACA LEAF/CLEA Certification Program can be a bit daunting for those of us already in the field. You may have questions about the process to apply, how to prepare, what to expect, etc. This Q and A will start with a brief overview of the LEAF and CLEA processes, how they differ, and which one is the bet suited for where you are in your career.

This event is free for VCAN members and $10 for non-members. This presentation is open to those inside and outside of law enforcement and this presentation will be recorded.

Event is on Friday January 9, 2026, from 1pm – 3pm Eastern Time. Registration closes at COB on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Login details will be sent by COB on Wednesday January 7, 2026.

If you have any questions email: [email protected]