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20212022_TrainingCatalog

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North Carolina Justice Academy


http://ncja.ncdoj.gov
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North Carolina Justice Academy


Messages




from the Attorney General

As law enforcement officers, you willingly put your lives on the line every day to protect others. At the
North Carolina Justice Academy, we are committed to providing the resources you need to carry out your
responsibilities and serve communities across our state.
At the Justice Academy, we work constantly to review and revise training and instruction to help law
enforcement agencies respond to the issues our communities are facing today. These issues go beyond
crime – they involve mental health, substance use disorder, and community trust, among other pressing
problems our state is facing. It’s our job to make sure you have the technology and tools to address these
varied public safety needs, as well as the support you need to take care of yourselves and your colleagues.
As North Carolina’s Attorney General, I share your commitment to keeping our communities safe. I will continue to do everything
in my power to support you and develop further solutions to protect North Carolinians. This requires all of us working together – if
you have ideas that can improve public safety and help people in our state, please share them with the Justice Academy or me.
Thank you for your service.
Very truly yours,


JOSH STEIN, Attorney General

from the Academy Director


Criminal justice professionals value the exercise of planning. Agencies use data to plan the deployment
of officers in geographic areas and telecommunicators for specific shifts. Chiefs and Sheriffs spend
considerable time meeting with citizens to build relationships and receive feedback on quality of life issues.
Officers plan for the rigors of their careers by selecting training and maintaining physical fitness levels.
Simultaneously, criminal justice professionals are ever cognizant of the unexpected. From natural
disasters to intentional acts of crime and violence, our agencies and officers are faced with unique and
significant challenges on a regular basis. Many of these challenges are unforeseen and unprecedented.
They are forced to respond.
Beginning in early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic thrust immense challenges on our world. Most of us had to adjust facets of
our lives, don face coverings, and restrict regular activities. Criminal justice officers were not able to social distance or work from home.
Officers still had to respond to calls and investigate crimes; telecommunicators had to continue coordinating the response to those
calls, and detention officers had to continue being vigilant in keeping detention centers operating safely and securely. As usual, they
have responded admirably.
The Justice Academy has also done its best to respond to these challenging times. Our Training section has continued its work
of revising current curricula, while researching and developing new training materials. One of those critical projects is the complete
revision of the Basic Law Enforcement Training curriculum. We remain on track to complete the development of that curriculum
by the end of 2021, with pilot delivery to begin immediately thereafter. Our development and online delivery of mandated in-service
training continued, with a record high of completions in 2020. Our podcast series, ‘NCJA 10-14’ covered content on the opioid
epidemic, cold case investigations, procedural justice, and human trafficking. Training staff also converted lesson plans for several
courses into a virtual delivery platform. The Support Services section continued its work in keeping facilities safe to ensure the
continuation of training. It also oversaw the completion of the Residence Hall C renovation on our Salemburg campus. This 3-story
residence hall is now open, with new furniture and amenities.
The Justice Academy is also responding to the many emerging (non-COVID) issues facing the law enforcement field. Governor
Cooper’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, the NC Sheriffs’ Association, the NC Association of Chiefs of Police, and
others have all published recommendations affecting officer training. Of particular focus for us are the recommendations in the use of
force and de-escalation arena. Our training staff is working hard to make available industry-leading training on these topics in 2021.
Thank you for responding so professionally in service to your communities. The Justice Academy is committed to responding to
support you.
Stay safe and in touch,
Best Regards,

TREVOR ALLEN, Director 1

North Carolina Justice Academy

Online Courses




The North Carolina Justice Academy online courses are • 2021 School Safety and Responding to School Incidents
designed for anytime, anyplace, any pace learning. Users can • Hemp Industry: Overview and Officer Roles (2021)
complete the courses as their schedules allow and print • Physical and Mental Wellness: Building & Implementing
certificates of completion. a Plan for Improvement (2021)

To enroll in an online course, log in to the Academy Training • 2021 School Resource Officer – Procedural Justice
Portal (https://ncja-portal.acadisonline.com). If you do not
have a portal account, there are instructions on the portal for TELECOMMUNICATORS
creating one. • Civil Liability for Telecommunicators (2019)
• Handling Difficult Callers (2019)
WHO MAY REGISTER • Human Fatigue in Shift Work: Strategies for Improving
Participation in these courses is open to law enforcement Performance
officers, detention officers, and telecommunicators in all • Individual Wellness: Coping with Stress and PTSD
North Carolina agencies. (2019)
• Law Enforcement Intelligence Update: Gangs and
Courses Available Divisive Groups (2019)
• Leadership and Professional Development (2019)
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS • Special Population Callers (2019)
• Communication Skills with Persons in Crisis - • 2020 Career Survival: Training and Standards Issues
De-Escalation Techniques • 2020 Overcoming Negativity in the Communications
• Criminal Discovery Upload for Law Enforcement Center
Agencies • 2020 Responding to Domestic Violence Callers
• Equality in Policing • Armed/Unarmed Security/Company Police:
• Eyewitness Identification Reform Act Understanding Their Roles and Authority (2020)
• Legislative Update 2020 • Mass Casualty Incident Preparedness Awareness for
• NCAWARE 101 Telecommunicators
• Roadside Assisting by Law Enforcement Officers, to • Suicide Callers
Win Hearts and Minds • The Signs Within: Suicide Prevention and
• Strategies to Improve Law Enforcement Interactions Education (2020)
and Relationships With Minority Youth • Physical and Mental Wellness: Building & Implementing
• Truckers Against Trafficking Law Enforcement Training a Plan for Improvement (2021)
• 2019 Best Practices for Officers During Community DETENTION OFFICERS
Dissent
• 2019 Domestic Violence Update • Detention Intelligence Update: Gangs and Divisive
Groups (2019)
• 2019 Individual Wellness: Coping With Stress
and PTSD • Detention Officer Legal Update (2019)
• 2019 Juvenile Law Update • Individual Wellness: Coping With Stress and PTSD
• 2019 Law Enforcement Intelligence Update: Gangs (2019)
and Divisive Groups • Inmate Suicide Prevention (2019)
• 2019 Legal Update • Leadership and Professional Development (2019)
• 2019 Opioid Awareness and Response • Opioid Awareness and Response (2019)
• Leadership and Professional Development (2019) • 2020 Career Survival: Training and Standards Issues
• 2020 Armed/Unarmed Security/Company Police: • 2020 Documenting the Incident Refresher
Understanding Their Roles and Authority • 2020 Overcoming Negativity in the Detention Center
• 2020 Career Survival: Training and Standards Issues • 2020 Recognizing Signs of Assaultive Behavior
• 2020 Communication Strategies When Encountering • 2020 The Signs Within: Suicide Prevention Education
Persons Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Awareness
• 2020 Legal Update • Physical and Mental Wellness: Building & Implementing
• 2020 Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity a Plan for Improvement (2021)
• 2020 The Signs Within: Suicide Prevention Education INSTRUCTORS
and Awareness • 2021 General Instructor Update: Engaging Adult
• Law Enforcement Threat Assessment (2020) Learners
• 2021 Legal Update
• 2021 Continue to Make a Difference: Positive SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Engagement Stories and Studies • 2021 School Resource Officer – Procedural Justice

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North Carolina Justice Academy


Frequently Asked Questions





What are the in-service training SHERIFFS’ EDUCATION AND TRAINING
requirements? STANDARDS

Lesson Plans
CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND NCJA has prepared several lesson plans, which are
TRAINING STANDARDS OPTIONAL for use as department topic of choice.
The rules require that every law enforcement officer The Sheriff or designee may approve a lesson plan
certified by the Criminal Justice Education and Training developed by another entity, or may develop one of
Standards Commission must receive a minimum of their own, provided the administrative rule requirements
24 hours/credits of in-service training annually in the governing lesson plans and testing are otherwise met.
following topical areas: For deputies, the in-service requirement for 2021 is 24
hours/credits of mandatory training in the following topical
Required In-Service Training topics for 2021: areas:
• 2021 Firearms
• 2021 Legal Update Required In-Service Training topics for deputies 2021:
• 2021 Continue to Make a Difference: Positive • 2021 Firearms
Engagement Stories and Studies • 2021 Legal Update
• 2021 School Safety and Responding to School • 2021 Continue to Make a Difference: Positive
Incidents Engagement Stories and Studies
• 2021 School Safety and Responding to School Incidents
Department Topics of Choice for 2021: The Department Topics of Choice for deputies 2021:
• Hemp Industry: Overview and Officer Roles • Hemp Industry: Overview and Officer Roles
• Officer Awareness: Responding to Victims of Trauma • Officer Awareness: Responding to Victims of Trauma
• Patrol Vehicle Operations • Patrol Vehicle Operations
• Physical and Mental Wellness: Building & • Physical and Mental Wellness: Building & Implementing
Implementing a Plan for Improvement
a Plan for Improvement
Lesson Plans
Departments must use current NCJA lesson plans as a For detention officers, the in-service requirement for 2021
minimum for the required training topics. Instructors is 16 hours/credits of mandatory training in the following
should check the in-service webpage prior to any course topical areas:
delivery to ensure they are using the most current materials
available. Required In-Service Training topics for detention 2021:
• 2021 Followership: Being an Influential Employee
NCJA has prepared several lesson plans, which are • 2021 Detention Legal Update
OPTIONAL for use as a department topic of choice. The • 2021 Inmate Mental Health
Chief or designee may approve a lesson plan developed by
another entity, or may develop one of their own, provided Department Topics of Choice for detention 2021:
the administrative rule requirements governing lesson plans • Physical and Mental Wellness: Building & Implementing
and testing are otherwise met. a Plan for Improvement
• Transportation and Security of Inmates
• Cell Management and Control
20 21 If you need additional information on



mandatory in-service training, visit the
in-service training web link at:

http://ncja.ncdoj.gov.


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North Carolina Justice Academy


Frequently Asked Questions





For telecommunicators, the in-service requirment for Do I have to attend the Instructor
2021 is 16 hours/credits of mandatory training in the Update sessions to teach a block of
following topical areas: instruction for in-service training?

Required In-Service Training topics for telecommunicators
2021: No.
• 2021 Followership: Being an Influential Employee
• 2021 Critical Thinking for Telecommunicators
• 2021 Crisis Negotiations How do I get the in-service lesson
plans and other related material
Department Topics of Choice for telecommunicators from NCJA?
2021:
• VIPER System and ESInet Explained
• Handling the Active Assailant Incident There are two methods to obtain materials:
• Shift Management Skills in the Communication Center
• Physical and Mental Wellness: Building & Implementing (a) In-Service material (lesson plans, tests, answer keys,
a Plan for Improvement handouts, PowerPoints) is available for instructors and
training coordinators to download on the In-Service
Resources webpage. This is the preferred method of access; the
most current material is posted for your use.

(b) The same material can also be purchased on a thumb
drive from the NCJA bookstore.




Where can I find more in-depth
information regarding the
coordination and delivery of
in-service training?

You can access the Mandated In-Service Training Manual
from the In-Service Resources webpage, which contains
answers to frequently asked questions. Also, on the same
webpage, you can find Online Learning assistance as well as
the current and upcoming year’s training topics.
https://ncdoj.gov/ncja/commission-courses/in-service/

Note: If you have questions related to NCJA’s role in the
development of in-service training, please contact Merrily
Cheek at 910-926-6008, [email protected].

*All photographs were taken pre-Covid-19.

If you need additional information on mandatory in-service

training, visit the in-service training web link at:
http://ncja.ncdoj.gov.




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In-Service Instructor Updates


Detention, Law Enforcement, and Telecommunicator



Who Should Attend Materials provided include an instructor lesson plan for
Instructors/Training Coordinators responsibile for delivering each block presented. No Instructor CD/DVDs will be
in-service training or identifying the upcoming year’s training provided, thereby ensuring instructors are always using the
topics for their agencies. most current material. In-service material is available for
instructors to download from the NCJA webpage, but is
Course Description and Objectives also available for purchase through the bookstore.
The In-Service Instructor Updates course’s primary
objective is to allow instructors and/or training coordinators Course Requirements
to preview the upcoming year’s in-service material. There is Students should be a Commission-certified instructor,
an opportunity to hear from the developers of those blocks School Director, or serve in a training coordinator capacity
and to receive delivery tips for when the instructors/students for a law enforcement agency or a community college.
return to their agencies to provide the same training. It is
NCJA’s intent that by providing this instruction, agencies can Length of Course
better prepare for the planning and delivery of mandatory
in-service training. Detention: One day
Law Enforcement: Two days
If any law enforcement courses are taught in their entirety Telecommunicator: One day
and tested upon, an instructor/student may earn in-service
credit if both 1) they signed the class roster, and 2) they Course Coordinators
received a passing score on the end of block test. However, Detention Officer in-service training:
any blocks presented as an overview only (law enforcement, Amanda Stephenson at [email protected]
detention, or telecommunicator) will not be eligible for
testing or in-service credit. Law Enforcement in-service training:
Merrily Cheek at [email protected]

Telecommunicator in-service training:
Susan Gillis at [email protected]
For All


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See the NCJA Training Portal:



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North Carolina Justice Academy

Course Offerings



in alphabetical order






Course Requirements: School Resource Officer training is
Advanced Child Death a prerequisite for attendance at the discretion of the course
Investigations coordinator. Students must successfully score 70% or higher
on a final written exam and pass all practical exercises. All
Course Description: This course will offer students the practical exercises are pass or fail with the opportunity for
knowledge necessary to pursue appropriate charges on remediation for failures.
child death cases. The student will review and understand Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham
investigative techniques in nationally recognized major cases.
Only sworn law enforcement should attend this course.
Course Requirements: Child Death Investigation is a
prerequisite for attendance at the discretion of the course
coordinator. Advanced Traffic Crash
Course Coordinator: Russell Strickland Investigation


Course Description: To enable participants to interpret and
analyze traffic crash evidence.

Advanced Reconstruction with Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions. Satisfactory completion of practical exercises
CDR Applications conducted throughout the course must be accomplished. A
minimum score of 75% must be attained on the final exam.
Course Description: The purpose of this class is to teach the Course Coordinator: Danny Gray
class participants how to work with the CDR data, particularly
how to properly use the DELTA-v data to determine impact
and post-impact velocities in various types of collision
scenarios. All of the projects presented in the class are based
on actual collisions using downloads obtained from those
collisions, reinforcing that the techniques taught in this class Aggressive Driving
can be applied to the real world. Enforcement (Web-Based)

Course Requirements: For further information please
contact the course coordinator. Course Description: To provide the participants with the
information needed to identify and address aggressive driving
Vendor Course Fee: TBA
behaviors on public streets and highways. The objective
Course Coordinator: Danny Gray of this course is for officers to identify aggressive driving
behaviors, interpret and understand the legal considerations
involved in the enforcement of aggressive driving, and design
an aggressive driving campaign.
Course Requirements: Students must complete all
Advanced SRO Survival assignments by the conclusion of the course. A minimum
score of 70% must be attained on all written examinations
and assignments. Students must have access to a computer
Course Description: To provide additional skills for the and Microsoft Office.
school resource officer by building on the fundamentals
learned in initial school resource officer training. Course Coordinator: Arron Stevens


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AR 15 Patrol Rifle Armorer Basic Hostage and Crisis

Course Negotiations

Course Description: Classroom materials and tools will be Course Description: The Basic Hostage and Crisis
provided by Triton Training Group. Each class will provide Negotiations course is designed in a forty (40) hour format
an in-depth education on the platform to include detailed to prepare a law enforcement professional to act as a
disassembly, troubleshooting, cleaning and maintenance, and hostage/crisis negotiator or team member on a hostage/
inspection. Certificates provided are good for three years and crisis negotiations team. The course is based on fundamentals
include post-class support with assistance as needed. developed by the FBI and guidelines from the National
Council of Negotiation Associations (NCNA). The course
Course Requirements: Must register with Triton Training will consist of practice, role-play, and scenario-based training.
Group for enrollment. Must also register with NCJA for The student will leave this course with the fundamental skill
logistical purposes.
sets of hostage/crisis negotiations techniques.
Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions. Students must attain a score of 75% on a final written
examination. Students must also attend and participate in
classroom and scenario exercises. A laptop computer or other
internet-accessible device is recommended.
At-Scene Traffic Crash Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan

Investigations

Course Description: To enable participants to determine the
minimum speed of a vehicle involved in a crash based upon
physical evidence documented at the scene. Basic Inmate Transport

Course Requirements: Students must have successfully
completed NCJA ’s Introduction to Traffic Crash Investigation Course Description: This course will give the student the
prior to attending this course. 100% attendance is required knowledge and practical skills required to conduct efficient,
for in-class sessions as well as pass the written examination safe, and secure transport of inmates. Students will be able to
with a minimum score of 75%. describe proper search techniques of an inmate. Students will
Course Coordinator: Danny Gray be able to demonstrate the proper use of various mechanical
restraints. Practical exercise scenarios will be conducted
to demonstrate the proper procedures for both single and
multiple inmate transports.
Course Requirements: The student is expected to attend all
class sessions. Students are expected to successfully complete
Background Investigations all practical exercises. Each student must pass a written final
exam. Students should bring all issued duty gear.
*LCP and CICP Accredited Course Course Coordinator: Amanda Stephenson

Course Description: Background Investigations takes a
comprehensive look at the details involved in the selection
of candidates to work in the criminal justice profession.
From ethical and legal issues to the mandated requirements
of each commission, the background process can become
tedious. This course helps leaders and those responsible for
conducting backgrounds to better understand the process
and to navigate it effectively.
Course Requirements: Students must attend all class
sessions. Each offering of the course is delivered virtually
or by traditional classroom methods, so verify which type of
class you are registering for.
Course Coordinator: Kevin Tingen


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Basic Latent Print Comparison Course Requirements: Attendance of 100% is required at
Course all class sessions. Students are required to participate in all
practical exercises. A minimum score of 75% must be achieved

Course Description: This class is designed to provide an on the final exam. Students will be required to compile a case
enjoyable learning environment and will at no time be an file.

embarrassment to any student. If you are serious about Course Coordinator: Amber Burgess-Cox
improving your comparison skills, this class will prove both
challenging and rewarding to you. Combining lecture and latent
print practical exercises, the emphasis in this course is placed
on print orientation to improve each student’s comparison
skills. Exercises are designed to provide the student with real-
life casework training experience.
Course Requirements: *Minimum Requirements* Each
student must have attended and completed a course in the
introduction to the science of fingerprints - OR - on the job
training in inked prints to include: pattern classification, NCIC
classification formula, ACE-V , and general Fingerprint
Terms.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds






Basic Narcotics Investigator
Course Description: To successfully conduct safe and
effective undercover drug operations while ensuring successful
prosecution. This course will cover undercover operations
and controlled substances identification with intelligence,
undercover buys, use of confidential informants up to the Budgeting for Police Managers
point where students will draft a search warrant based on (Web-Based)
the scenarios and practical exercises. Students will also learn
about the use of and utilize electronic listening/monitoring *LCP Accredited Course
devices and GPS trackers during the practical exercises and
knock-and-talk scenarios. Course Description: This course is designed to help criminal
Course Requirements: 100% attendance for all sessions. justice leaders and budget managers to better understand the
Students should ensure that they have in court blocks for the why’s, the should’s, and the should not’s of the annual budgeting
scheduled course time. Students are required to participate in process. The course explores the statutory requirements of
all practical and written exercises. A minimum score of 75% municipal budgeting, the importance of involving stakeholders
must be achieved on the final exam. in the process, and focuses heavily on the practical applications
of the budget process, namely how to apply the numbers using
Course Coordinator: William Loucks spreadsheets. It also considers the importance of presenting
the budget to produce positive outcomes.
Course Requirements: This course is 100% online, providing
up to seven weeks for completion. Students work at their
own pace with assistance, as needed, by the course instructor.
Students should already be familiar with the basic use of
Basic Sex Crimes and Child Microsoft Excel®, Word®, and PowerPoint® before taking
Abuse Investigations this course.

Course Description: Students will identify elements of sex *Limit two (2) students per agency
crimes and child abuse; describe initial response procedures Course Coordinator: Kevin Tingen
and crime scene preservation; list ways to identify physical
and behavioral indicators of abuse; review DNA collection
procedures, and learn interviewing techniques for both victims
and suspects.

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CDR/EDR Analyst Training Chemical Processing
Techniques
Course Description: This course is an opportunity for
qualified and experienced CDR/EDR Technicians to
advance their skill level to Analyst. This course provides Course Description: To provide the knowledge and skills
qualified individuals with both knowledge and skill level necessary to utilize forensic chemical techniques to locate,
expertise for courtroom testimony. You must include a copy preserve, and collect items of forensic evidence from crime
of the appropriate Technician level training certificate when scenes and items collected. Students will utilize chemical
registering for this course. processes to develop items of evidence on porous and non-
porous surfaces, post-cyanoacrylate use, presumptive blood
Course Requirements: 100% attendance is required at all via chemical and chemo-luminescence, and non-traditional
course delivery times and locations. This training will be surfaces. Patrol officers, investigators, and other persons
conducted rain or shine. responsible for crime scene processing, evidence collection,
Vendor Course Fee: TBA and evidence submission should attend this course.
Course Coordinator: Danny Gray Course Requirements: Crime Scene Investigation.
Course Coordinator: Michael S. Glenn









Child Death Investigations

Course Description: This course is for law enforcement
officers, investigators, attorneys, medicolegal investigators,
crime scene technicians, fire/rescue and emergency management
personnel, and other agency personnel involved in the response
to or investigation of child deaths. This course will provide
information to the student to classify the different causes of
death for children and identify the extent of investigation
warranted for each.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions.

thecrashhub.com Course Coordinator: Russell Strickland






Central NC Negotiator Network ChildFirst Interviewing - Child

Training Conference First: Forensic Interviewing of

Course Description: Federal, State, and Local Law Kids and Preparing for Court
Enforcement Officers and analytical personnel assigned to a
unit with responsibility in the area of hostage negotiation will Course Description: To increase/enhance the forensic
benefit from this training. interviewing skills of law enforcement, social workers,
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class medical and legal professionals who work with child victims
sessions. Successfully complete all practical exercises. of maltreatment. The training provides semi-structured
research and evidenced-based, legally defensible protocol for
Vendor Fee: TBA interviewing child victims.
Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan Course Requirements: Attendance at all class sessions is
required.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds


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Children’s Advocacy Centers of Community Policing Before
NC Conference the Crisis


Course Description: Provide symposium attendees with Course Description: This course is intended for sworn
specialized training in their respective fields while enhancing and non-sworn personnel who will be actively engaged in
the multi-disciplinary team environment. The annual community policing initiatives within their agency. The course
conference training agenda is developed during the course of is designed to increase understanding of how to improve
each year and published on the Child Advocacy Centers of community policing through close working relationships with
North Carolina website. people in the community. Additionally, the course provides
information and strategies for building relationships of trust
Course Requirements: Attendees must be present at all with communities of color.
of the sessions for their track. Law Enforcement attendees
seeking North Carolina Justice Academy credit for attendance Course Requirements: This is a vendor course for which
must provide the necessary NCJA registration information to the following fees apply: $125 for one person; $200 for for a
the conference organizer or person handling the registration two-person team; $275 for a three person team. Your check
and attendance. is to be made out to Chuck Claxton, Ph. D . and sent to P . O.
Box 1813, Blowing Rock, NC 28605. For more information,
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds
contact [email protected]
Course Coordinator: Carlton Joyner






Cold Case - Techniques for

Unresolved Investigations Coordinating In-Service Training

Course Description: To provide an overview of the lead Course Description: Those seeking Commission-designation
investigator’s responsibilities during a cold case homicide as a new In-Service Training Coordinator (ISTC) must
investigation and enable the student to effectively initiate and take this course and receive a certificate before submitting
investigate a previously unresolved murder. their application for In-Service Training Coordinator to the
Course Requirements: 100% attendance is required. Standards Divisions. Students will participate in discussions
of their roles and responsibilities in complying with both
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds Sheriffs’ and CJ Commission rules, familiarize themselves
with common questions and answers regarding the delivery
of in-service training, review the online learning platform and
features in Acadis, and practice completing a Criminal Justice
Instructor Evaluation.
Comments: Representatives from the Standards Divisions will
Community-Oriented Policing often be present at training sessions to provide information
as to their oversight of compliance with in-service training,
Course Description: This course is intended for sworn records retention, auditing needs, and various Administrative
and non-sworn personnel who will be actively engaged in Rules governing the ISTC and in-service training. At times,
community policing initiatives within their agency. While much experienced ISTCs will also serve as guest presenters. This
of the course content focuses on the delivery of police service course may be offered both in the academic classroom and
by sworn officers, all departmental personnel responsible for web-based.
dealing with the public can benefit from this course.
Course Coordinator: Merrily Cheek
Course Requirements: Students should be familiar
with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint software
applications. Attendees should bring a jump drive for storing Please visit our Acadis website to see more
course work. Students are expected to present a 30-35 minute in-depth class descriptions and to register for
group presentation on the SARA problem-solving model. classes. https://ncja-portal.acadisonline.com/
Students should bring and wear court attire or their duty acadisviewer/login.aspx
uniform for the last day of class for their group presentation If you need assistance with Acadis, please
assignment. email [email protected].
Course Coordinator: Carlton Joyner


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Courtroom Testimony for Crime Prevention Specialist -
Investigators and Analysts Part 2 (Classroom)


Course Description: This course will enhance the student’s Course Description: The student must first register and
understanding, ability, and comfort in regards to courtroom complete the 16-hour Crime Prevention Specialist - Part
testimony. The course will cover the court systems and 1 (Web-Based) course before attending Crime Prevention
procedures, direct testimony, cross-examination tactics, Specialist - Part 2 (Classroom). This is a hybrid course that
handling evidence, using presentations and diagrams, includes a 16-hour web-blended delivery and a 24-hour in
persuasion and behavior, and ethics and bias. classroom delivery. The 40-hour course is designed to prepare

Course Requirements: Full attendance, submission of CV/ crime prevention officers to plan, develop, implement, evaluate,
Resume, and completion of a meeting with a district attorney and manage effective crime prevention activities and strategies.

or assistant district attorney. Course Requirements: Students should be familiar with
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint software applications.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds
Attendees should bring a laptop computer and a jump drive
for storing course work.
Course Coordinator: Carlton Joyner









Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design


Course Requirements: This course is intended for sworn
personnel who will be actively engaged in crime prevention
strategies and initiatives in their agency. This course will
acquaint participants with the techniques and methods used to
analyze the potential for crime within the environment, locate
conflicts in the environment, and develop plans to reduce or
prevent environmentally induced crimes.
Course Requirements: Students should be familiar with
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint software applications.
Attendees should bring a jump drive for storing course
work.
Course Coordinator: Carlton Joyner






Crime Scene Investigation
Crime Prevention Specialist -
Part 1 (Web-Based) Course Description: To provide the knowledge and skills
necessary to process crime scenes for physical evidence. This
Course Description: This is a hybrid course that includes will include the basic procedures necessary for the protection
a 16-hour web-blended delivery and a 24-hour in classroom of the crime scene, location of physical evidence, collection
delivery. The 40-hour course is designed to prepare crime of the evidence, and submission of the evidence to the crime
prevention officers to plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and laboratory. Patrol officers, investigators, and other persons
manage effective crime prevention activities and strategies. responsible for crime scene processing, evidence collection,
and evidence submission should attend this course.
Course Requirements: Students shoul be famili with
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint software applications. Course Requirements: None.
Course Coordinator: Carlton Joyner Course Coordinator: Michael S. Glenn

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Criminal Investigation Critical Incident Stress

Through Traffic Law Management
Enforcement Course Description: This course introduces an understanding
of the various reactions emergency responders can experience
Course Description: This course will provide the skills to in response to a critical incident or cumulative stress. The
be able to recognize indicators of criminal activity while course will help responders identify when they may be under
performing daily patrol and traffic enforcement duties. duress and help recognize stress responses in other criminal
The course objective is for officers to expand upon their justice professionals. Tools and resources are identified to
techniques of safely conducting traffic stops, identify indicators help the student manage stress.
of deception, conduct searches of vehicles and persons, and
identify the classification of drugs based on the North Carolina Course Requirements: The student must be employed by a
General Statutes. criminal justice agency . All law enforcement, telecommunicators,
and detention officers are encouraged to attend.
Course Requirements: 100% attendance is required for this
course as well as achieving a minimum score of 80% on the Course Coordinator: Susan M. Gillis
final written examination.
Course Coordinator: Arron Stevens

Detention Field Training


Criminal Investigations: Basic Officer
Interview and Interrogation Course Description: This course will provide the technical
and personal skills to officers in order for them to function
Course Description: This course has been designed to as evaluators and trainers of recruits who have completed the
Detention Officer Certification course. Officers will evaluate
provide officers with a fundamental understanding of skills the performance of new detention officers while utilizing
involved in interviewing and interrogating. The course will performance feedback, interpersonal communication skills,
provide the relevant legal framework along with methodologies and training skills in the interaction with trainees.
for effectively planning and executing criminal case interviews
of victims and witnesses and interrogations of suspects and Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
offenders. sessions. In order to satisfactorily complete this course, the

Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class participant, with given scenarios, must satisfactorily evaluate
sessions. To satisfactorily complete this course, the participant and document the performance of the trainee and obtain a
minimum score of 70% on a written test to be given at the
must obtain a minimum score of 70% on a written test. conclusion of the course.
The participant must participate fully and pass the practical
exercises. Only sworn law enforcement should attend this Course Coordinator: Amanda Stephenson
course.

Course Coordinator: Scott Tyson

Detention Officer Certification

Criminal Justice Standards Course
Certification Workshop Course Description: All persons employed as detention
officers at local confinement facilities and are required by the
Course Description: To provide information to law Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission to
enforcement agencies on the various sections and functions successfully complete this course should attend. The course
of the Criminal Justice Standards Division, including specifics will present the basic standard operating procedures for local
on paperwork, investigations, and training. confinement facilities and develop the role and responsibilities
Course Requirements: In order for you to register for this of professional detention officers.
course, we must receive from your police chief or the agency Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
designee, written approval that you submit the agency’s sessions. The student must score a minimum of 70% on
paperwork or conduct background investigations for your written tests and/or practical exercises for each block and score
police department, campus police department, or company a minimum of 70% on the final Commission-administered
police agency. written exam.

Course Coordinator: Kristi Jernigan Course Coordinator: Amanda Stephenson
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Developing Speaking Skills Drone-UAS Basic Training

Course for Public Safety
Course Description: The course will provide the necessary
skills to competently plan, prepare, present, and evaluate a Officers
speech or presentation.
Course Description: This is a comprehensive course that will
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class provide the student with information required to successfully
sessions. Students are expected to participate in classroom pass the FAA Part 107 test. The student will also receive
discussion and evaluation, as well as present at least two extensive training on creating and managing a drone program
10-15 minute speeches on a topic of their choice. along with practical exercises and hands-on flying lessons.
Course Coordinator: Amber Burgess-Cox Course Requirements: This is a vendor course taught by
Air Probe UAS.
Course Coordinator: Russell Strickland









Drug Interdiction and
Conducting the Complete

Traffic Stop

Course Description: Upon successful completion of the
course, students will be able to:
• Describe the relationship between increased traffic
enforcement and reduction of drug trafficking.
• Describe several case studies to show how traffic
enforcement reduces drug trafficking.
• Identify certain indicators of criminal activity and their
meaning.
• Describe techniques for the officer to use at the stop.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of
some of the imaginative areas criminals use to conceal
illegal narcotics.
• Describe how to safely access these compartments in
various vehicles.
• Identify ways to minimize risks from traffic conditions at
the stop.
• Identify ways to safely interact with the vehicle occupants
while making a traffic stop.
• Identify the importance of a “passenger side approach.”
• Identify safety procedures to consider while conducting
searches of vehicles.
Domestic Violence Institute • Identify special Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety issues
during a stop.
Course Description: To provide the knowledge and skills Course Requirements: For further informat please
necessary to effectively respond to and investigate domestic contact the course coordinator.
violence incidents and provide trauma-informed responses Vendor Course: No fee
to victims.
Course Coordinator: William Loucks
Course Requirements: 100% attendance, successful
completion of post-testing, and demonstration of skills
learned in the course during practical exercises.
Course Coordinator: Amber Burgess-Cox


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Drug Parcel and Hotel/Motel Employee Development and
Interdiction Investigations Performance Management


Course Description: The presentation will outline the Course Description: Employee development is vital to an
characteristics and indicators common to traveling drug couriers agency to prepare employees for advancement and create
and parcels containing illegal narcotics. The course teaches a succession plan as senior employees leave the agency.
methods utilized to assist the officer in developing partnerships This course will provide supervisors and managers with the
with the local hotels, motels, and main parcel companies to understanding and skills necessary to develop employees for
identify violators who transport and travel with or use private career progression, conduct job and task analysis, conduct
carriers to facilitate narcotic and currency trafficking. The coaching and feedback sessions to address positive and negative
instruction includes case law issues, investigative techniques, work performance, and to provide meaningful professional
and safety issues to be concerned with in working hotel/motel development plans and equitable performance appraisals.
and drug parcel interdiction cases. The course will also detail
methods of conducting controlled deliveries of drug parcels. Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class

Course Requirements: For further informat please sessions. In order to satisfactorily complete this course, the
student must participate in
all classroom discussions and
contact the course coordinator. activities.
Vendor and Fee: TBA Course Coordinator: Amber Burgess-Cox
Course Coordinator: William Loucks








Eastern NC Gang Conference

Course Description: The purpose of the conference is to
help provide awareness to the community of gang activities. It
also will provide methods that can be employed to help control Evidence Room Administration
gang activity as well as provide training for professionals who
are involved in dealing with gang activity and the recruitment and Supervision
of young people into gangs.
Course Description: It is the ultimate duty of the law
Course Requirements: For further informat please enforcement administrator to ensure the management
contact the course coordinator. of evidence in their agency is handled in a professional
Course Vendor Fee: TBA manner. Proper selection of personnel, regular background
Course Coordinator: William Loucks investigations, professional training, adequate staffing,
scheduled and random audits and inventories, increased security
measures, up to date policy and procedures, and supportive
leadership must be a priority. Without these checks and balances
in place, it is only a matter of time until an agency joins the
ever-growing list of law enforcement organizations that are
facing media scrutiny, terminations, state investigations, and
most importantly, dismissal of serious criminal cases. This
course will focus in detail on these checks and balances and
bring to light major liabilities that are hidden behind the
doors of the evidence room. It will discuss in detail what
role the law enforcement administrator has in the mitigation
of these liabilities. The course will discuss measures every
law enforcement administrator must take to prevent the
mishandling, theft, and loss of evidence from occurring in
their agency. It will also discuss what steps must be taken if
theft or mishandling has occurred.
Course Requirements: For further informat please
contact the course coordinator.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds


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FBI Basic Crisis Negotiator student must participate in all class activities and required
Course review of lesson plans. Required course activity must be
completed within seven days of the course start date.
Course Description: This 40-hour course taught by FBI and Course Coordinator: Richard Baric
NCJA instructors will provide the student with the information
and skills necessary to conduct a “good negotiation.” A “good
negotiation” being one in which the negotiator applies all of
their training and skills to the best of their ability to resolve a
crisis situation regardless of the outcome. Field Training Officer
Course Requirements: Must be a current negotiator or in Supervisor (Web-Based)
the process of becoming one.
Cousrse Coordinator: Paul Phelan Course Description: This twenty-hour course is for law
enforcement officers who manage or supervise their agency’s
field training program. It will focus on the policies and
procedures for proficiently managing and supervising a
comprehensive and effective field training program.
Field Training Officer Course Requirements: The trainee must be a SWORN law

(Classroom) enforcement officer, have completed a 32-40 hour field training
officer course, OR be a law enforcement supervisor currently
assigned to supervise a field training program. The student
Course Description: This forty-hour course is for law must participate in all class activities and obtain a minimum
enforcement officers who provide field training to law score of 70% on three quizzes and 75% on a final examination
enforcement recruits that have completed BLET or equivalent within twenty days of the course start date.
training. It will focus on understanding the various roles that an Course Coordinator: Richard Baric
FTO must fulfill and the basic requirements of their position.
Course Requirements: The trainee must be a SWORN law
enforcement officer who has arrest powers. This course is
not appropriate for non-sworn detention officers. This course
may not be suitable for officers from agencies that do not Firearms Combat Course
use Standard Evaluation Guidelines and a Daily Observation
Report to assess recruit performance. A student must attend Development
and participate in all classroom activities, achieve a minimum
average score of 70% on three quizzes and 75% on a final Course Description: The purpose of this block of instruction
examination. is to provide Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors with the
information and practical experience to design and conduct
Course Coordinator: Richard Baric Decision Making, Combat Training courses for their agency.
This course also provides the opportunity to share ideas and
information among class participants to enhance agency
training programs.
Field Training Officer Course Requirements: Must be a current certified law
Instructor (Web-Based) enforcement firearms instructor through NC Training and
Standards.
Course Description: This four-hour course is for law Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb
enforcement instructors who wish to teach the NCJA
developed 40-hour Field Training Officer Course. It will focus
on the process and techniques for delivering the topic matter.
Upon successful completion of this course, the instructor
will receive an FTO Instructor Certificate, along with an FTO
Instructor Manual and PowerPoint presentations, at no cost. Firearms for Female Officers
Course Requirements: Individuals attending this course are Course Description: To provide the information and skills
required to submit a current North Carolina general instructor necessary to effectively and efficiently utilize the service
certification and be associated with a Law Enforcement Agency, weapons and support equipment.
Police Academy, or Community College. The student must Course Requirements: Attendance is required for all class
have completed the NCJA 40-hour FTO Class or received a and range sessions.
waiver from the NCJA FTO Program Instructor/Coordinator.
Waivers are based upon prior training and experience. The Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb

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Firearms Skills Workshop First Line Supervision for
Detention Supervisors
Course Description: The purpose of this block of instruction
is to assist officers who desire to improve their firearms skills. Course Description: This course will provide the knowledge
Firearms fundamentals will be reviewed and focused on range and skills required to effectively supervise personnel in a
exercises to improve handgun and long gun skills. detention facility. Students will be able to demonstrate
Course Requirements: Must be swor law enforcement supervising skills with work performance and work habit
officer. problems. Course topics include civil liability and legal issues
Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb in discipline, creating and maintaining a professional culture
in the workplace, motivation, decision making and problem-
solving, and giving effective feedback.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions. In order to satisfactorily complete this course, the
participant, with given scenarios, must successfully perform in
supervising for results skills practices. Participants must attain
First Line Supervision a minimum score of 70% on a written test to be given at the
Course Description: This course will provide the student conclusion of the course.
with the knowledge and insight to lead in the First-Line Course Coordinator: Amanda Stephenson
Supervisor position. The student will review and understand
techniques for leading in the 21st Century. The course is open
for both sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel.
Attendees do not need to be in the position of a first-line
supervisor to attend the course.

Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions. Students must attain an average of 70% across
course examinations. They must also successfully perform in
supervising for results skill practices.
Special Concerns: Some night work is required.
Course Coordinator: Matthew Sweet














Forensic Analysis and Ballistic

Math

Course Description: This course will instruct students on
how to use trigonometry, geometry, and physics to complete
a crime scene analysis and event reconstruction. The students
should have a basic understanding of spatial relationships,
Newton’s laws, right triangles, sine, cosine, and tangent.
Course topics to include crime scene analysis, event re-
construction, shooting incident reconstruction, bloodstain
pattern analysis, witness sight lines, scientific method, and
scenario testing.
Course Requirements: 100% attendance and complete all
practical exercises.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds


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Forensic Analysis for Patrol Forensic Analysis Webinar Series

Officers – Train the Trainer Course Description: This is a series of live webinars on

Course Description: This course teaches the student how forensic analysis, crime scene reconstruction, shooting incident
to teach the Forensic Analysis for Patrol Officers course. The reconstruction, bloodstain pattern analysis, mathematical
course will cover teaching strategies, teaching methodology, analysis, forensic death investigations, advanced photography,
managin practic exercises crime scene processing, and advanced documentation.
photography latent print development identification, Course Requirements: Attendance during the entire live
sketching and measuring, and collection techniques. webinar and passing the online post-quiz.
The students will receive a digital copy of all the printed
materials neede t teac the Forensic Analysis for Patrol Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds
Officers course.
Course Requirements: North Carolina General Instructor
or Agency Trainer at the discretion of the instructor and either
at least three years full time in crime scene investigations or
certified in crime scene through the IAI.

Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds






Forensic Analysis of Bloodstain

Patterns

Course Description: This is a 40-hour basic intro course
designed to enhance the student’s understanding of how to
analyze the bloodstain evidence at a crime scene in order to
assist in an investigation. The topics covered in this course
will include: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Reconstruction,
History and Development of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis,
Health and Safety Precautions, Fluid Dynamics and Physical
Characteristics of Blood, Limitations of Bloodstain Pattern
Analysis, Identify Individuals Patterns of Spatter and Non-
Spatter, Proper Documentation and Collection.
Course Requirements: Attendance of 100% is required at Fundamentals of Law
all class sessions. Students are required to participate in all Enforcement Driving
practical exercises. A minimum score of 75% must be achieved
on the final exam. Course Description: This is a three-day, 24-hour course. This
course is intended for sworn North Carolina law enforcement
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds officers. This course will provide the student with a refresher
on operating a vehicle while performing the functions of
a law enforcement officer and driver. Instruction includes
both classroom lecture, daytime and nighttime driving range
practical exercises.
Forensic Analysis of Shooting Course Requirements: Attendance is required for all class

Incidents sessions.
Course Equipment: The students will need to bring the
Course Description: To understand how to analyze the following equipment: Department issued patrol vehicle or
evidence related to a shooting incident. like patrol vehicle, comfortable clothing for classroom and
Course Requirements: Attendance of 100% is required at all first skills day, complete uniform including leather gear for
class sessions. Students are required to participate in all practical second skills day, appropriate rain gear, and their agency
exercises. A minimum score of 75% must be achieved on the pursuit/emergency response policy. Students/departments
written final exam. are responsible for all expenses involving their own vehicles.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller

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Gangs Across the Carolinas GLOCK Advanced Armorer

Course Description: The NCGIA is an association of Course Description: This two-day (16-hour) class goes
law enforcement and criminal justice professionals who are beyond the basic armorers’ course and discusses advanced
dedicated to the prevention of gangs and suppression of gang- maintenance and service issues for the GLOCK pistol.
related activity within the state of North Carolina. Through
enhanced inter-agency intelligence exchange, legislative Course Requirements: Must have been a certified GLOCK
activism, citizen awareness, innovative anti-gang operational armorer for at least two-years or obtain a waiver from GLOCK
tactics, and by providing professional education and training, Professional. Must register with GLOCK Professional for
we play a significant role in creating a safer environment for class enrollment. Must register with NCJA for logistical
residents of and visitors to this state. purposes.
Course Requirements: For further informat please Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb
contact the course coordinator.
Course Vendor Fee: TBA
Course Coordinator: William Loucks


GLOCK Armorer

Course Description: Learn how to disassemble, reassemble,
and service Glock handguns (8-hour) class.
Gangs, Guns, and Drugs Course Requirements: Must register with Glock Professional

to enroll in the class. Must also register with NCJA for logistical
Course Description: This course will give all law enforcement purposes.
officers the basic tools necessary to successfully investigate
and document gang and organized crime issues within Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb
their jurisdictions. During this course, officers will learn the
following: Understand the correlation of street crimes such
as homicides, shootings, robberies, in conjunction with drug
and weapons violations. Develop the ability to investigate and
document different aspects between gang sets under folk,
people nations, and their history of origin. Evaluate the best
investigative techniques and charging elements for successful Handling Suicide Callers
prosecution in organized crime cases.
Course Description: This course offers students the
Course Requirements: For further informatio please information necessary to understand the mindset of a suicidal
contact the course coordinator. caller and how to effectively process the call for the safety of

Course Coordinator: William Loucks both the caller and the emergency responders. The course
approaches this topic by discussing various potential call
elements, including crisis intervention, myths about suicide,
suicide by cop, risk assessment, and others.
Course Requirements: The participant should be working
for an agency that receives calls from suicidal individuals.
General Criminal Course Coordinator: Susan M. Gillis
Investigations


Course Description: This course is intended as a foundational
course that will teach the student broad yet fundamental Please visit our Acadis website to see more
investigative procedures. The material covered will provide the in-depth class descriptions and to register for
knowledge and skills necessary to conduct a thorough criminal classes. https://ncja-portal.acadisonline.com/
investigation beginning with the initial law enforcement
response and ending with a successful prosecution. acadisviewer/login.aspx
If you need assistance with Acadis, please
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all sessions. email [email protected].
Students must achieve a minimum score of 70% on a written
test, which will be given at the conclusion of the course.

Course Coordinator: Russell Strickland
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Human Trafficking Protocol the following: develop a lesson plan for the 70-minute block of

Training for Law Enforcement instruction with accompanying support materials, construct a
test to go along with the 70-minute block of instruction, and
Course Description: The student will be able to define human teach a 70-minute block of instruction.
trafficking according to federal and state law . Compare and Course Coordinator: Jessica Bullock
contrast human trafficking and human smuggling. Define and
describe the dynamics of human trafficking and its traumatic
effects upon victims. Identify various forms of exploitation
associated with human trafficking. Discuss strategies for
victim identification. Identify and discuss methods of effective
response and investigation of human trafficking. Identify
and discuss possible assistance for victims. Identify and Instructor Training Orientation
discuss possible resources for law enforcement. Identify visa
provisions for human trafficking victims and actions required (Web-Based)
of law enforcement in these actions. Demonstrate knowledge
of concepts learned through practice exercise. Course Description: This course will offer students the
knowledge necessary to teach in the Instructor Training
Course Requirements: F further information, please program. The student will review and understand teaching
contact the course coordinator. techniques, as well as student grading criteria. Only current
Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan General Instructors may attend this course.

Course Requirements: Students must have a valid General
Instructor certificate and a letter from a School Director stating
they will be used as an instructor in future Instructor Training
course deliveries.

IALEFI Regional Training Course Coordinator: Tony Losada
Conference


Course Description: This is an annual Firearms Instructors
Conference conducted by the International Association of
Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors to allow and enable
Firearms Instructors to keep abreast of new techniques and
teaching methods, as well as the opportunity to network with Introduction to Financial Crimes
other firearms instructors throughout North Carolina.
Course Description: To provide students with the basic
Course Requirements: Law Enforcement or PPSB Firearms knowledge and ability to identify and utilize the tools necessary
Instructor Certification is required. to detect, evaluate, and seize financial assets in various case
scenarios.
Course Coordinator: Chad Thompson
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions. Students will be required to complete the practical
exercises and academic assignments given throughout the
course.
Course Coordinator: William Loucks
Instructor Training

Course Description: This course enables criminal justice
professionals to earn a probationary general instructor
certificate. With this certificate, they can teach any course
(that does not require a specialized certification) mandated by
either the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards
Commission or the Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards
Commission.
Course Requirements: The student must have a minimum of
4 years of criminal justice experience to be eligible to attend the
class. Attendance is required at all class sessions. The student
must complete all course requirements to include, at minimum,

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Introduction to Traffic Crash K-9 Legal Issues
Investigations
Course Description: K-9 Legal Issues is a two-day, 16-
Course Description: To teach the officer methods for hour survey of the major legal concepts associated with law
identificati preservation, a documentat of critical enforcement use of canines. The course discusses the legal
time-sensitive evidence typically found at the scene of a traffic implications of law enforcement’s use of canines for narcotics
crash. detection, accelerant detection, tracking and trailing, and
The course objective is f officers t refres a build apprehension.
their pr acquir knowledge of traffic crash Course Requirements: The course is open to any sworn
investigations before advancing to more technical levels of law enforcement; however, K-9 handlers and officers that
the investigations. supervise K-9 units will get the most from the course. K-9
Course Requirements: This course is a prerequisite for handlers do not need to bring their canines for the course.
NCJA At-Scene Traffic Crash Investigations. Course Coordinators: Jarrett McGowan, Robert Pickett
Course Coordinator: Danny Gray







Investigating Crimes in Law Enforcement Sniper
Long-Term Care Facilities:

Voiceless Victims Course Description: This five-day, 50-hour course is
designed for the entry-level user of the precision scoped rifle.
This course covers the fundamental employment, operation,
Course Description: This online class provides law and maintenance of the precision scoped rifle, involving
enforcement personnel with updated information designed to lecture, practical range exercises, and qualification. This
help improve their knowledge regarding the unique situations course introduces the student to basic information necessary
and challenges which present themselves in a long-term care to deploy as a sniper, including legal issues and deployment
setting. The course is designed to assist law enforcement tactics, techniques, and procedures.
personnel who are conducting investigations in long-term
care facilities. Course Requirements: Must be a sworn law enforcement
officer authorized to carry a precision scoped rifle. Students
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class must have all the required equipment.
sessions.

Course Coordinator: Jessica Bullock ***Class is moving Course Coordinator: Aaron Ligo
to online only.








Laws Governing Concealed
Handguns and Use of
Deadly Force


Course Description: This is a five-hour course designed to
teach students who wish to be future CCH Instructors.

Course Requirements: There are no prerequisites for taking
this class.
Course Coordinator: Chad Thompson







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Leadership Development for Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions. On the first day of the course, students must obtain
Law Enforcement Managers a score of 90% correct on a written pre-entrance test designed
to test the trainee’s knowledge at the “operator” level. Students
Course Description: This course is designed for law must also demonstrate 100% competence in the setup, test for
enforcement supervisors of any rank to build on and create accuracy, and operation of a LIDAR instrument currently in
effective leadership skills. Students will be tasked to contribute use and approved in North Carolina in accordance with criteria
ideas on how to grow and improve leadership techniques specified on a standardized performance evaluation form.
through class facilitation and project-based assignments. Class Failure to pass the written or motor-skill pre-entrance tests will
is available to both sworn and non-sworn law enforcement automatically result in the trainee’s dismissal from the course.
personnel. Performance of 100% proficiency is required in all motor-skill
Course Requirements: Students will need to bring a uniform testing areas. Upon course completion, students must attain
for one practical exercise. Some knowledge in the use of a minimum of 75% on a Commission-administered written
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint will be helpful. Some night examination prior to being certified as a LIDAR Instructor.
work is required. There will be an assortment of motor-skills testing throughout
the training course for which the student must successfully
Course Coordinator: Matthew Sweet complete before graduation from the training is permitted.
Required Equipment: Students must provide, for testing and
practical exercises, a vehicle and a LIDAR unit that is approved
for use in North Carolina.

Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller
LIDAR Instructor Recertification


Course Description: This is a one-day, 8-hour course.
LIDAR instructors seeking recertification under NCAC
9B.0239 to maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills
necessary to instruct the LIDAR Operating Training Course
should attend. Individuals must have successfully completed Motorcycle Crash Investigation
the RADAR Instructor Recertification course prior to entering
LIDAR Instructor Recertification.
Course Description: To enable participants to interpret and
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class analyze crash evidence when a motorcycle is involved.
sessions. Performance of 100% proficiency is required in all Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
motor-skill testing areas. Upon course completion, students sessions. Satisfactory completion of practical exercises
must attain a minimum of 75% on a Commission-administered conducted throughout the course must be accomplished. A
final written examination prior to being recertified as a LIDAR minimum score of 75% must be attained on the final exam.
Instructor. There will be an assortment of motor-skills testing
throughout the training course for which the student must Course Coordinator: Danny Gray
successfully complete before graduation from the training is
permitted.
Required Equipment: Students must provide a vehicle and
a LIDAR instrument for testing and practical exercises.
Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller







LIDAR Instructor Training

Course Description: This is a four-day, 28-hour course.
Officers designated to become LIDAR instructors for their
departments should attend. Individuals must possess criminal
justice instructor certification, receive a recommendation from
a certified school director or agency head, possess a current and
valid LIDAR operator certification, and be currently certified
as a RADAR instructor.

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Narcotics Enforcement & utilizes nationally renowned instructors who bring second to
Trafficking Investigations in none training for School Resource Officers.

Hotel/Motel & Parcel/Freight Course Requirements: For more information or to register
for the conference, please visit the North Carolina
Carriers Association of School Resource Officers webpage at
www.ncasro.com.
Course Description: This course focuses on hotel/motel Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham
and parcel/freight interdiction and provides an update on
legal and constitutional issues related to each interdiction
technique. Students will identify each of the seven exceptions
to the search warrant rule with emphasis upon stop & frisk,
search incident to arrest, probable cause, plain view , plain
feel, inventory, and consent. The class will express a working NC DARE In-Service Training
knowledge of the parcel and freight carrier system and the Conference
labeling practices for each.

Course Requirements: For further informat please Course Description: To provide attendees an opportunity to
contact the course coordinator. exchange information relative to school and community-related
tasks. Additionally , we aim to provide quality instruction related
Vendor: No fee
to officer safety, classroom management, D .A.R.E. curriculum,
Course Coordinator: William Loucks community interaction, and related topics.
Course Requirements: This course employs lecture,
discussion, and other exercises. Visit www .ncdare.org for more
information.

Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham
NC Association for Property
and Evidence Conference

Course Description: Provide conference attendees with
information, techniques, and presentations which contribute
to the best practices for managing property and evidence. The NC DARE Instructor Training
North Carolina Association of Property and Evidence plans
for a Spring and Fall Conference each year. When those dates Course Description: Attendees undergo an unparalleled and
and locations are determined by the NCAPE leadership each rigorous 80-hour training course conducted by mentors with
year, the details are published on their website: http://www . many years of experience in the classroom and university-level
ncape.net/conference-training.htm. educators. Upon successful completion, attendees will become
DARE instructors and lead classroom lessons that teach
Course Requirements: Attendees must register through the children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist
North Carolina Justice Academy and then submit payment to peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives.
the North Carolina Association for Property and Evidence.
Course Requirements: This course employs lecture,
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds discussion, and other practical exercises. Students must
successfully score 70% or higher on a final written exam and
pass all practical exercises. Visit www .ncdare.org for more
information.
Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham

NC Association of School
Resource Officers Training

Conference

Course Description: Attendees will be provided with a
supportive and educational network to the School Resource
Officers in North Carolina and beyond, with the common
goal of protecting every child so they can reach their fullest ncdare.org
potential in a safe learning environment. This first-rate training

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NC Human Trafficking NC Juvenile Officer’s Association
Commission (NCHTC) Regional Conference
Symposium Course Description: Attendees will be provided with a


Course Description: The Symposium will: network of officers serving across the state where they can
• Provide training to service providers. receive valuable training, information, and contacts in the area
• Offer opportunities to discuss key issues, find solutions, of juvenile crime and investigation.
and highlight emerging trends. Course Requirements: This course employs lecture,
• Facilitate collaboration and building partnerships among discussion, and other exercises. Visit www .ncjoa.com for more
key stakeholders. information.
• Offer an opportunity for information sharing, identification, Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham
and discussion of issues of Human Trafficking in North
Carolina among partners and stakeholders.
• Lay the groundwork for future collaboration, advocacy,
and program development.

Course Requirements: Attendance of 100% is required at NCJA Basic Patrol Rifle
all class sessions. Successfully complete all practical exercises. Operator
Vendor Course Fee: TBA
Course Description: This three-day course is designed
Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan for the beginner as well as the experienced officer in the use
of the patrol rifle, specifically the AR15-M4 platform. This
course covers the fundamental employment, operation, and
maintenance of the patrol rifle, involving lecture, practical
range exercises, and qualification. The course will raise the
NC International Association for competence level of any shooter.

Identification Conference Course Requirements: Must be a sworn L/E officer
authorized to carry a patrol rifle. Students must have all the
required equipment.
Course Description: This is the annual conference for the
North Carolina division of the International Association for Course Coordinator: Aaron Ligo
Identification. The association is the largest forensic association
in the state and strives to enhance forensic identification,
investigation, and scientific examination of physical evidence.
The annual conference brings together individuals to discuss
and share innovative techniques and procedures in forensics, NCJA Leadership Institute
address upcoming issues and changes, and train on advanced
topics.
*LCP Accredited Course
Course Requirements: For further informatio please
contact the course coordinator. Course Description: This is an advanced three-week
(120 hours) study that focuses on five primary practices of
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds leadership and on current trends facing today’s criminal justice
leaders. It is provided in partnership with the UNC School of
Government. It is designed to help leaders grow and develop
a deeper sense of purpose and character toward those they
serve while effectively navigating challenges of the profession.
NC International Association This is a hybrid course, delivered both virtually and through
traditional classroom methods. It is a core requirement of the
for Identification - CSI Training Leadership Certificate Program (LCP).
Seminar Course Requirements: This course is open to sworn and
non-sworn criminal justice leaders based on the endorsement
Course Description: Provide information and training on of your agency head or regional director. Students must have
Crime Scene Investigation techniques and enhance professional a minimum of three years of full-time experience in a criminal
contacts and cooperation throughout North Carolina. justice agency, and it is preferred that students are currently

Course Requirements: For further informat please assigned a formal leadership role within their agency. You must
contact the course coordinator. attend all three weeks of the course to graduate.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds Course Coordinator: Kevin Tingen

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North Carolina Homicide the latest successful drug investigation techniques is provided.
In addition, the conference serves to motivate and build a
Investigators Association strong drug enforcement team effort. The training is designed
Conference to teach new material to both conference alumni and first-time
attendees. Sheriffs, DAs, and Police Chiefs are encouraged to
attend with their drug units. Each year a dynamic agenda with
Course Description: This conference is designed for a mix of nationally known experts and practitioners working
law enforcement officers involved in the investigation of narcotics trafficking along with multiple breakout sessions
homicides, including detectives, crime scene investigation will be offered.
personnel, medical examiners, etc.
Course Requirements: For further informat please
Course Requirements: This conference is held twice per year. contact the course coordinator.
The spring conference is held in the western part of the state.
The fall conference is held in the eastern part of the state. Location, Date, and Fee: TBA

Course Coordinator: Russell Strickland Course Coordinator: William Loucks







Officer Safety/Readiness Park Rangers Institute Workshop
Training & Conference


Course Description: This course will provide officers with Course Description: The Park Ranger Institute is a training
the tactics and options which will assist in the safe response opportunity for sworn, non-sworn, naturalists, line officers,
to high-risk situations. The course employs discussion, or administrators to gain knowledge and training in subjects
demonstration, and practical exercise. Students will need to affecting today’s parks. The Park Ranger Institute is a CLOSED
bring duty gear, weapon, ballistic vest, flashlight, rain and event, organized, advertised by, managed, and delivered by
appropriate weather gear, civilian clothes for role-playing, park ranger staff. PRI staff determines the qualifications of
and a police vehicle with operational emergency equipment. attendees and confirms their acceptance to attend.
Course Requirements: Students will be required to complete Course Requirements: The student will need the following
all practical exercises. Students must pass the final exam with equipment to participate in the firearms range activity: Service
a minimum score of 75%. weapon, holster with safety/security function, duty belt, ear
and eye protection, a billed cap, flashlight, and a sufficient
Course Coordinator: Dan Grossi amount of ammunition to practice and qualify for day, night
and combat shooting.

Vendor Course Fee: TBA
Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan


Organized Crime Drug

Enforcement Task Force
Conference
Pedestrian Traffic Crash

Course Description: The Organized Crime Drug Reconstruction
Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) was created in 1982 as
a new law enforcement model of Federal, State, and Local Course Description: To provide the participants with the
cooperation to combat drugs. In 1998, the OCDETF unit information and skills to gather and interpret the evidence
in the US Attorney’s Office Eastern District/North Carolina at the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.
(EDNC) formed a partnership with the NC National Guard Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
at MANTA to provide specialized training for drug agents in sessions. Satisfactory completion of practical exercises must
the 44-county EDNC. This conference is now recognized as be accomplished. A minimum score of 75% must be attained
one of the best law enforcement conferences in the country. on the final exam.
It has expanded to include state drug prosecutors and agents
from across North Carolina and neighboring states. Training in Course Coordinator: Danny Gray


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Photography Basics for Law Private Protective Services
Enforcement (Web-Based) Firearms Instructor Training


Course Description: Understand how to take a proper law Course Description: This is a four-day, 32-hour course. After
enforcement photograph and have it accepted into the court completion, instructors will be able to call the courses of fire
system. for PPSB, grade targets, as well as train new employees on the

Course Requirements: Pass the exam and practical exercises. use of the handgun in accordance with PPSB requirements.
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
sessions. Students must demonstrate the ability to call courses
of fire, grade targets, and train students on marksmanship
skills. Students must attain a minimum score of 75% on the
written final exam, and they must successfully complete a
practical skills evaluation of calling the courses of fire.

Police Law Institute Course Coordinator: Chad Thompson

Course Description: Police Law Institute is a two-week,
76-hour survey of the case-law defining law enforcement’s
authority in the areas of search and seizure, preparation and
execution of search warrants, and eliciting testimonial evidence
through interviews and interrogations. The course involves an
in-depth discussion of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth
Amendments and the federal and North Carolina case-law
interpreting the same. The course lays out the parameters
of the major legal doctrines affecting law enforcement and
provides some historical context for the development of
those doctrines.

Course Requirements: Only sworn law enforcement should
attend this course, preferably officers with one to two years of
experience in the field, as this experience helps provide context
for the legal doctrines discussed in the course.
Course Coordinators: Jarrett McGowan, Robert Pickett








Preventing and Countering

Violent Extremism Private Protective Services

Course Description: This course will aid officers in Firearms Instructor Training
recognizing, investigating, and responding to suspicious
people, extremist organizations, and targeted attacks. Students Prequalification
will learn how to recognize improvised explosive devices Course Description: Successful completion of this course is
(IEDs), identify the precursor chemicals and components of required for all instructors planning to attend Private Protective
IEDs, and understand how to exploit the attack cycle to stop Services Firearms Instructor Training. The student will be
a targeted attack. Conducting a detailed threat assessment required to demonstrate proficiency with the handgun and/
and digital threat assessment of potential suspects will also or revolver by shooting at least 90%, two out of three times,
be discussed.
on the day and night handgun courses of fire.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all sessions.
Course Requirements: To enroll in this prequalification

Course Coordinator: Dan Grossi course, instructors must contact the Training Director of
PPSB (Ray Bullard) directly before acceptance.
Course Coordinator: Chad Thompson


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Property and Evidence Room RADAR Instructor Training
Management (Web-Based) Course Description: This is a nine-day, 78-hour course.

Officers designated to become RADAR instructors for their
Course Description: This course covers the appropriate departments should attend. Individuals must possess criminal
laws, procedures, and industry standards of a property and justice instructor certification, receive a recommendation
evidence room at a law enforcement agency in North Carolina. from a certified school director or agency head, and possess
The course includes a comprehensive overview of the legal a current and valid RADAR operator certification. Applicants
and practical aspects of the handling, storage, maintenance, must be certified in all approved modes of operation, features,
and disposal of law enforcement held property and evidence. and configurations.
Topics include chain of custody, legal requirements, disposal
requirements, documentation, design and management, Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
policies and procedures, and evidence handling. sessions. On the first day of the course, students must obtain
a score of 90% correct on a written pre-entrance test designed
Course Requirements: Completion of all online modules and to test the trainee’s knowledge of the “operator” level. Students
pass the post-test with a 70% or greater. Visit a Property and must also demonstrate 100% competence in the setup, test for
Evidence Room and complete the Post-Visit Questionnaire. accuracy, and operation of a RADAR instrument currently in
Course Coordinator: Casson Reynolds use and approved in North Carolina, as well as demonstrate
the ability to estimate vehicular speed in accordance with
criteria specified on a standardized performance evaluation
form. There is a 1½-hour time limit (max.) on the motor-skills
test. Failure to pass the written or motor-skill pre-entrance
tests will automatically result in the trainee’s dismissal from
the course. Performance of 100% proficiency is required
RADAR Instructor in all motor-skill testing areas. Upon course completion,
students must attain a minimum of 75% on a written exam
Recertification administered by commission staff prior to being certified as
a RADAR Instructor. There will be an assortment of motor-
Course Description: This is a three-day, 24-hour class. Radar skills testing throughout the training course, which the student
instructors seeking recertification under NCAC 9B.0218 to must successfully complete before graduation from the training
maintain and enhance the skills necessary to instruct the is permitted.
RADAR Operator course should attend. Individuals must
present the endorsement of a commission-recognized school Required Equipment: Students must provide, for testing
director or law enforcement agency executive officer or his and practical exercises, a vehicle equipped with a RADAR
designee, must possess criminal justice general instructor instrument. The RADAR instrument for which the student
certification as required in 12 NCAC 9B .0302, must have brings must have active dual antenna operation in stationary,
been certified as a RADAR Instructor within the three years moving-opposite direction, and moving-same direction
preceding the completion date of the retraining course. modes.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller
sessions. Performance of 100% proficiency is required in
motor-skills testing. Upon course completion, students must
attain a minimum of 75% on a Commission-administered
written examination prior to being recertified as a RADAR
Instructor. There will be an assortment of motor-skills testing
throughout the training course, which the student must
successfully complete before graduation from the training is
permitted.
Required Equipment: Students must bring a RADAR unit
capable of dual antenna and same direction upon which to be
road tested and a vehicle for use during testing. The RADAR
instrument for which the student brings must have active dual
antenna operation in stationary, moving-opposite direction,
and moving-same direction modes.
Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller







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Rapid Deployment Instructor Remington 870 Armorer
Training Training

Course Description: The actual incidence and perceived fear Course Description: Classroom materials and tools will be
of epic school and public venue violence is escalating across provided by Triton Training Group. Students will be required
the country. North Carolina is not immune to this threat. to bring an M870 shotgun to class. Each class will provide
This train-the-trainer course is designed to prepare agency in-depth education on the platform to include detailed
instructors to deliver a program geared to patrol officers that disassembly, troubleshooting, cleaning and maintenance, and
will enable them to tactically and effectively stop the killing inspection. Certificates provided are good for three years and
of innocent parties in an active shooter incident. The rapid include post-class support with assistance as needed.
deployment model being taught has direct application to other Course Requirements: Must register with Triton Training
high-threat situations in public areas.
Group for enrollment. Must also register with NCJA for
Course Requirements: Students must successfully pass all logistical purposes.
written and practical exercises. Seventy-five percent is the Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb
passing score on the written exam. All practical exercises are
pass/fail with the opportunity for remediation for failures.
Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan

Robbery Response Tactics

(Web-Based)
Course Description: Robbery Response Tactics is an integral
part of Officer Safety. The training objectives increase the
officer’s effectiveness when responding to robbery-in-progress
Recruiting and Retention for a incidents. The course is delivered on-line, in a web-blended
New Generation format with real-world practical exercises. The structure of
the course allows students to gain knowledge of the primary
concepts and principles while developing their own security
Course Description: Law enforcement agencies across the
nation are facing a manpower shortage which is reaching assessment and robbery response plan.

critical levels. The number of officers leaving agencies is Course Requirements: Computer and internet access
increasing, and the pool of acceptable applicants to replace required. Must complete two assignments and obtain a
them is decreasing. Agency leaders must change recruitment minimum score of 70% on final exam.
and retention practices to effectively attract and engage
contemporary employees. Course Coordinator: Scott Tyson
Course Requirements: 100 Attendance Successfully
complete practical exercises.
Course Coordinator: Amber Burgess-Cox
School Resource Officer Ethics

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to
provide School Resource Officers with insights into their own
definition of ethics and the awareness of consequences when
making ethical decisions.

Course Requirements: School Resource Officer training is
Remington 700 Armorer Training a prerequisite for attendance at the discretion of the course
coordinator.
Course Description: Each class will provide in-depth
education on the platform to include detailed disassembly, Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham
troubleshooting, cleaning and maintenance, and inspection. Please visit our Acadis website to see more
Course Requirements: Must register with Triton Training in-depth class descriptions and to register for
Group for enrollment. Must also register with NCJA for classes. https://ncja-portal.acadisonline.com/
logistical purposes. acadisviewer/login.aspx

Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb If you need assistance with Acadis, please
email [email protected].

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School Resource Officer Social Media and New
Instructor Training Technology in Hostage/Crisis

Course Description: Successful completion of this training Negotiations
will authorize instructors to teach the North Carolina Justice
Academy 40-hour basic SRO course. Upon completion, SRO Course Description: This course is for current law
Instructors will be provided access to current SRO training enforcement hostage/crisis negotiators, negotiator team
materials. leaders, and incident commanders. Students will: Accurately

Course Requirements: Only certified General Instructors identify current data on social media usage; describe at least
who have completed the North Carolina Justice Academy three security issues that are present when social media is
40-hour Basic SRO course may attend this training. involved in hostage/crisis negotiations; correctly explain the
challenges and benefits to negotiating via social media, and
Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham find new technologies that are available to aid negotiations.
Course Requirements: Attendance of 100% is required
at all class sessions. Students are required to participate in all
practical exercises. A minimum score of 75% must be achieved
on the final exam.
Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan
School Resource Officer Training
Course Description: To provide the student with information
regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) concept and
the skills necessary to help reduce the occurrence of juvenile
delinquency and crime through early intervention in the
schools. Participants will receive instruction in school-based Solo Active Shooter Response
law, ways to handle exceptional students, and classroom
instruction techniques. Conditioning for LE’s/School

Course Requirements: Students must successfully score 70% Resource Officer
or higher on a final written exam and pass all practical exercises.
All practical exercises are pass or fail with the opportunity for Course Description: To introduce the School Resource
remediation for failures. Officer (SRO) or line officer to characteristics of mental and
Course Coordinator: Scott Grantham tactical preparation helpful to successfully mitigate an Active
Shooter situation as a solo unit.
Course Requirements: Students must successfully pass all
written and practical exercises. Seventy-five percent is the
passing score on the written exam. All practical exercises are
pass/fail with the opportunity for remediation for failures.
Simunition© Scenario Course Coordinator: Paul Phelan
Instructor and Safety

Certification

Course Description: This informative course is designed
to provide students substantial hands-on experience with Specialized Driver Instructor
SIMUNITION© weapons conversion kits and training
ammunition technology. Additionally, this course will Training
provide in-depth instruction on the scenario-based training
methodology and give critical practical experience to students Course Description: This is a two-week, 88-hour course.
on how best to utilize SIMUNITION© training products in Instructors who will instruct driving in Basic Law Enforcement
an effective, realistic, and safe training program. Training (BLET) should attend.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all sessions. NOTE: Students must successfully complete the Specialized
The students must pass a written exam and practical skills Driver Prequalification course before being enrolled in the
evaluation. class. Prequalification dates for this course can be located
on the Academy’s portal: Specialized Driver Instructor
Course Coordinator: Alex Cobb


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Prequalification. Upon successful completion of required Course Requirements: The student will be required to
prequalification, the student will be placed in the next available demonstrate proficiency in driving the seven Basic Law
specialized course and notified accordingly. Enforcement Training (BLET) driving course exercises. They
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class must attain a minimum score of 85% on two out of three
sessions. Students must demonstrate the ability to construct the attempts on the Off-set Lane Maneuver, Serpentine, and
seven Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) driving course Precision Exercises during daylight; 85% on two out of three
exercises using traffic cones and measuring tapes. Upon course attempts on the Precision Exercise during nighttime; 85% on
completion, students must score 75% on a Commission- two five-minute attempts on the Emergency Response and
administered written examination prior to being certified as a Pursuit Exercises, one daytime, one nighttime, a passing score
Specialized Instructor in Law Enforcement Driver Training. on two out of three attempts on all phases of the Fixed Radius
Curve and Evasive Action Exercises.
Required Equipment: Each student must bring a law
enforcement vehicle in good mechanical condition of Required Equipment: Each student must bring a law
the type that will be utilized in instructing the Basic Law enforcement vehicle in good mechanical condition of
Enforcement Training (BLET) driving course. The vehicle the type that will be utilized in instructing the Basic Law
must have a blue light and siren. Students should remove all Enforcement Training (BLET) driving course. The vehicle
“unsecured” equipment from their vehicle prior to course must have a blue light and siren. Students should remove all
attendance. There will be several night sessions. Comfortable “unsecured” equipment from their vehicle prior to course
and practical clothing for outside training (including rain- attendance. The students will be driving during the day and
protective clothing) is needed. Short pants are not allowed, night. Comfortable and practical clothing for outside training
and closed-toed shoes are required. Students should also bring (including rain-protective clothing) is needed. Short pants are
a spool of construction twine (500 feet), 300 and 100-foot not allowed, and closed-toed shoes are required.
measuring tapes, and sidewalk chalk. Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller
Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller








Specialized Driver Instructor
Training Prequalification

Course Description: This course is a one-day, potentially
12-hour course. Successful completion of this course is
required for all instructors planning to attend Specialized
Driver Instructor Training. The testing required within this
course replaces the testing, which, in the past, has been done
on the first day of the Specialized Driver Instructor Training.
Therefore, this course is an extension of Specialized Driver
Instructor Training. In order to enroll in the prequalification Specialized Explosives and
course, instructors must meet and submit all prerequisite
paperwork as required to attend Specialized Driver Instructor Hazardous Materials Instructor
Training. Training

NOTE: You do not secure a slot in this course until all
required paperwork has been submitted and approved. Once Course Description: To provide the knowledge and skills
this approval happens, you will be notified that you have been necessary to instruct the BLET Explosives and Hazardous
enrolled in the course. Materials Emergencies, DOCC Fire Emergencies, and In-
NOTE: Once a student successfully completes an instructor Service training blocks.
prequalification session, the student will be given one calendar Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
year to attend (and only one attempt to successfully complete) sessions. After the last day of class, students must attain a
the specialized instructor training course offering in which minimum score on a Commission-administered final written
the prequalification applies. If the student fails to meet this examination in order to be eligible for certification as a
standard, the student must re-enroll and successfully complete specialized instructor by the Commission. Testing may be
another instructor prequalification session in its entirety prior off-site on Friday.
to being eligible to attend a subsequent specialized instructor
training course. Course Coordinator: Floyd Yoder


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Specialized Firearms Instructor Specialized Physical Fitness
Training Instructor Training


Course Description: This is a two-week, 81-hour course Course Description: This is a seven-day, 53-hour course.
for Instructors who have received a recommendation from Instructors who have received a recommendation from a
a certified school director/In-Service Training Coordinator certified school director and will be instructing physical
and will be instructing firearms in Basic Law Enforcement fitness in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and
Training (BLET) and instructors who are recommended by Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) should attend.
their agency head as instructing in-service firearms training Individuals must have successfully completed the general
and requalification as established by the NC Criminal Justice Instructor Training course prior to entering the Specialized
Education and Training Standards Commission and the Physical Fitness Instructor Training course or qualify for a
North Carolina Sheriff ’s Education and Training Standards special exception from the NC Criminal Justice Education
Commission. It will provide the knowledge and skills necessary and Training Standards Division. This course will provide
to instruct firearms in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct physical fitness
or to instruct in-service firearms training and requalification. training in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC).
AGENCIES AND BLET SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class sessions. Students must complete a daily rigorous exercise
sessions. Students must complete daily rigorous range drills, schedule, demonstrate the ability to conduct fitness assessments
demonstrate the ability to conduct and call courses of fire, and profiles, and design exercise programs to complete the
with special attention to safety. Students must also score 75% course. Students must also score 75% on the state exam.
on the state exam.
Course Coordinator: Arron Stevens
Course Coordinator: Chad Thompson






Specialized Physical
Fitness Instructor Training

Prequalification

Course Description: Successful completion of this course
is required for all instructors planning to attend Specialized
Physical Fitness Instructor Training. The students are awarded
5 hours if they pass the Prequalification in the Specialized
Physical Fitness Instructor Training course. The student will be
required to complete the Police Officer Physical Abilities Test
Specialized Firearms Instructor (POPAT) in six minutes or less (= 6:00) for Scenario #1 and
three minutes or less (= 3:00) for Scenario #2. Students will
Training Prequalification be given a minimum of a ten-minute rest period in-between.
Additionally, a physical assessment will be administered, and
Course Description: Successful completion of this course students must meet the 60th percentile overall for their age
is required for all instructors planning to attend Specialized and gender.
Firearms Instructor Training. The student is awarded 8
hours if they pass the Prequalification in the Specialized Course Requirements: To enroll in this prequalification
Firearms Instructor Training course. The student is required course, instructors must submit the Written Endorsement to
to successfully shoot at least 92% on the day and night BLET Attend Specialized Instructor Training letter, a copy of the
handgun courses of fire, two out of three attempts. student’s Instructor certification (valid through the course
date) from Training and Standards, and a PT medical form
Course Requirements: To enroll in this prequalification dated within a year of the class date.
course, instructors must submit the Written Endorsement to
Attend Specialized Instructor Training letter and a copy of Course Coordinator: Arron Stevens
the student’s Instructor certification (valid through the course
date) from Training and Standards.
Course Coordinator: Chad Thompson


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Specialized Subject Control/ Specialized Subject Control/
Arrest Techniques Instructor Arrest Techniques Instructor

Training Training Prequalification

This is a nine-day, 71-hour course for Instructors who have Course Description: Successful completion of this course
received a recommendation from a certified school director is required for all instructors planning to attend Specialized
and will be instructing Subject Control/Arrest Techniques Subject Control/Arrest Techniques Instructor Training.
in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and Subject The students will be awarded 4 hours once they successfully
Control Techniques in the Detention Officer Certification complete the Subject Control/Arrest Techniques Instructor
Course (DOCC). Individuals must have successfully completed Training course. The student will be required to demonstrate
the General Instructor Training course. This will provide proficiency in the techniques in the Basic Law Enforcement
knowledge and skills necessary to instruct Subject Control/ Training (BLET) Subject Control/Arrest Techniques and the
Arrest Techniques in Basic Law Enforcement Training Detention Officer Certification (DOCC) Subject Control
(BLET) and Subject Control Techniques in Detention Officer Techniques lesson plans. Additionally, a physical assessment
Certification (DOCC). will be administered, and students must be able to meet the
60th percentile overall for their age and gender.
SPECIAL NOTE: In order to attend this course, applicants
must first successfully complete a prequalification session. Course Requirements: In order to enroll in this prequalification
course, instructors must submit the Written Endorsement to
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class Attend Specialized Instructor Training letter, a copy of the
sessions. Students must demonstrate the ability to teach all student’s Instructor certification (valid through the course date)
techniques utilized in the BLET Subject Control/Arrest from Training and Standards, and a SCAT medical form dated
Techniques lesson plan. Students must attain a minimum within a year of the class date.
score of 75% on the Commission-administered written final
exam, and they must successfully complete a practical skills Course Coordinator: Arron Stevens
evaluation of the subject control/arrest techniques methods.

Special Concerns: Comfortable and practical clothing, tennis
or aerobic shoes, and gym apparel for physical training are
necessary. Students should also bring handcuffs and duty belt
with standard attached equipment to include expandable baton
(NO WEAPONS, NO AEROSOL CHEMICAL SPRAYS).
Physical training will be conducted at specified times, and
participation is mandatory.
Course Coordinator: Arron Stevens
















Suicide Investigation


Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive
methodology for conducting successful death investigations
where a suicide occurred. The student will learn about the
biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives of
suicide.
Course Requirements: Students must attend all portions of
the course and pass a final exam with a minimum score of
70%.
Course Coordinator: Russell Strickland

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SWAT Challenge and Training SWAT Operator II
Seminar Course Description: This course is exclusively designed

for law enforcement officers assigned to a Special Weapons
Course Description: The goal of the SWAT Challenge and and Tactics Team. The course design makes it applicable to
Training Seminar is to encourage exchange of ideas, tactics, both new and veteran operators seeking a structured week of
and techniques and to promote the high level of specialized training. Together, SWAT Operator I and II introduce the
knowledge, skills, mental focus, and physical endurance student to the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required
required by SWAT officers. Officers will participate in a series to function as a member of a SWAT unit. SWAT Operator
of practical events that are designed to push their capabilities II includes a review and development of firearms skills and
to their limits and to test communication skills, job-related tactical operations and maneuvers in and around structures.
physical abilities, marksmanship, and tactical skills, as well as SWAT Operator II introduces trauma care in a tactical
testing team dynamics and decision making under stress. These environment, tactical operations and maneuvers in woodland
events will also enable evaluation of team equipment under environments, vehicle assault for rescue or high risk seizure,
harsh conditions, and vendor support enables participants to and principles of operational planning.
evaluate new and currently available equipment to support
their mission. These events are designed to test and develop Course Requirements: Students must have all required
knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required in real-world equipment. Students must be qualified by their agency with
law enforcement critical incidents. Events throughout the firearms used during the course. Students must have completed
Seminar will give agencies from across the state the opportunity the NCJA SWAT Operator I course (or other approved basic
to network, learn, and evaluate their own capability. Agency level SWAT course subject to approval).
and team leadership is encouraged to attend and participate. Course Coordinator: Aaron Ligo
Course Requirements: The SWAT Challenge and Training
Seminar is a team-based course and requires a minimum of
six (6) SWAT officers and allows for a maximum of ten (10)
SWAT officers per agency. At least one of the officers must
be capable of performing as a precision rifle operator. Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Course Coordinator: Aaron Ligo Course Description: EMETSEEI Institute TCCC-AC
(TCCC for All Combatants) is a 2-day classroom course for
non-medical military/law enforcement/tactical personnel and
includes first responder skills.
Course Requirements: 100% Attendance. Successfully
complete all practical exercises and a Post-Test.
Vendor Course Fee: TBA
Course Coordinator: Aaron Ligo




Tactical Leadership: Critical
SWAT Operator I Lessons Learned

Course Description: This course is exclusively designed Course Description: This training is designed to improve
for law enforcement officers assigned to a Special Weapons the technical and cognitive skills needed to provide effective
and Tactics Team. The course design makes it applicable to leadership within an unfolding critical incident. The course
both new and veteran operators seeking a structured week of structure involves self-control, leadership, and de-escalation
training. Together, SWAT Operator I and II introduce the within the overall incident. The course objective is to improve
student to the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities required the student’s cognitive tactical decision-making abilities within
to function as a member of a SWAT unit. SWAT Operator I a compressed time frame. Training methodology includes
includes an overview of SWAT operations, safe and effective breaking down relevant case studies to define lessons learned.
use of firearms during tactical operations, procedures and
maneuvers in and around structures for rescue or high risk Course Requirements: Attendance is required for all class
seizure, and legal issues related to SWAT operations. sessions. In order to satisfactorily complete this course, the
student is expected to participate in all class discussions and
Course Requirements: Students must have all required activities, complete two homework assignments and obtain a
equipment. Students must be qualified by their agency with minimum score of 75% on a written test to be given at the
firearms used during the course. conclusion of the course.

Course Coordinator: Aaron Ligo Course Coordinator: Scott Tyson
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Telecommunicator Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
Certification Course sessions. Performance of 100% proficiency is required in
motor-skills testing. Upon course completion, students must
attain a minimum of 75% on a Commission-administered
Course Description: This is a certification course that written examination prior to being recertified as a Time-
presents the basic standard operating procedures for Distance Instructor. There will be an assortment of motor-
telecommunicators as governed by the NC Sheriffs’ Education skills testing throughout the training course for which the
and Training Standards Commission. Multiple blocks of student must successfully complete before graduation from
instruction are included, such as civil liability, interpersonal the training is permitted.
communications, call reception, broadcast techniques, and
more. In addition, there are multiple practical exercises, and a Required Equipment: Students must bring a time-distance
state exam is administered by Commission Staff. instrument and vehicle for use during testing.

Course Requirements: All students registering for this course Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller
are required to provide the following: a completed Medical
History Statement (F-1), Medical Examination Report (F-2),
and a TB skin test. These documents must be dated within
12 months of the course start date. Each student must be
currently employed by an agency that dispatches for law
enforcement and/or other emergency responders.
Course Coordinator: Susan M. Gillis







Time-Distance Instructor
Telecommunicator Supervisor Training
Training Course Description: This is a five-day, 38-hour course.

Course Description: This course provides the participants Officers designated to become time-distance instructors
with the knowledge and skills required to supervise personnel for their departments should attend. Individuals must
in an emergency communications center effectively. Multiple possess criminal justice instructor certification, receive a
topics are covered, including supervisory negligence claims, recommendation from a certified school director or agency
departmental policy and procedure, resource management, head, possess a current and valid time-distance operator
leadership, and more. certification, and document successful completion of RADAR
Instructor Training.
Course Requirements: The participant should be serving in a
supervisory capacity or be in line for promotion to a supervisor Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class
within an emergency communications center. sessions. On the first day of the course, students must obtain
a score of 90% correct on a written pre-entrance test designed
Course Coordinator: Susan M. Gillis to test the trainee’s knowledge of the “operator” level.
Students must also demonstrate 100% competence of 25 basic
configuration clocks in accordance with criteria specified on
a standardized performance evaluation form. Failure to pass
the written or motor-skill pre-entrance tests will automatically
result in the trainee’s dismissal from the course. Performance
of 100% proficiency is required in all motor-skill testing areas.
Time-Distance Instructor Upon course completion, students must attain a minimum of
75% on a written exam administered by commission staff prior
Recertification to being certified as a Time-Distance Instructor. There will be
an assortment of motor-skills testing throughout the training
Course Description: This is a one-day, 7-hour course. course for which the student must successfully complete before
Instructors seeking recertification under NCAC 9B.0219 to graduation from the training is permitted.
maintain and enhance the skills necessary to instruct the time- Required Equipment: Students must provide, for testing
distance speed measurement instrument programs should and practical exercises, a vehicle equipped with a time-distance
attend. Individuals must have successfully completed the instrument.
RADAR Instructor Recertification course prior to entering
Time-Distance Instructor Recertification. Course Coordinator: Terry D. Miller

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Together WE Serve Traffic Law Refresher
(Web-Based)
Course Description: This online class provides criminal justice
professionals with strategies to make long-lasting positive Course Description: To review seldom-used statutes involving
impacts in their communities. Criminal justice professionals traffic laws as well as cover newly enacted legislative statutes.
represent the face of the criminal justice system to the public. The course objective includes covering N.C.G.S Chapter
Because of this, it is imperative that we try to ensure that as 20 laws, ignition interlock devices, and DWI checkpoint
many interactions as possible are positive. The interactions that enforcement.
you have today will influence how the community sees your
brothers and sisters in blue in the future. Course Requirements: Students will need access to a
computer as well as the current edition of the N.C.G.S. Chapter
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class 20. Students must attain a passing score of 70% on the final
sessions. Students must complete all course work in the timeline written examination.
designated.
Course Coordinator: Arron Stevens
Course Coordinator: Jessica Bullock
***New class - online only




T.R.R.U.T.H. Taking Race

Relations and Understanding to
Heart


Course Description: This course is intended for sworn
and non-sworn personnel who will be actively engaged in
community-relations initiatives within their agency . While much
of the course content focuses on the delivery of police service
by sworn officers, all departmental personnel responsible for
dealing with the public can benefit from this course.

Course Requirements: Students should be familiar
with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint software
applications. Attendees should bring a jump drive for storing
course work.
Course Coordinator: Carlton Joyner










Traffic Crash Reconstruction 2.0 Use of Force Decision Making

Course Description: To enable participants to reconstruct Course Description: This course will aid officers in force
traffic crashes using previously gained knowledge in related decisions and build techniques that can be used in
combination with materials learned in this course. deescalating potentially deadly encounters, maintaining control
of the subject, and documenting their actions accordingly.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required at all class This course employs lecture, practical exercise using a force
sessions. Satisfactory completion of practical exercises simulator, and written exercises.
conducted throughout the course must be accomplished. The
final exam will consist of two written exams, which is worth Course Requirements: Duty gear, athletic type shoes
70% of final grade, and completion of a comprehensive traffic suitable for use on mats, comfortable clothing suitable for free
crash reconstruction which is worth 30% of final grade. A movement, and attachment of the duty belt to include duty
minimum score of 75% must be attained for a combined total. holster and Taser holster. Copies of the agency’s use of force
report form and discharge of firearm report are required.
Course Coordinator: Danny Gray
Course Coordinator: Dan Grossi

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Verbal Judo: Tactical Warrantless Searches
Communication for the Course Description: Warrantless Searches is a two-day, 16-

Criminal Justice Professional hour survey of the case-law surrounding law enforcement’s
authority to search and seize without a warrant. The course
Course Description: This course is designed for public safety involves an in-depth discussion of the Fourth Amendment
professionals seeking to expand their tactical communication and the federal and North Carolina case-law defining the
skills to further preserve law and order while maintaining their parameters of the major exceptions to the warrant requirement.
own and the public’s safety. This course is designed for both Course Requirements: Only sworn law enforcement should
sworn and non-sworn criminal justice professionals.
attend this course.
Course Requirements: Attendance is required for all class Course Coordinators: Jarrett McGowan, Robert Pickett
sessions.
Course Coordinator: Carlton Joyner






Please visit our Acadis website to see more in-depth class descriptions
and to register for classes.
https://ncja-portal.acadisonline.com/acadisviewer/login.aspx

If you need assistance with Acadis, please email
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North Carolina Justice Academy


Other Important Information






How to Register HOUSING ASSIGNMENT - Salemburg
Academy students will be assigned a room through the
Registration must be made using the Residence Hall Office for the duration of the course they are
Online Training Portal (https://ncja- attending. The Academy does not charge a registration, tuition,
portal.acadisonline.com). or room fee. Check-in hours are as follows: Sunday, beginning
at 12 noon through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. The security officer
Paper course applications are no on duty will check anyone in arriving after normal work hours.
longer accepted.
HOUSING ASSIGNMENT - Edneyville
Registration is conducted at the Reception Desk, Room 101, on
the ground floor of the Administration Building. Registration
The North Carolina Justice Academy is funded by the North hours are Sunday from noon through Thursday at midnight.
Carolina General Assembly, and course enrollment is primarily Housing assignments outside of normal business hours are
for full-time employees of criminal justice agencies within Monday through Thursday and will be made by the Security
North Carolina. Officer on duty.

TRAINING PORTAL COMMUTING STUDENTS
Students must request enrollment for classroom and online Commuting students should report directly to class.
courses for either campus through the Training Portal at
https://ncja-portal.acadisonline.com. Confirmation and all
class correspondence will be handled by email.
To use the portal, you must first have a username and NCJA Learning
password. Instructions for obtaining these are located on the
portal home page. Resource Center
Note to agency training coordinators: You may register The Learning Resource Center is an integral part of the North
your agency employees for classes via the portal. To do this, Carolina Justice Academy. Located on the East Campus, it
two conditions must be met. provides library and technology services to Academy students
1. Your employees must have portal accounts. You cannot and law enforcement personnel throughout the state. The LRC
register someone who does not have an account. offers library membership to its law enforcement patrons.
2. Your account must be designated as a “training Housing over 23,000 books, journals, magazines, reference
coordinator account.” This is an option you select when materials, and technical manuals, the LRC also maintains
you request your account. If you are not a training special collections of law enforcement lesson plans and training
coordinator and need to be designated as one on the videos. Library materials are available free of charge and can
portal, contact [email protected] be shipped at no cost (except return postage). In addition
to its collections in criminal justice, the LRC offers popular
CANCELLATIONS magazines and movies on DVD.
We request immediate notification of cancellations so waiting
list personnel can be contacted. Cancellations must be LRC HOURS OF OPERATION*
reported to the Salemburg registrar by phone (910-926-6030) Monday – Thursday – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
or email ([email protected]) and to the Edneyville registrar Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
by phone (828-685-3600). 910-926-6016 or 910-926-6090
Note: It is not possible to cancel a registration through Email: [email protected]
the portal. You must contact the appropriate campus *Library hours may be extended based on class needs
registrar. and are subject to change during holidays.

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PO Box 99, Salemburg, NC 28385-0099 Ph: 910-525-4151
PO Box 600, Edneyville, NC 28727-0600 Ph: 828-685-3600
http://ncja.ncdoj.gov

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