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Registration Dates
Contact
Brian Bishop
Director, Public Safety Training
Northern Durham Center, room 100B
919-536-7240, ext. 4411
PublicSafetyTraining@durhamtech.edu
Criminal Justice Professional Training (Continuing Education)
Short Term
Sworn Law Enforcement Officers are exempt from tuition fees for occupational extension classes offered by the Criminal Justice Professional Training Program. Members of law enforcement agencies who do not have arrest authority will be required to pay tuition fees. Due to the nature of the information provided in these classes most are not open to persons not currently employed in the Criminal Justice field.
CJC-3600D Drones for First Responders
This course prepares participants to establish or enhance a unmanned aerial system (UAS) program and sit for the FAA Part 107 remote pilot exam. Topics discussed include; drone laws/regulations, establishing a drone team, standard operating procedures, airspace and sectional charts, public safety exceptions/best practices, and public safety case studies/analysis.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6252 |
1/18 - 1/21
1/18 - 1/21
1/18 - 1/21
1/18 - 1/21
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NDC |
126
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M 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
T 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
W 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TH 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Classroom |
CJC-4004A Search & Rescue
This course teaches students how to incorporate and utilize Search And Rescue technology to search geographical locations. SARtopo is an internet based search and rescue mapping program that is used to effectively manage field units in a missing person emergency. Each student will need a laptop that is internet capable and the use of a mouse is incredibly beneficial. IPads and tablets are acceptable but not encouraged. Students will also be exposed to the use of SARtopo mobile app.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| This course has already started or is not being offered this term. | ||||||
CJC-4042A NCJA Police Law Institute PLI
The NCJA Police Law Institute (PLI) is designed to provide the skills necessary to conduct enforcement activities associated with search warrants, warrantless searches, interviews, eyewitness identification, and nontestimonial identification orders. Course requirements, including content and textbooks, are authorized by the North Carolina Justice Academy (NCJA), and instructors must meet specific NCJA requirements. For details, contact the NC Justice Academy, NC Department of Justice.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| This course has already started or is not being offered this term. | ||||||
CJC-5010F Civil Liability
This course covers liability issues for the criminal justice professional. Topics include civil rights violations, tort liability, employment issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain civil trial procedures and discuss contemporary liability issues.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| This course has already started or is not being offered this term. | ||||||
CJC-5020AT Use of Force/Reality Based Training
This course is designed to provide training in topics related to tactical preparation or response activities. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, situational shooting techniques, officer survival, responding to crimes in progress, electrical and hazardous devices, domestic violence intervention, impact weapons and procedures, diversionary tactics & distraction devices, subject control, critical incident management, firearms for private protective services, responding to civil disorders, chemical munitions, high risk entry techniques, special weapons and tactics, sniper training, high area protection, tracking, search and rescue, rapid deployment, rappelling, ballistic shields, armed prisoner transport, cell extraction, diver certification training for law enforcement, and tactical response for SWAT medics.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| This course has already started or is not being offered this term. | ||||||
CJC-5020BA L. E. Sniper Course
This course is designed for individuals assigned to the role of a precision marksman utilizing an optically assisted high-power rifle. To provide the information and skills necessary for a law enforcement officer assigned to the duties of sniper/counter sniper to effectively and efficiently fulfill those duties.
| Section Number |
Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| X6173 |
12/14 - 12/18
12/14 - 12/18
12/14 - 12/18
12/14 - 12/18
12/14 - 12/18
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POLIC |
TBA
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M 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
T 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
W 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TH 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Classroom |
CJC-5020BK Risk Management for Officers
This course helps students to understand law enforcement related risk management topics that could include: use of force, truthfulness in serving, and other high risk high liability areas of law enforcement.
| Section Number | Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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