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Click the Reserve Seat link and complete the online form.

NOTE: All classes are 8am-5pm unless otherwise noted.

Guilford Technical Community College has established itself as one of the most diverse training facilities in North Carolina. It is our goal to proactively meet the needs of the Criminal Justice Community without charging fees.

There are some situations (out-of-state law enforcement, some non-sworn agency personnel, etc.) and/or classes where fees will be charged, but you will be made aware of these fees in advance.

Payment Procedures:
Since you are sending a non-sworn person to the class, a registration fee is required. There are two ways to handle payment:
1. Check - Bring a check with you to class for the required amount.
2. Invoice - If you want to be invoiced, please bring a letter of authorization from your sponsoring agency to class with you. The authorization letter should be on business letterhead and must show the sponsor's billing address.

Invoice Procedures:
Registration paperwork will be completed on day one. The registration along with the authorization letter will be used to start the invoice process. An invoice will be sent to your department from our Finance Department.

Fee Structure:
Beginning on or after August 15, 2009, Continuing Education fees are:

Hours Fee
1-24 hours of instruction $ 78.00
25-50 hours of instruction $133.00
51-100+ hours of instruction $188.00

Click below to read a memorandum from the North Carolina Community College System with a comprehensive summary of references that clarify policy issues related to tuition and fee waivers.

Legislative Changes to Tuition and Registration Fee Waiver Statues

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Apr 19 2021 - Apr 30 2021 8am-5pm PLI
Reserve Seat 		Attendance is required at all class sessions. The student must participate in class and practical exercises, successfully prepare search warrants and successful completion of a written examination. It is recommended that students bring a recent copy of the Arrest, Search and Investigation textbook written by Robert Farb and published by the UNC School of Government. Each student is required to bring the Red and Green case law books for PLI that can be purchased from the NCJA BookstoreTo provide the skills necessary to conduct enforcement activities associated with search warrants, warrantless searches, interviews, eyewitness identifications and nontestimonial identification orders and to avoid liability while conducting such activities. **Attendance is required at all class sessions. The student must participate in class and practical exercises, successfully prepare search warrants and successful completion of a written examination. It is required that students bring a recent copy of the Arrest, Search and Investigation textbook written by Robert Farb and published by the UNC School of Government. Each student is required to bring the Red and Green case law books for PLI that can be purchased from the NCJA. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Tallmer80 0 / 0 / 20
Apr 19 2021 - Apr 23 2021 8am-5pm Interview and Interrogation
Reserve Seat 		 The officer will be able to gather data or information from the interviewee. Determine specifically, if the interviewee is truthful and if not, identify the form of the deception and transition the interviewee from unwilling to willing. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Blueline40 0 / 26 / 10
Apr 19 2021 - Apr 19 2021 8am-5pm SFST Refresher
Reserve Seat 		 This 8 hour SFST Refresher Training shall consist of updated information regarding SFST as well as well as an updated proficiency examination and a comprehensive knowledge examination Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Reed8 3 / 14 / 0
Apr 19 2021 - Apr 23 2021 8am-5pm Basic SRO Certification
Reserve Seat 		Manual provided by GTCCCourse Goal: 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. Course Objectives: 1. Define “School Resource Officer” and discuss the history and concepts associated with the School Resource Officer program. 2. Identify and analyze legal concepts applicable to the authority of the SRO in investigating crimes. 3. Discuss the aspects of the educational system including techniques to correctly address students in a classroom setting. 4. Define the term “gang” and identify methods to reduce gang-related activity. 5. Recognize and compare disabilities covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 6. Identify risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among juvenile. 7. Demonstrate the ability to respond and engage in various role-play exercises properly. 8. Discuss strategies available to reduce the risk of violence and crime on school campuses including response to critical incidents. 9. Prepare and present a presentation designed for grade school students in a practical exercise. Methodologies: This course employs discussion, demonstration, lecture and practical exercises Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 109 Smith40 0 / 14 / 0
Apr 21 2021 - May 07 2021 8a-5p General Instructor School
Reserve Seat 		State testing May 7In order to teach many of the courses regulated by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, you must complete this 80-hour course. An applicant worksheet and the Agreement for Enrollment, must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the class. This is needed to ensure the applicant meets the qualifications (4+ years of law enforcement experience, Microsoft Word & PowerPoint knowledge, etc.) necessary to enter in the class. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Campus Room 127 Clanton98 0 / 18 / 0
Apr 22 2021 - Apr 23 2021 8am-5pm Basic Lidar
Reserve Seat 		 Basic Lidar Operator Certification is a Commissioned recognized course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This class is for those who are currently certified on "Radar". Participants must bring a current LIDAR Manual along with all supplements and a LIDAR instrument. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H5 Room 218 Brackett12 10 / 26 / 0
Apr 26 2021 - Apr 30 2021 8am-5pm CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
Reserve Seat 		 The class prepares the law enforcement professionals to better deal with people in a serious mental health crisis. CIT is a police-based, pre-booking jail diversion program that trains law enforcement professionals to better understand mental illness, de-escalate people in crisis, and direct them to appropriate care rather than to jail. A partnership between law enforcement, the mental health system and consumers/families provides many benefits for the community. Maple St Station, 1106 Maple St, Greensboro Room 1 NAMI40 0 / 24 / 10
Apr 27 2021 - Apr 29 2021 8am-5pm Drug Enforcement for Patrol Officers
Reserve Seat 		 Narcotic investigations can be the most dangerous type of investigation that a uniform officer might encounter in the performance of his/her duties. The officers attending this class will not only gain a complete awareness of the drugs facing them today, but they will acquire the expertise needed to make quality observations and sound judgments in determining drug use. Officers will be better equipped to identify drug distribution and smuggling not only in roadside situations but in the community that they patrol. The officer safety issues learned in this seminar will not only benefit the officers attending the seminar but the members of their community as well. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Sparshott24 0 / 2 / 24
May 01 2021 - May 01 2021 8am-6pm Tactical Carbine
Reserve Seat 		600 rounds required, officers should also bring their duty handgun, duty gear and 200 rounds of handgun ammoThis one-day course is designed for the intermediate or advanced shooter, with a focus on aggressive and effective carbine deployment under combat simulated conditions. Building on a strong shooting foundation, the shooters will be pushed to take their carbine skill set to the next level. SUBJECTS COVERED: Proper gear selection and placement,Recoil management at speed,Balance of speed and accuracy, Combative mindset, Malfunctions,Strong and support hand shooting, Movement drills, Stress shoot, Barricade work, Awkward shooting positions High Point Firing Range 6011 Riverdale Road Room 1 Sansour10 0 / 20 / 3
May 03 2021 - May 04 2021 8am-5pm Cold Case Investigation
Reserve Seat 		 This dynamic two-day seminar is designed to provide investigators with a comprehensive overview of cold case homicide investigations. Methodology and established protocols as well as the latest investigative steps, will be fully explained and evaluated. Recent technological advancements and forensic techniques will be reviewed and discussed. The utilization of non-traditional investigative strategies, undercover scenarios, and the concept of “documentation dissection” will also be fully incorporated into the seminar. Several case studies will be presented from a “lessons learned” perspective. Upon completion of the seminar, investigators will be equipped with the necessary tools to successfully conduct unresolved homicides. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy16 3 / 18 / 0
May 03 2021 - May 06 2021 8am-5pm Patrol Rifle Instructor Course
Reserve Seat 		The following items and equipment are required: •Patrol Rifle .223/5.56mm, 300 Blackout, or .308 (Semi-Automatic), 3 magazines **Rifle must have a sling and weapons-mounted white light (WML)** •Red Dot Sights (RDS) or LPVOs (Low-Power Variable Optics) may be used but ALL Rifles must have BUS (Back-Up Sights) which will be used initially during Zeroing •Duty Handgun, Holster, minimum three (3) magazines and magazine pouch capable of holding three (3) magazines •850-rds Rifle Ammunition/200-rds Handgun Ammunition •Eye/Hearing Protection •Sturdy footwear/BDU-type Uniform/Inclement Weather Gear •Ballistic Armor that is worn while “on-duty” •Weapons cleaning equipment •30 ea. Agency Qualification Targets/Printed Course of Fire During this training course, personnel will be trained to instruct agency personnel in basic/intermediate marksmanship techniques which will include but will not be limited to: •History of the Patrol Rifle •CorrectNomenclature/Disassembly/Re-Assembly Procedures •Basic Maintenance •Standard/Non-Standard Firing Positions•Carrying Techniques •Zeroing Procedures •Reloading/Malfunction Clearance •Multi-Round Engagement/Shooting on the Move •Use of Barricades •Rapid Deployment/Hasty Firing Position Engagements •Tactical/Qualification Courses of Fire High Point Firing Range 6011 Riverdale Road Room 1 Deane/Triolo/Burkholder/Brancaccio32 4 / 28 / 0
May 06 2021 - May 07 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 14 / 27 / 0
May 06 2021 - May 07 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 15 / 30 / 0
May 06 2021 - May 07 2021 8am-5pm Building Searches for Patrol Officers
Reserve Seat 		 THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR PATROL OFFICERS WHO ROUTINELY SEARCH BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AS PART OF THEIR DAILY PATROL DUTIES. SEARCHING STRUCTURES IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE AND THESE TASKS CAN BECOME TOO ROUTINE AND CAN CREATE BAD HABITS. THIS COURSE WILL CONCENTRATE ON SEARCH PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHIES THAT CAN BE USED IN ANY STRUCTURE AND AT ANY TIME OF DAY. WE WILL EMPHASIZE AND DEMONSTRATE TACTICS FOR USE BY TWO AND THREE OFFICER SEARCH TEAMS AND CONCENTRATE ON PROVEN SEARCH PRINCIPLES, AND DELIBERATE ROOM ENTRIES. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Ambrosio16 0 / 24 / 4
May 10 2021 - May 12 2021 8am-5pm Advanced Negotiations
Reserve Seat 		This course is only for those officers who have successfully completed a minimum 40 hr. "basic" negotiation course within the previous 10-year period and are currently assigned to to a negotiation unit. The course provides a short classroom review, followed by intense classroom negotiation exercises, culminating with a day-long practical scenario exerciseThis course is only for those officers who have successfully completed a minimum 40 hr. "basic" negotiation course within the previous 10-year period and are currently assigned to to a negotiation unit. The course provides a short classroom review, followed by intense classroom negotiation exercises, culminating with a day-long practical scenario exercise. Jamestown Room 114 Jeff Fluck24 0 / 16 / 11
May 10 2021 - May 10 2021 8am-5pm Successfully Assisting The Canine Team
Reserve Seat 		Eddy Summers is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement. Following his retirement from the Greensboro, North Carolina Police Department in 2013, he continues to serve as a reserve officer. While working full-time, Eddy spent nearly 24 years assigned to the Department’s Canine Unit as a handler, trainer and corporal and he served 19 years with the Special Response Team. Eddy is an instructor in GPD’s Police Academy and local area community colleges. Additionally, Eddy served for 8 years as the president of the Greensboro Police Officers Association. his 8-hour class is developed for two types of officers. Those who are assigned to assist canine during a canine operation and want to understand their role in assisting canine. And the officer who has called for the canine team and how that officer can prepare the scene for the most successful result possible. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Summers8 0 / 24 / 6
May 11 2021 - May 13 2021 8am-5pm Narcotic Investigation Techniques
Reserve Seat 		 The Narcotics Investigation Techniques course is designed for officers and agents who have been recently assigned or will soon be assigned the duties of investigating violations of the Controlled Substances Act and related crimes. The course will cover topics including; case initiation, case management, managing confidential sources of information, undercover operations and risk management. The course will include short duration practical exercises, and scenario based operations planning and presentations. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Sparshott24 0 / 19 / 2
May 17 2021 - May 21 2021 8am-5pm Radar Certification (40) HRS)
Reserve Seat 		 Radar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each student must road test on the SMI unit which has the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 1127 Brackett40 0 / 18 / 11
May 17 2021 - May 28 2021 8am-5pm Advance Traffic Crash Investigation
Reserve Seat 		At Scene or equivalent course is a prerequisite.Building upon the theories and techniques learned in At-Scene Traffic Crash Investigation, this course will prepare the officer to interpret and analyze traffic crash evidence. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kramp80 0 / 19 / 4
May 18 2021 - May 19 2021 8am-5pm Ethical Leadership
Reserve Seat 		 “We look to leaders to be role models and assume the responsibility for both the good and bad ethical decisions." Every day, leaders must face and make complex ethical decisions. The decisions made and the methods utilized to make those decisions determine whether the decision maker is an ethical leader. Whether you lead a law enforcement agency, a bureau, a division, a small unit, or simply take an informal leadership role in your daily life, the issue of ethical leadership cannot be avoided. Ethical leaders ARE role models. They communicate the importance of ethical standards and of holding employees accountable for those standards. Perhaps even more importantly they create and nurture an ethical environment in which others work and function. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Morrison16 0 / 12 / 15
May 20 2021 - May 21 2021 8am-5pm Verbal De-Escalation
Reserve Seat 		This class is taught by Sergeant Mary Buchanan. Sergeant Buchanan is the Personnel Sergeant in the Personnel & Training Division at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Buchanan has been employed with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office for almost 10 years and has worked as a Detention Services Officer, Patrol Officer and School Resource Officer. Sergeant Buchanan’s current assignment is to supervise Background Investigations, create advertisement and is the agency’s full-time recruiter. This course will provide law enforcement professionals the skills to handle, manage, de-escalate verbal conflict and hostility, enhancing safety, while limiting the need to request assistance with physical intervention in public interactions. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 209 Mary Buchanan16 0 / 16 / 4
May 24 2021 - May 28 2021 8am-5pm CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
Reserve Seat 		 The class prepares the law enforcement professionals to better deal with people in a serious mental health crisis. CIT is a police-based, pre-booking jail diversion program that trains law enforcement professionals to better understand mental illness, de-escalate people in crisis, and direct them to appropriate care rather than to jail. A partnership between law enforcement, the mental health system and consumers/families provides many benefits for the community. Maple St Station, 1106 Maple St, Greensboro Room 1 NAMI40 0 / 24 / 5
May 25 2021 - May 26 2021 8am-5pm Suicide Investigation
Reserve Seat 		  "The are few who escape being touched by the tragedy of suicide in their lifetimes. Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 40,000 people each year compared to the 16,500 who are murdered. A suicide may be influenced by psychological, biological, or social factors as well as a combination of any of the three. Proving suicide can be a difficult task due to family denials, insurance concerns and lack of an adequate investigation. The course is designed to overcome these difficulties by presenting you with sound investigative procedures and recommendations to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted." Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Kennedy16 0 / 18 / 2
May 25 2021 - May 26 2021 8am-5pm Roadside Interview and Detecting Deception
Reserve Seat 		 This two-day course will address an examination of the roadside interview process to include questioning for quality information, accessing verbal, vocal and non-verbal behavior and gaining compliance as they apply to the roadside interview. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Lanier16 0 / 40 / 3
May 27 2021 - May 28 2021 8am-5pm Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
Reserve Seat 		 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) is a 16 hour NHTSA course that is intended to bridge the gap between the SFST and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DECP/DRE) programs by providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and by promoting the use of DREs. This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities. This course is designed to build on the SFST practitioner course. In order for the participant to effectively utilize the information presented in this course, NHTSA has set a requirement of SFST proficiency. All participants are required to pass a SFST proficiency evaluation at the beginning of the course. Failure to successfully complete the SFST proficiency evaluation will result in dismissal from class. Students must attend all 16 hours and pass all testing to be able to complete the course successfully. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Reed16 0 / 16 / 0
Jun 01 2021 - Jun 01 2021 8am-5pm Sovereign Citizens/Anti-Government Individuals
Reserve Seat 		 This eight hour block will equip the law enforcement officer with the knowledge to recognize and identify sovereign citizens/Anti-Government individuals and to better understand the subculture movement in order to enhance officer safety and conduct thorough investigations Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Finch8 0 / 19 / 3
Jun 01 2021 - Jun 03 2021 8am-5pm Advanced Homicide Investigation
Reserve Seat 		 1This course will focus on equivocal death investigation and how to successfully resolve the most complex homicide cases. Lead investigator roles and responsibilities including administrative requirements and prosecutorial considerations will be identified. Advanced investigative techniques will be applied to investigative theory along with an emphasis on proper case management. The concepts of “linkage”, “linkage blindness”, “time and distance”, and “crime scene staging” will be explored. Crime scene reconstruction techniques and interrogation strategies for the homicide suspect will be taught. “Japanese” and “Dutch” law enforcement perspectives will be compared to United States law enforcement investigative methods and procedures. The importance of theme development during the homicide interview is another area of concentration. Child deaths, cold case investigations, and autoerotic deaths will be reviewed as well as the importance of recognizing “post offense behavior.” The importance of the neighborhood canvass, especially as related to the proper sequence of interviews to be conducted will also be examined. The conduct of death and homicide cases in hostile environments will be discussed. Common mistakes in homicide investigations and the need for an “investigative conference” will be identified. Lead development and the concept of “documentation dissection” will be explained through practical exercises. Several case studies will be evaluated to illustrate how complex homicide cases can be resolved. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy24 0 / 20 / 5
Jun 02 2021 - Jun 02 2021 8am-5pm Domestic Terrorism & Hate Groups
Reserve Seat 		 This one-day training will provide law enforcement officers with an introductory overview of numerous domestic terror groups and criminally subversive subcultures which are encountered by law enforcement professionals on a daily basis. The course will provide a definition of violent extremism and focus on individuals and groups that attempt to advance social or political beliefs through force or violence in violation of state or federal law. Movements and ideologies covered will include white supremacy, white nationalism, black identity extremism, animal rights and eco-terrorism, anti-government, and other radical separatists groups. In addition to the previously mentioned training topics, and due to several recent highly publicized violent protests and demonstrations, a large portion of the course will focus on Antifa/Anarchists and their current method of operation around the United States. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Flowers8 0 / 24 / 0
Jun 03 2021 - Jun 04 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 25 / 28 / 0
Jun 03 2021 - Jun 04 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 22 / 30 / 0
Jun 07 2021 - Jun 11 2021 8am-5pm First Line Supervisor's School
Reserve Seat 		 First Line Supervision is not just about the mechanics of "running" the squad or unit. It is a crucial position within any organization where policy is transmitted into action. Individual agencies should be responsible for instructing their personnel on the day to day functions of the department and their policies, procedures, and protocols. The goal of this 40 hour block is to provide the student with a deeper understanding of their role as a first line supervisor and the expectations of different groups of people they interact with on a daily basis. Topics covered: Management Tasks, Community-Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, Performance Appraisals, Coaching and Mentoring, Discipline, Supervision of Difficult Employees, and Tactical Operations. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Jones/Hartman40 0 / 10 / 22
Jun 07 2021 - Jun 11 2021 8am-5pm Field Training Officer
Reserve Seat 		 Field Training Officer is for law enforcement officers who are or will be assigned to provide field training to new officers. This course will provide the technical and personal skills to individuals in order for them to function as evaluators and trainers of recruits who have completed BLET, DOCC or new hires in Communications. Students need to bring their agency’s Field Training Officer Procedures Manual, and a blank copy of their Daily Observation Report (DOR). Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Collins40 0 / 23 / 19
Jun 11 2021 - Jun 18 2021 8am-5pm Telecommunicator Certification Course
Reserve Seat 		This class is open to any person working in a public safety telecommunications center. After the student is registered, we will send a packet with additional information and required forms.This NC Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards certification course of instruction is now mandated for all NC municipal police telecommunicators in accordance with NCGA Chapter 17E. Attendance is required at all sessions. The student must participate in class and practical exercises. Successful completion of a state mandated test is required. Students must complete Sheriffs' Standards forms F1 and F2 before class entry. Required course materials can be ordered from the NC Justice Academy Bookstore. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 109 Hendricks48 15 / 16 / 0
Jun 15 2021 - Jun 17 2021 8am-5pm Fundamentals of the Investigative Process
Reserve Seat 		  This course is designed to assist the new investigator or the patrol officer who has to manage a felony investigation. The qualities of a successful investigator will be identified and discussed. The preliminary and follow-up investigative steps that apply to the majority of investigations will be broken down and systematically examined. Crime scene management, forensic issues, interviewing, statement taking, eyewitness identification, investigators summary and felony file preparation will be the course focal points. An exercise will reinforce the classroom lecture and discussion as you evaluate a case and identify the necessary steps to correct the investigation. This course will prepare you for more specialized training. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy24 0 / 13 / 11
Jun 16 2021 - Jul 02 2021 8a-5p General Instructor School
Reserve Seat 		State Testing July 2In order to teach many of the courses regulated by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, you must complete this 80-hour course. An applicant worksheet and the Agreement for Enrollment, must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the class. This is needed to ensure the applicant meets the qualifications (4+ years of law enforcement experience, Microsoft Word & PowerPoint knowledge, etc.) necessary to enter in the class. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Clanton98 0 / 13 / 10
Jun 18 2021 - Jun 18 2021 8am-5pm Death and Violent Crime Scene Management for 1st Responders
Reserve Seat 		 The course goal is to train the patrol officer and other first responders (EMT/Rescue/Fire) how to approach and handle a homicide or violent crime scene prior to the arrival of investigators. Participants will learn to recognize the initial and secondary scene boundaries, initiate the crime scene log, identify individual and class characteristic evidence, protecting and securing of evidence, identify exigent circumstance, ensure fourth amendment requirements are met, identify and securing of witnesses and suspects. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy8 0 / 17 / 3
Jun 18 2021 - Jun 18 2021 8am-6pm Treating GSWs/Downed Officer Rescue
Reserve Seat 		The following equipment and ammunition are required: •Handgun and Duty Belt or Battle Belt with a minimum of 3 ea. Magazines •Patrol Rifle with the following: Sling, and 3 ea. Magazines •75rds Handgun/60-rds Rifle •Eye/Hearing/Protection •Ballistic Armor that is worn while “on-duty” (Required for Shooting on the Move) •Weapons cleaning equipment •**A “Bailout Bag”, “Chest Rig”, or “Plate- Carrier for carrying/holding Patrol Rifle Magazines highly suggested but not required**GSW/DOR is a nine (9) hour course designed to enhance an officer’s capabilities and survivability during and after, armed confrontations. Special emphasis will be placed on treating Gunshot Wounds/Severe Lacerations, Tactical Movement, and Downed-Officer Rescue (DOR) “live-fire” drills. During “live-fire” drills and tactical scenarios, the participant will progress towards a higher level of understanding and functioning. The following skill sets will be covered: •Use of Tourniquets, Direct Pressure, Wound-Packing, and Compression-Bandaging •Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid Concept/Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) •Downed-Officer/Citizen Rescue “Live-Fire” High Point Firing Range 6011 Riverdale Road Room 1 Deane/Triolo9 0 / 24 / 2
Jun 22 2021 - Jun 23 2021 8am-5pm School Rampage Shooter
Reserve Seat 		 What causes a "normal" teen to become a mass murderer? Can they be predicted and prevented? This course examines the various theories of the cause of school shooters, warning signs, assessment and interventions. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Blueline/Prodan16 0 / 22 / 15
Jun 22 2021 - Jun 25 2021 8am-5pm Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
Reserve Seat 		 This 32 hour course will enable participants to better detect and arrest DWI violators and therefore reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths and injuries associated with impaired drivers. Hours: Day 1: 0800 - 1700 Days 2 - 3: 1200 - 2200 Day 4: 0800 - 1500 Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Reed32 0 / 24 / 5
Jun 24 2021 - Jun 24 2021 8am-5pm Psychological Autospsy & Equivocal Death Analysis
Reserve Seat 		 An equivocal death is a death where the manner of death (homicide, suicide, accident, natural) is of doubtful nature or has different meanings of equal possibility. The psychological autopsy is an effort to determine the victim’s psychological intent by reconstructing the deceased behavior, communications, history, habits and personality traits. This course will examine how to make the determination of the manner of death based upon the medical, physical and psychological evidence. Is the death consistent with homicide, suicide or accident? Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy8 0 / 17 / 3
Jun 24 2021 - Jun 25 2021 8am-5pm Basic Lidar
Reserve Seat 		 Basic Lidar Operator Certification is a Commissioned recognized course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This class is for those who are currently certified on "Radar". Participants must bring a current LIDAR Manual along with all supplements and a LIDAR instrument. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Brackett12 0 / 16 / 2
Jun 28 2021 - Jun 30 2021 8am-6pm Magnified Patrol Rifle Optic
Reserve Seat 		 Magnified Patrol Rifle Optic is a 3-Day/27-hour course designed to enhance and develop the capabilities of officers equipped with Low-Powered Variable Optics (LPVO). Training topics: basic/intermediate/advanced marksmanship techniques •Zero a Patrol Rifle equipped with a Low-Power Variable Optic (LPVO) •Perform accurate “Center-Mass” Engagements from 50-yds to 100-yds •Perform extreme-precision engagements out to 50-yds •Daily Grouping Exercises •Rapid Deployment/Hasty Firing Position Selection/Engagements •Use of Barricades/Elevated-Platform Engagements/Shooting-on-the-Move •Conduct “Solo”/2-man entry into a Live-Fire Shoot House •Tactical/Qualification Courses of Fire The following items and equipment are required: •Patrol Rifle .223/5.56mm with a minimum 16” Barrel (Semi-Automatic), 5 magazines (Rifle must have a sling, back up sights, and a weapons-mounted white light) •Rifle must be equipped with one of the following: Red Dot Sight and 3x Magnifier, or ACOG with a 3x or 4x magnification, or Low-Power Variable Optic (LPVO) with a 1-4, 1-6 but no greater than 1-8 power magnification •Duty Handgun, Holster, minimum three (3) magazines •600-rds Rifle ammunition/100-rds Handgun ammunition •Eye/Hearing Protection/Ballistic Duty-Armor/Ballistic Helmet if issued •Sturdy footwear/BDU-type Uniform Inclement Weather Gear •Weapons cleaning equipment •Hydration device [Camel-Bak, Water Bottle, Canteen, ……] highly recommended •Capability to carry up to Four (4) Rifle magazines (Chest Rig, Outer Carrier, …….) All participants must be qualified on the rifle/handgun used during this course This is not a Basic Patrol Rifle Course/Several courses of fire will be physically demanding .223/5.56mm “NO Green-Tip or Tracer Ammunition” High Point Firing Range 6011 Riverdale Road Room 1 Deane/Triolo27 22 / 30 / 0
Jun 29 2021 - Jun 30 2021 8am-5pm Child Abuse and Fatality Investigation
Reserve Seat 		This class was originally titled Child Sexual Abuse InvestigationsThis course will examine direct physical injury, trauma, or emotional harm intentionally inflicted on an infant or child. Several case studies will be reviewed to support these training objectives. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Kennedy16 0 / 24 / 0
Jul 01 2021 - Jul 02 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 16 / 25 / 0
Jul 01 2021 - Jul 02 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 127 Brackett16 11 / 16 / 0
Jul 02 2021 - Jul 02 2021 8am-5pm Violent Crime Profiling
Reserve Seat 		 This is an introduction to the technique of criminal investigative analysis (profiling) as it is applies to death investigations. Included is a brief history of the technique and the so-called differences between inductive, deductive and the investigative psychology of criminal profiling. The course focuses on the various motives for murder and how by identifying the motive as displayed in the crime will reduce the size of the suspect pool.Also included will be how the behavior exhibited by the offender at the scene can be used to determine what kind, if any, defense the offender may claim, such as self-defense, not guilty by reason of insanity, or guilty but mentally ill. The students will review various crime scenes and autopsy photographs lab reports and background information of each victim and offer an analysis regarding the sequence of events, motive and any possible defenses. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Campus Room 225 Prodan8 11 / 24 / 0
Jul 12 2021 - Jul 14 2021 8am-5pm Criminal Fugitive Apprehension and Investigative Techniques
Reserve Seat 		  THIS COURSE WILL EXPAND ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN ARRESTING VIOLENT CRIMINALS. THIS COURSE WILL EMPHASIZE ON TARGET RESEARCH, CASE LAW, ARREST PHILOSOPHIES AND ARREST TACTICS THAT DRIVE COMPLIANCE TO MAKE ARRESTS SAFELY, EFFECTIVELY AND REPEATABLE. WE WILL HIGHLIGHT, IN DEPTH, THE APPREHENSION PROCESS FROM THE ISSUANCE OF A CRIMINAL WARRANT, THROUGH THE ARREST AND POST ARREST. WE WILL DEMONSTRATE SIMPLE AND PROVEN PRINCIPLE BASED TACTICS USED TO LOCATE AND APPREHEND VIOLENT CRIMINALS AND FUGITIVES QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY; THROUGH CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS AND PRACTICAL EXERCISES, DEMOSTRATING PRINCIPLE BASED CQB AND VEHICLE OCCUPANT ARREST TECHNIQUES. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Ambrosio24 0 / 24 / 1
Jul 13 2021 - Jul 14 2021 8am-5pm Crime Scene Photography
Reserve Seat 		Jonathan Pelletier is a retired detective, criminal investigator, former supervisor of the police department’s crime scene unit (Lynchburg, VA) and current Forensic Crime Scene consultant. He serves as an instructor for the Virginia Center for Police Innovation (VCPI). This 2 day course is designed for investigators, detectives, and crime scene personnel. Students will be provided with camera kits for this hands-on training. Using photography to document evidence and scene processing will be accomplished during practical scenarios. Proper photographic coverage of latent fingerprints, human skin, and challenging surfaces will be accomplished, Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer with standard USB port accessible to the laptop. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Campus Room 127 Jonathan Pelletier 16 13 / 24 / 0
Jul 19 2021 - Jul 23 2021 8am-5pm Radar Certification (40) HRS)
Reserve Seat 		 Radar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each student must road test on the SMI unit which has the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Brackett40 0 / 23 / 0
Jul 19 2021 - Jul 30 2021 8am-5pm PLI
Reserve Seat 		Books requiredTo provide the skills necessary to conduct enforcement activities associated with search warrants, warrantless searches, interviews, eyewitness identifications and nontestimonial identification orders and to avoid liability while conducting such activities. **Attendance is required at all class sessions. The student must participate in class and practical exercises, successfully prepare search warrants and successful completion of a written examination. It is required that students bring a recent copy of the Arrest, Search and Investigation textbook written by Robert Farb and published by the UNC School of Government. Each student is required to bring the Red and Green case law books for PLI that can be purchased from the NCJA. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Tallmer80 0 / 15 / 12
Jul 26 2021 - Jul 29 2021 8am-5pm Protective Service Detail for LEO's
Reserve Seat 		 This 4 day course prepares LEO's on the best practices for Executive Protection. This class is derived from practical knowledge gained in Afghanistan and Israel protecting U.S. dignitaries. The training is the same as Dept. of State operators receive for overseas deployment. Objectives: The purpose of security detail, mission planning, roles and duties of detail members, walking formations, motorcade operations, advance work, emergency evacuation drills, site surveys, route selections, hard points and safe havens. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Jaymes Holden32 6 / 24 / 0
Aug 02 2021 - Aug 06 2021 8am-5pm Basic SRO Certification
Reserve Seat 		Manual provided by GTCCCourse Goal: 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. Course Objectives: 1. Define “School Resource Officer” and discuss the history and concepts associated with the School Resource Officer program. 2. Identify and analyze legal concepts applicable to the authority of the SRO in investigating crimes. 3. Discuss the aspects of the educational system including techniques to correctly address students in a classroom setting. 4. Define the term “gang” and identify methods to reduce gang-related activity. 5. Recognize and compare disabilities covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 6. Identify risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among juvenile. 7. Demonstrate the ability to respond and engage in various role-play exercises properly. 8. Discuss strategies available to reduce the risk of violence and crime on school campuses including response to critical incidents. 9. Prepare and present a presentation designed for grade school students in a practical exercise. Methodologies: This course employs discussion, demonstration, lecture and practical exercises Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Nicole Smith40 2 / 16 / 0
Aug 03 2021 - Aug 04 2021 8am-5pm Mentoring the New or Underachieving Police Officer
Reserve Seat 		 The student will gain knowledge and explore the benefits of implementing a Mentoring program within their organization. Through adult learning activities; class discussions, work groups, instructor feedback, power point, and media presentations the student will engage in thought provoking concepts, ideas, theories, and practices of mentorship The student will learn the basic principles of leadership and its impact on effective mentoring. The student will define, compare, and contrast leadership verses management and the impact they both have on a mentoring program This two day course is designed to be highly interactive, and student participation is required Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Morrison16 0 / 40 / 0
Aug 05 2021 - Aug 06 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 28 / 30 / 0
Aug 05 2021 - Aug 06 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 25 / 28 / 0
Aug 10 2021 - Aug 12 2021 8am-5pm Interview and Interrogation
Reserve Seat 		 The officer will be able to gather data or information from the interviewee. Determine specifically, if the interviewee is truthful and if not, identify the form of the deception and transition the interviewee from unwilling to willing. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Prodan24 0 / 35 / 3
Aug 16 2021 - Aug 18 2021 8am-5pm Suicide and Burnout Prevention for 1st Responders
Reserve Seat 		Amber Reed holds a Master’s degree in Sociology/Criminology from UNCG. She is a Qualified Professional in mental health, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a QPR Instructor. In addition she is the wife of of a local law enforcement officer and the mother of a local law enforcement officer.This class explores: •signs/symptoms of common mental health conditions including suicide prevention •more detailed exploration of PTSD and burnout •the impact of stress mentally, physically, and emotionally •tips and strategies to help with stress and burnout (self-care) •QPR core class for first responders •Emotional first aid strategies to use when it’s not a suicidal crisis but distress is apparent •Built-in time for discussions, role play, and demonstrations Public Safety Building: Jamestown Campus Room 127 Reed/Greer24 8 / 24 / 0
Aug 23 2021 - Aug 24 2021 8am-5pm Building Searches for Patrol Officers
Reserve Seat 		 THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR PATROL OFFICERS WHO ROUTINELY SEARCH BUILDINGS AND RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES AS PART OF THEIR DAILY PATROL DUTIES. SEARCHING STRUCTURES IS AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE AND THESE TASKS CAN BECOME TOO ROUTINE AND CAN CREATE BAD HABITS. THIS COURSE WILL CONCENTRATE ON SEARCH PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHIES THAT CAN BE USED IN ANY STRUCTURE AND AT ANY TIME OF DAY. WE WILL EMPHASIZE AND DEMONSTRATE TACTICS FOR USE BY TWO AND THREE OFFICER SEARCH TEAMS AND CONCENTRATE ON PROVEN SEARCH PRINCIPLES, AND DELIBERATE ROOM ENTRIES. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Ambrosio16 8 / 24 / 0
Aug 23 2021 - Aug 24 2021 8am-5pm Recruitment and Hiring for Law Enforcement Officers
Reserve Seat 		This class is taught by Sergeant Mary Buchanan. Sergeant Buchanan is the Personnel Sergeant in the Personnel & Training Division at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Buchanan has been employed with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office for almost 10 years and has worked as a Detention Services Officer, Patrol Officer and School Resource Officer. Sergeant Buchanan’s current assignment is to supervise Background Investigations, create advertisement and is the agency’s full-time recruiter. This course will provide law enforcement managers, recruiters and supervisors with the knowledge and essential skills to develop effective and consistent recruitment practices that can be implemented in their hiring processes. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 109 Mary Buchanan16 1 / 14 / 0
Aug 23 2021 - Aug 27 2021 8am-5pm Death and Homicide Investigation
Reserve Seat 		 Officers will be shown the various types of natural, accidental, suicidal and homicidal deaths you may encounter along with proven investigative strategies for each type of case. Officers will learn a systematic process for handling the crime scene from the initial approach through scene documentation and evidence collection. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Kennedy40 8 / 24 / 0
Aug 26 2021 - Aug 26 2021 8am-5pm SFST Refresher
Reserve Seat 		 This 8 hour SFST Refresher Training shall consist of updated information regarding SFST as well as well as an updated proficiency examination and a comprehensive knowledge examination Public Safety Building, Jamestown Campus Room 109 Reed8 14 / 14 / 0
Aug 26 2021 - Aug 27 2021 8am-5pm Basic Lidar
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateBasic Lidar Operator Certification is a Commissioned recognized course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This class is for those who are currently certified on "Radar". Participants must bring a current LIDAR Manual along with all supplements and a LIDAR instrument. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Brackett12 14 / 16 / 0
Aug 30 2021 - Aug 31 2021 8am-5pm Community Policing and Effective Problem Solving
Reserve Seat 		 The student will gain knowledge and explore the benefits of transitioning beyond the S.A.R.A. model. The student will engage in thought provoking concepts, theories, and practices of community policing through adult learning activities; class discussions, work groups, instructor feedback, power point, and media presentations The student will learn the basic principles of leveraging internal and external resources and assets to control crime. The student will gain a deeper understanding through class discussion and group projects of crime reduction strategies and their application and impact on crime control efforts The student will define, compare, and contrast the benefits of establishing and maintaining community engagement through effective communication. The student will be challenged in thought and class discussion on the meaning and impact of procedural justice, the importance of establishing and maintaining trust between the police and the community. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Morrison16 12 / 24 / 0
Aug 30 2021 - Sep 03 2021 8am-5pm LEBA Police Mountain Bike Course
Reserve Seat 		Manual required This course provides the officer with comprehensive police mountain bike knowledge and skills that allow the officer to patrol safely, effectively and with confidence. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT- Bike and kickstand (no property room bikes) helmet, gloves, eye protection, cycling clothing, duty gear, weapon and 50 rounds of ammo. A manual is required and the cost for the manual is $30.00, which can be purchased at the beginning of class. Contact Officer Scott Schneider 336-601-4164 or email at Charles.schneider@greensboro-nc.gov for details, 336-314-2480. 300 S Swing Road Greensboro, NC Room 1 Schneider40 24 / 24 / 0
Sep 01 2021 - Sep 02 2021 8am-5pm Basic Hotel/Motel Investigations
Reserve Seat 		 Narcotic investigations can be the most dangerous type of investigation that a uniform officer might encounter in the performance of his/her duties. The officers attending this class will not only gain a complete awareness of the drugs facing them today, but they will acquire the expertise needed to make quality observations and sound judgments in determining drug use. Many of these narcotic investigations come from violators using Hotel and Motel locations to facilitate their drug operations. Officers will have a better understanding on how working with the Hotel and Motel personal in their jurisdictions will produce a proactive type investigation which will result in better cases. The officer safety issues learned in this seminar will not only benefit the officers attending the seminar but the members of their community as well. COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE: • Drug identification & Drug Packaging • Search and Seizure • Knock and Talks • Use of Informants • Pro-Active Policing within the community • Hotel & Motel Operations • Conducting Hotel & Motel investigations • Long term Community Policing Project • Testifying in Court on Drug cases Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Sparshott16 16 / 24 / 0
Sep 02 2021 - Sep 03 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 27 / 30 / 0
Sep 02 2021 - Sep 03 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 27 / 27 / 0
Sep 08 2021 - Sep 10 2021 8am-5pm Leadership on the Line
Reserve Seat 		 This course will focus on leadership principles needed by law enforcement leaders and executives to successfully lead their organizations. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Kennedy16 0 / 24 / 3
Sep 09 2021 - Sep 10 2021 8am-5pm Sexual Assault Investigation
Reserve Seat 		 This course will explore the ways of determining when a victim or witness is mistaken or has memory gaps due to fear, anger, shame, guilt, psychological and physical trauma, and alcohol and drug intoxication. Also covered in depth are various investigative techniques including pretext telephone calls, search warrant applications, victim interviews, compliant victims of sexual assault, late reported sexual assaults, case preparation to present for prosecution. Particular attention is given to investigation of "late reported" sexual assaults. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Prodan16 9 / 24 / 0
Sep 11 2021 - Sep 11 2021 8am-6pm Treating GSWs/Downed Officer Rescue
Reserve Seat 		The following equipment and ammunition are required: •Handgun and Duty Belt or Battle Belt with a minimum of 3 ea. Magazines •Patrol Rifle with the following: Sling, and 3 ea. Magazines •75rds Handgun/60-rds Rifle •Eye/Hearing/Protection •Ballistic Armor that is worn while “on-duty” (Required for Shooting on the Move) •Weapons cleaning equipment •**A “Bailout Bag”, “Chest Rig”, or “Plate- Carrier for carrying/holding Patrol Rifle Magazines highly suggested but not required**GSW/DOR is a nine (9) hour course designed to enhance an officer’s capabilities and survivability during and after, armed confrontations. Special emphasis will be placed on treating Gunshot Wounds/Severe Lacerations, Tactical Movement, and Downed-Officer Rescue (DOR) “live-fire” drills. During “live-fire” drills and tactical scenarios, the participant will progress towards a higher level of understanding and functioning. The following skill sets will be covered: •Use of Tourniquets, Direct Pressure, Wound-Packing, and Compression-Bandaging •Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid Concept/Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) •Downed-Officer/Citizen Rescue “Live-Fire” High Point Firing Range 6011 Riverdale Road Room 1 Deane/Triolo9 18 / 24 / 0
Sep 13 2021 - Sep 17 2021 8am-5pm Field Training Officer
Reserve Seat 		Manuals provided by GTCCField Training Officer is for law enforcement officers who are or will be assigned to provide field training to new officers. This course will provide the technical and personal skills to individuals in order for them to function as evaluators and trainers of recruits who have completed BLET, DOCC or new hires in Communications. Students need to bring their agency’s Field Training Officer Procedures Manual, and a blank copy of their Daily Observation Report (DOR). Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Colins40 0 / 24 / 4
Sep 13 2021 - Sep 17 2021 8am-5pm Officer Survival I
Reserve Seat 		 This 44 hour course reinforces and expands skills acquired in BLET that relate to high risk duties. The advanced instruction will provide students with new tactical information through a lecture and demonstration format, allowing the student to practice, in a structured and controlled environment, the newly acquired skills. Students will need to bring full duty belt gear, duty handgun (ammunition N/A) , flashlight and patrol vehicle. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Kissinger40 0 / 13 / 10
Sep 15 2021 - Oct 01 2021 8a-5p General Instructor School
Reserve Seat 		State Testing on Oct 1In order to teach many of the courses regulated by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, you must complete this 80-hour course. An applicant worksheet and the Agreement for Enrollment, must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the class. This is needed to ensure the applicant meets the qualifications (4+ years of law enforcement experience, Microsoft Word & PowerPoint knowledge, etc.) necessary to enter in the class. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Campus Room 114 Clanton98 0 / 9 / 9
Sep 16 2021 - Sep 17 2021 8am-5pm Implicit Bias and Impartial Policing
Reserve Seat 		This class is taught by Sergeant Mary Buchanan. Sergeant Buchanan is the Personnel Sergeant in the Personnel & Training Division at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Buchanan has been employed with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office for almost 10 years and has worked as a Detention Services Officer, Patrol Officer and School Resource Officer. Sergeant Buchanan’s current assignment is to supervise Background Investigations, create advertisement and is the agency’s full-time recruiter. The purpose of this course is to provide law enforcement officers professional development in the areas of Implicit Bias and Impartial Policing by providing strategies and understanding of relationship-based policing and collaborative community interaction. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 209 Mary Buchanan16 12 / 16 / 0
Sep 20 2021 - Sep 24 2021 8am-5pm Radar Certification (40) HRS)
Reserve Seat 		 Radar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each student must road test on the SMI unit which has the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett40 27 / 40 / 0
Sep 30 2021 - Oct 01 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 23 / 30 / 0
Sep 30 2021 - Oct 01 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 28 / 30 / 0
Oct 04 2021 - Oct 08 2021 8am-5pm Interview and Interrogation
Reserve Seat 		 The officer will be able to gather data or information from the interviewee. Determine specifically, if the interviewee is truthful and if not, identify the form of the deception and transition the interviewee from unwilling to willing. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Prodan40 7 / 35 / 0
Oct 12 2021 - Oct 15 2021 8am-5pm Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
Reserve Seat 		 This 32 hour course will enable participants to better detect and arrest DWI violators and therefore reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths and injuries associated with impaired drivers. Hours: Day 1: 0800 - 1700 Days 2 - 3: 1200 - 2200 Day 4: 0800 - 1500 Public Safety Building, Jamestown Campus Room 127 Reed32 6 / 24 / 0
Oct 13 2021 - Oct 14 2021 8am-5pm Introduction to Financial Crime
Reserve Seat 		  This course is geared for the new investigator who will conduct such investigations as forgery and uttering, financial transaction card fraud, identify theft, obtaining property by false pretense and embezzlement. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy16 15 / 24 / 0
Oct 21 2021 - Oct 22 2021 8am-5pm Basic Lidar
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateBasic Lidar Operator Certification is a Commissioned recognized course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This class is for those who are currently certified on "Radar". Participants must bring a current LIDAR Manual along with all supplements and a LIDAR instrument. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Brackett12 16 / 16 / 0
Oct 25 2021 - Oct 29 2021 8am-5pm First Line Supervisor's School
Reserve Seat 		 First Line Supervision is not just about the mechanics of "running" the squad or unit. It is a crucial position within any organization where policy is transmitted into action. Individual agencies should be responsible for instructing their personnel on the day to day functions of the department and their policies, procedures, and protocols. The goal of this 40 hour block is to provide the student with a deeper understanding of their role as a first line supervisor and the expectations of different groups of people they interact with on a daily basis. Topics covered: Management Tasks, Community-Oriented Policing and Problem Solving, Performance Appraisals, Coaching and Mentoring, Discipline, Supervision of Difficult Employees, and Tactical Operations. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Hartman40 1 / 35 / 0
Nov 01 2021 - Nov 12 2021 8am-5pm PLI
Reserve Seat 		Books RequiredTo provide the skills necessary to conduct enforcement activities associated with search warrants, warrantless searches, interviews, eyewitness identifications and nontestimonial identification orders and to avoid liability while conducting such activities. **Attendance is required at all class sessions. The student must participate in class and practical exercises, successfully prepare search warrants and successful completion of a written examination. It is required that students bring a recent copy of the Arrest, Search and Investigation textbook written by Robert Farb and published by the UNC School of Government. Each student is required to bring the Red and Green case law books for PLI that can be purchased from the NCJA. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Tallmer80 0 / 35 / 0
Nov 01 2021 - Nov 05 2021 8am-5pm CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM
Reserve Seat 		 The class prepares the law enforcement professionals to better deal with people in a serious mental health crisis. CIT is a police-based, pre-booking jail diversion program that trains law enforcement professionals to better understand mental illness, de-escalate people in crisis, and direct them to appropriate care rather than to jail. A partnership between law enforcement, the mental health system and consumers/families provides many benefits for the community. Maple St Station, 1106 Maple St, Greensboro Room 1 NAMI40 0 / 25 / 1
Nov 02 2021 - Nov 04 2021 8am-5pm Drug Enforcement for Patrol Officers
Reserve Seat 		 Narcotic investigations can be the most dangerous type of investigation that a uniform officer might encounter in the performance of his/her duties. The officers attending this class will not only gain a complete awareness of the drugs facing them today, but they will acquire the expertise needed to make quality observations and sound judgments in determining drug use. Officers will be better equipped to identify drug distribution and smuggling not only in roadside situations but in the community that they patrol. The officer safety issues learned in this seminar will not only benefit the officers attending the seminar but the members of their community as well. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Sparshott24 7 / 24 / 0
Nov 04 2021 - Nov 05 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Brackett16 15 / 18 / 0
Nov 04 2021 - Nov 05 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Brackett16 24 / 24 / 0
Nov 09 2021 - Nov 10 2021 8am-5pm Ethical Leadership
Reserve Seat 		 “We look to leaders to be role models and assume the responsibility for both the good and bad ethical decisions." Every day, leaders must face and make complex ethical decisions. The decisions made and the methods utilized to make those decisions determine whether the decision maker is an ethical leader. Whether you lead a law enforcement agency, a bureau, a division, a small unit, or simply take an informal leadership role in your daily life, the issue of ethical leadership cannot be avoided. Ethical leaders ARE role models. They communicate the importance of ethical standards and of holding employees accountable for those standards. Perhaps even more importantly they create and nurture an ethical environment in which others work and function. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Morrison16 9 / 24 / 0
Nov 11 2021 - Nov 12 2021 8am-5pm Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
Reserve Seat 		 Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) is a 16 hour NHTSA course that is intended to bridge the gap between the SFST and the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DECP/DRE) programs by providing officers with general knowledge related to drug impairment and by promoting the use of DREs. This course will train law enforcement officers to observe, identify and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both, in order to reduce the number of impaired driving incidents as well as crashes which result in serious injuries and fatalities. This course is designed to build on the SFST practitioner course. In order for the participant to effectively utilize the information presented in this course, NHTSA has set a requirement of SFST proficiency. All participants are required to pass a SFST proficiency evaluation at the beginning of the course. Failure to successfully complete the SFST proficiency evaluation will result in dismissal from class. Students must attend all 16 hours and pass all testing to be able to complete the course successfully. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Reed16 9 / 14 / 0
Nov 15 2021 - Nov 19 2021 8am-5pm Radar Certification (40) HRS)
Reserve Seat 		 Radar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each student must road test on the SMI unit which has the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett40 37 / 38 / 0
Nov 16 2021 - Nov 18 2021 8am-5pm Fundamentals of the Investigative Process
Reserve Seat 		  This course is designed to assist the new investigator or the patrol officer who has to manage a felony investigation. The qualities of a successful investigator will be identified and discussed. The preliminary and follow-up investigative steps that apply to the majority of investigations will be broken down and systematically examined. Crime scene management, forensic issues, interviewing, statement taking, eyewitness identification, investigators summary and felony file preparation will be the course focal points. An exercise will reinforce the classroom lecture and discussion as you evaluate a case and identify the necessary steps to correct the investigation. This course will prepare you for more specialized training. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Kennedy24 16 / 24 / 0
Nov 22 2021 - Nov 23 2021 8am-5pm Child Abuse and Fatality Investigation
Reserve Seat 		 This course will examine direct physical injury, trauma, or emotional harm intentionally inflicted on an infant or child. Several case studies will be reviewed to support these training objectives. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Kennedy16 18 / 24 / 0
Nov 29 2021 - Nov 30 2021 8am-5pm Suicide Investigation
Reserve Seat 		  "The are few who escape being touched by the tragedy of suicide in their lifetimes. Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 40,000 people each year compared to the 16,500 who are murdered. A suicide may be influenced by psychological, biological, or social factors as well as a combination of any of the three. Proving suicide can be a difficult task due to family denials, insurance concerns and lack of an adequate investigation. The course is designed to overcome these difficulties by presenting you with sound investigative procedures and recommendations to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted." Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Kennedy16 15 / 24 / 0
Dec 01 2021 - Dec 03 2021 8am-5pm Narcotic Investigation Techniques
Reserve Seat 		 The Narcotics Investigation Techniques course is designed for officers and agents who have been recently assigned or will soon be assigned the duties of investigating violations of the Controlled Substances Act and related crimes. The course will cover topics including; case initiation, case management, managing confidential sources of information, undercover operations and risk management. The course will include short duration practical exercises, and scenario based operations planning and presentations. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 127 Sparshott24 19 / 24 / 0
Dec 02 2021 - Dec 02 2021 8am-5pm Death and Violent Crime Scene Management for 1st Responders
Reserve Seat 		 The course goal is to train the patrol officer and other first responders (EMT/Rescue/Fire) how to approach and handle a homicide or violent crime scene prior to the arrival of investigators. Participants will learn to recognize the initial and secondary scene boundaries, initiate the crime scene log, identify individual and class characteristic evidence, protecting and securing of evidence, identify exigent circumstance, ensure fourth amendment requirements are met, identify and securing of witnesses and suspects. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy8 23 / 24 / 0
Dec 02 2021 - Dec 03 2021 8am-5pm Radar Operator Recertification (16 HRS)
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar Operator Certification is Commissioned Recognized Course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. It requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. Students must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class. Each individual participant must bring a vehicle equipped with a Radar Unit, and be prepared to road test on the SMI unit with the most features. Therefore if the student is seeking certification on a same direction unit they must bring and be prepared to be tested on same. This course is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their 12 month "Grace period". 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 30 / 30 / 0
Dec 02 2021 - Dec 03 2021 8am-5pm Radar/Lidar Operator Recertification
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateRadar / Lidar Operator Recertification is a program offered under the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and requires 100% attendance of the minimal instructional hours. This class is for those who are currently certified with both units or those who are within their 12 months “grace” period. Each individual participant must bring a current Radar and Lidar Operator Manual and all Supplements to class and a vehicle equipped with a radar unit and a Lidar unit in which they are seeking certification. Officers who are field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. 901 S. Main St. High Point NC H4 Room 203 Brackett16 27 / 30 / 0
Dec 03 2021 - Dec 03 2021 8am-5pm Violent Crime Profiling
Reserve Seat 		 This is an introduction to the technique of criminal investigative analysis (profiling) as it is applies to death investigations. Included is a brief history of the technique and the so-called differences between inductive, deductive and the investigative psychology of criminal profiling. The course focuses on the various motives for murder and how by identifying the motive as displayed in the crime will reduce the size of the suspect pool.Also included will be how the behavior exhibited by the offender at the scene can be used to determine what kind, if any, defense the offender may claim, such as self-defense, not guilty by reason of insanity, or guilty but mentally ill. The students will review various crime scenes and autopsy photographs lab reports and background information of each victim and offer an analysis regarding the sequence of events, motive and any possible defenses. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 225 Kennedy8 23 / 24 / 0
Dec 06 2021 - Dec 07 2021 8am-5pm Basic Lidar
Reserve Seat 		Each student must bring the most current copy of their radar certificateBasic Lidar Operator Certification is a Commissioned recognized course of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. This class is for those who are currently certified on "Radar". Participants must bring a current LIDAR Manual along with all supplements and a LIDAR instrument. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Room 114 Brackett12 16 / 16 / 0
Dec 07 2021 - Dec 09 2021 8am-5pm Burglary and Property Crimes Investigation
Reserve Seat 		 Provides the investigator with advanced and proven methods of investigating residential and property crimes. Practical exercises will be conducted. Public Safety Building, Jamestown Campus Room 127 Pipkin24 20 / 24 / 0
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