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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION LAW ENFORCEME
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 454099882 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · naclec.org
revenue
$75K
expenses
$70K
net assets
$64K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE USE OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND LAW ENFORECMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs (NACLEC) is a membership organization for law enforcement chiefs and equivalent positions in state and federal agencies responsible for conservation law enforcement. It aims to protect and promote sustainable use of natural resources and enhance public safety through education, community involvement, partnerships, and law enforcement. NACLEC fosters collaboration, professional development, and leadership training for conservation law enforcement officers.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Introduction to Conservation Leadership (ICL)
An educational experience for the next generation of conservation law enforcement officers, focusing on contemporary issues, challenges, future trends, adaptive leadership, and self-awareness.
National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy (NCLELA)
A leadership training program for mid-career conservation law enforcement officers focusing on adaptive leadership, systems thinking, mental health, and contemporary law enforcement issues. It includes online learning, a residency at the National Conservation Training Center, and individualized coaching.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Hunter and Trapper Education Programs 4 activities
    • Introduction to Conservation Leadership Course
      Develops and delivers a training program, Introduction to Conservation Leadership, targeted at first-line supervisors, available to both members and non-members.
    • Leadership Development Programs
      Provides leadership development programs, including the National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy (NCLELA) and the Introduction to Conservation Leadership Course, for current and future conservation law enforcement leaders, supervisors, and officers. These programs prepare participants for leadership roles, address contemporary issues, and foster adaptive leadership skills.
    • National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
      Operates the National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy (NCLELA) to prepare current and future conservation law enforcement executives and leaders. The academy includes an asynchronous online learning component, in-person training, and applied learning projects addressing adaptive challenges within their agencies.
    • Public Education on Conservation
      Provides public education through hunter education classes and community programs focused on wildlife management, habitat conservation, and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • Volunteer-Based Habitat Monitoring & Stewardship 3 activities
    • Collaboration with Conservation Law Enforcement Agencies
      Collaborates with state, federal, and international conservation law enforcement agencies to protect natural resources and promote safe outdoor experiences.
    • Conservation Law Enforcement and Investigation
      Enforces laws related to hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, snowmobiling, off-road vehicles, habitat preservation, and environmental protection. This includes conducting patrols, investigating accidents and environmental crimes, and utilizing forensic technologies for prosecution.
    • Inter-agency Collaboration
      Collaborates with state, federal, and international conservation law enforcement agencies to protect natural resources and promote safe outdoor experiences.
  • Membership Survey Research 2 activities
    • Membership Surveys
      Conducts periodic surveys of its membership to gather information on common practices and policies within conservation law enforcement.
    • Membership Surveys on Practices and Policies
      Conducts periodic surveys of its membership to collect information on common practices and policies within conservation law enforcement.
  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Membership Discussion Groups
      Facilitates discussion groups for each NCLELA Academy Cohort to support academy participants in their learning and development.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$20K26%
Program service revenue$56K74%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash$64K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$64K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • ANDY ALBAN — TREASURER
  • EDDIE HENDERSON — VICE PRESIDENT
  • GENE ELMS — PRESIDENT AND CEO
  • KIMBERLY ELMS — SECRETARY
  • RANDY STARK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Leadership Academies Partner — Collaborates with Leadership Academies to deliver leadership training for conservation law enforcement professionals.
  • National Conservation Training Center Partner — Hosts all classes for the leadership academy.
  • National Conservation Training Center Partner — Hosts the in-person component of the ICL program in Shepherdstown, WV
  • National Marine Fisheries Service Government — Federal agency whose Chief of Law Enforcement, or equivalent, can be a voting member.
  • USFWS Partner — Partnership to deliver the Introduction to Conservation Leadership experience
  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service Government — Federal agency whose Chief of Law Enforcement, or equivalent, can be a voting member.
  • federal conservation law enforcement agencies Partner — Collaborates with federal agencies on conservation law enforcement initiatives.
  • international conservation law enforcement agencies Partner — Collaborates with international agencies on conservation law enforcement initiatives.
  • state conservation law enforcement agencies Partner — Collaborates with state agencies on conservation law enforcement initiatives.