Courses

The purpose of the lesson is to familiarize students with acts that could require review by the Commissions as related to rule violation, to understand the process when there is an alleged rule violation, and to recognize what it means to act appropriately to comply, morally and legally, with the duty to intervene.

To provide the participant with the skills necessary to identify a hazardous materials incident, implement proper notification, and identify immediate threats to themselves and others through the use of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).

To provide the participant with the history, philosophy and basic skills necessary to serve as a School Resource Officer. Participants will receive instruction in school-based law, ways to handle exceptional students, and classroom instruction techniques.

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.

This essential training combines Emergency Vehicle Operations for bike officers with patrol procedures, tactics, night operations, scenarios, and basic bike maintenance and on-the-road repairs. Learn to ride like a pro, avoid crashes, and use your bike to foil the bad guys every time. Off-road riding and bike-specific live-fire exercises may be added at the instructor's discretion.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to traffic enforcement, patrol activities or interdiction activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to equipment operation, DWI enforcement, interdiction techniques, patrol techniques (vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle), vehicle occupant restraint, traffic law enforcement and traffic crash investigations. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to traffic enforcement, patrol activities or interdiction activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to equipment operation, DWI enforcement, interdiction techniques, patrol techniques (vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle), vehicle occupant restraint, traffic law enforcement and traffic crash investigations. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in topics related to traffic enforcement, patrol activities, or interdiction activities. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, equipment operation, DWI enforcement, interdiction techniques, patrol techniques (vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle), vehicle occupant restraint, traffic law enforcement and traffic crash investigations.

This course is designed to provide training in topics related to traffic enforcement, patrol activities, or interdiction activities. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, equipment operation, DWI enforcement, interdiction techniques, patrol techniques (vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle), vehicle occupant restraint, traffic law enforcement and traffic crash investigations.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to criminal investigative activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to basic criminal investigation, arson investigation, crime scene investigation, abuse investigation, drug investigations, evidence and case management, gambling investigations, interview and interrogation, sex crimes investigation, crime analysis, fraud investigation, fingerprinting, covert operations, gang activity investigations, cyber crime investigations, photography techniques and photographic evidence, auto theft investigation, psychological profiling and developing and managing confidential sources. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to criminal investigative activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to basic criminal investigation, arson investigation, crime scene investigation, abuse investigation, drug investigations, evidence and case management, gambling investigations, interview and interrogation, sex crimes investigation, crime analysis, fraud investigation, fingerprinting, covert operations, gang activity investigations, cyber crime investigations, photography techniques and photographic evidence, auto theft investigation, psychological profiling and developing and managing confidential sources. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in topics related to criminal investigation. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, basic criminal investigation, arson investigation, crime scene investigation, abuse investigation, drug investigations, evidence and case management, gambling investigations, interview and interrogation, sex crimes investigation, crime analysis, fraud investigation, fingerprinting, covert operations, gang activity investigations, cyber crime investigations, photography techniques and photographic evidence, auto theft investigation, psychological profiling, and developing and managing confidential sources.

This course is designed to provide training in topics related to criminal investigation. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, basic criminal investigation, arson investigation, crime scene investigation, abuse investigation, drug investigations, evidence and case management, gambling investigations, interview and interrogation, sex crimes investigation, crime analysis, fraud investigation, fingerprinting, covert operations, gang activity investigations, cyber crime investigations, photography techniques and photographic evidence, auto theft investigation, psychological profiling, and developing and managing confidential sources.

To provide law enforcement officers with the methods and techniques used to collect and analyze cellular and social media records.

To provide law enforcement professionals responsible for conducting background investigations the information needed to successfully perform the investigation

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to legal knowledge or applications, as well as, ethical decision-making. Course topics may include but are not limited to ABC law & procedures, arrest, search and seizure, Police Law Institute topics, constitutional law, criminal law, juvenile law, ethics, motor vehicle law, civil liability, legal update, nuisance abatement, and gambling and video game machine legal issues. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide the skills necessary to determine when a search warrant is required and how to correctly draft and lawfully execute a search warrant.

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.

This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to supervision or management activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to field training officer training, risk management, developing policy and procedures, internal affairs, and supervision and management. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

This course is designed to provide training in topics related to supervision or management activities. Course topics may include, but are not limited to, Field Training Officer training, risk management, developing policy and procedures, internal affairs, and supervision and management.

To provide the student with information that will help them develop leadership skills and the ability to recognize behavior that is detrimental to effective leadership and management. This course will also give the participant clear cut strategies to manage and direct change in their organizations and incorporate mission focus to achieve goals and team building.

The mobile field force operations course for executives is designed to prepare law enforcement executives to take part in an active role in the incident command post if ever needed. After completing the FFO course, executive officers may attend this 8 hour training to be briefed on civil liability issues surrounding the deployment of their agencies FFO. Topics included; Connotational Law, Civil Unarrest and Agency Liability.

This course is designed to help managers recognize the need to incorporate diversity into all phases of organizational management. Topics include self-evaluation, management, sexual harassment, workforce diversity, dual careers, role conflict, and communication issues. Upon completion, students should be able to implement solutions that minimize policies, attitudes, and stereotypical behaviors that block effective team building.

This course introduces the principle laws and regulations affecting public and private organizations and their employees or prospective employees. Topics include fair employment practices, EEO, affirmative action, and employee rights and protections. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate organization policy for compliance and assure that decisions are not contrary to law.

This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team utilizing these functions of management.

This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, taxation, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operation of a fire department.

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly 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. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.

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.

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.