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This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of evidence, and the rules governing admissibility of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws, exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibility of evidence.

This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections. Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions of the correctional system.

This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems; social change, values, and norms; cultural diversity; citizen involvement in criminal justice issues; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable criminal justice situations.

This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation.

This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/offender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide insightful analysis of emotional, violent, drug-induced, and other critical and/or stressful incidents that require field analysis and/or resolution.

The course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution and the rights/procedures as interpreted by the courts.

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 provides a study of the best known methods and practices of police leadership and management. Topics include the role of the manager in law enforcement, communications, time-management in law enforcement, managing problems, training and law enforcement productivity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss methods and practices capable of moving law enforcement agencies forward into the twenty-first century.

This course is designed to focus on continuing education training for certified law enforcement scuba divers. Topics may include but are not limited to search & recovery, diver recertification, and rescue techniques.

This course provides initial training necessary to utilize Taser energy weapons in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and relevant law.

This course is designed to focus on new and emerging issues and special topics in any area of the criminal justice field.

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.

This course will cover basic implementation of a UAS in crash reconstruction and mapping of crash scenes. This course will review basic hardware and software required, hardware calibration, measuring ground control points and practical applications. Whether aerial mapping is needed for crash reconstructions, structure layouts for active-shooter responses, or cataloging critical infrastructure; the principles of this course can be used in a variety of areas within public safety. Drone Mapping and Traffic Reconstruction covers various areas of UAS (Drone) implementation to include, Crash Reconstruction, Crime Scene analysis, and mapping for tactical LEO response.

This certification-related course is designed to provide the law enforcement officer with a fundamental background in the instruction of other law enforcement personnel. Successful completion of this course allows the student to apply to the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division for certification as a law enforcement instructor. This certification allows an instructor to teach many of the blocks of instruction offered in basic law enforcement training in addition to various in-service classes offered both in-house (police/sheriff's depts.) and the community college system. Each trainee is required to research, develop and deliver an 80-minute lesson plan as part of meeting course requirements. Trainees must successfully pass State- administered written exam as well as demonstrate competency in all skill areas in order to be eligible for certification as a criminal justice instructor. Trainees must meet State established prerequisites for admission to course. Contact the NC Department of Justice for course standards.

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills used by Criminal Justice personnel who are authorized to use RADAR equipment used by their departments. Lecture, demonstration, and practical field exercises are the principal methods of instruction. Employment in the field of Criminal Justice and authorization of the department are prerequisites for enrollment in this course.

This course is designed to re-certify Radar Operators in the use of radar equipment used by their agencies. The principal methods of instruction are lecture and demonstration. Current certification as probationary or general status as a law enforcement officer and certification as a radar operator within the three years preceding the completion of this course are prerequisites for enrollment. Course includes field practice and testing, both written and practical.

This certification-related Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC) is offered under guidelines and requirements as set forth by North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission. Properly certified State instructors are used in all topic areas. Trainees must successfully pass State administered exam as well as demonstrate competency in all skill areas in order to be eligible for certification as a detention officer. Lecture, demonstrations and practical exercises are primary methods of instruction. Contact the NC Department of Justice for course standards.

This certification-related Telecommunicator Course is designed to meet the training guidelines mandated by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission. Trainees must successfully pass a state- administered exam as well as demonstrate competency in all skill areas in order to be eligible for certification. Contact the NC Department of Justice for course standards.

The purpose of this lesson plan is to increase the student's awareness of civil process matters they may encounter in the course of performing their duties.

This certification-related course is designed to provide training in topics mandated by a North Carolina accrediting commission or agency of state or federal government for continued certification as a criminal justice officer. Course topics must be consistent with the current law and the NC Administrative Code and may include such topics as annual in-service training for law enforcement officers, firearms training and qualification, legal update, hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogens, juvenile minority sensitivity and ethical awareness. Contact the NC Department of Justice for course standards.

To update officers on new N.C.G.S. that apply to juveniles they may encounter on the job.

The purpose of this course is to identify good characteristics of an effective leader. Develop an agency vision and mission statement and to complete a self-assessment of each officers own leadership style.

This block of instruction provides legal and practical information to officers concerning the use of their patrol vehicle, the equipment included and TIMS.

This course is a yearly update to develop an understanding of recent legal changes through appellate case law and statutory updates so improve the knowledge and performance of law enforcement officers.

Designed for those who are at risk for on the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids in the workplace. The course teaches staff how bloodborne pathogens are spread, how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material. This course is one of the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Bloodborne Pathogens courses are designed for those who are at risk for on the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids in the workplace. The course teaches staff how bloodborne pathogens are spread, how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material.

This course is designed to instruct police officers on the proper way to maintain and utilize their duty weapons. Officers will have both classroom and live (daytime and nighttime) fire exercises during this training. This is an annually mandated training through the North Carolina Department of Justice.

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).

This course aims to assist the law enforcement officer to recognize a medical emergency while under gunfire and understand the importance of providing immediate medical assistance until emergency medical service (EMS) personnel arrive.

This course is to provide law enforcement officers with information they can use to engage community members related to the responsible use of firearms.