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North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
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TITLE 12. JUSTICE |
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CHAPTER 09. CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS |
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SUBCHAPTER B. STANDARDS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPLOYMENT: EDUCATION: AND TRAINING |
12 NCAC 09B .0205. BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
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(a) The basic training course for law enforcement officers consists of instruction designed to provide the trainee with the skills and knowledge to perform those tasks essential to function in law enforcement.
(b) The course entitled "Basic Law Enforcement Training" shall consist of a minimum of 616 hours of instruction and shall include the following identified topical areas and minimum instructional hours for each:
(1) LEGAL UNIT
(A) Motor Vehicle Laws 20 Hours
(B) Preparing for Court and Testifying in Court 12 Hours
(C) Elements of Criminal Law 24 Hours
(D) Juvenile Laws and Procedures 8 Hours
(E) Arrest, Search and Seizure/Constitutional Law 28 Hours
(F) ABC Laws and Procedures 4 Hours
UNIT TOTAL 96 Hours
(2) PATROL DUTIES UNIT
(A) Techniques of Traffic Law Enforcement 24 Hours
(B) Explosives and Hazardous Materials Emergencies 12 Hours
(C) Traffic Crash Investigation 20 Hours
(D) In-Custody Transportation 8 Hours
(E) Crowd Management 12 Hours
(F) Patrol Techniques 28 Hours
(G) Law Enforcement Communication and Information Systems 8 Hours
(H) Anti-Terrorism 4 Hours
(I) Rapid Deployment 8 Hours
UNIT TOTAL 124 Hours
(3) LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNICATION UNIT
(A) Responding to Victims and the Public 10 Hours
(B) Domestic Violence Response 12 Hours
(C) Ethics for Professional Law Enforcement 4 Hours
(D) Individuals with Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities 8 Hours
(E) Crime Prevention Techniques 6 Hours
(F) Communication Skills for Law Enforcement Officers 8 Hours
UNIT TOTAL 48 Hours
(4) INVESTIGATION UNIT
(A) Fingerprinting and Photographing Arrestee 6 Hours
(B) Field Note-taking and Report Writing 12 Hours
(C) Criminal Investigation 34 Hours
(D) Interviews: Field and In-Custody 16 Hours
(E) Controlled Substances 12 Hours
(F) Human Trafficking 2 Hours
UNIT TOTAL 82 Hours
(5) PRACTICAL APPLICATION UNIT
(A) First Responder 32 Hours
(B) Firearms 48 Hours
(C) Law Enforcement Driver Training 40 Hours
(D) Physical Fitness (classroom instruction) 8 Hours
(E) Fitness Assessment and Testing 12 Hours
(F) Physical Exercise 1 hour daily, 3 days a week 34 Hours
(G) Subject Control Arrest Techniques 40 Hours
UNIT TOTAL 214 Hours
(6) SHERIFF-SPECIFIC UNIT
(A) Civil Process 24 Hours
(B) Sheriffs' Responsibilities: Detention Duties 4 Hours
(C) Sheriffs' Responsibilities: Court Duties 6 Hours
UNIT TOTAL 34 Hours
(7) COURSE ORIENTATION 2 Hours
(8) TESTING 16 Hours
TOTAL COURSE HOURS 616 Hours
(c) The "Basic Law Enforcement Training Manual" published by the North Carolina Justice Academy shall be used as the curriculum for this training course. Copies of this publication may be inspected at the office of the agency:
Criminal Justice Standards Division
North Carolina Department of Justice
1700 Tryon Park Drive
Post Office Drawer 149
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
and may be obtained at the cost of printing and postage from the North Carolina Justice Academy at the following address:
North Carolina Justice Academy
Post Office Drawer 99
Salemburg, North Carolina 28385
(d) The "Basic Law Enforcement Training Course Management Guide" published by the North Carolina Justice Academy shall be used by school directors in planning, implementing, and delivering basic training courses Copies of this guide may be obtained at the cost of printing and postage from the Justice Academy.
History Note: Authority G.S. 17C-6; 17C-10;
Eff. January 1, 1981;
Temporary Amendment Eff. December 14, 1983 for a period of 120 days to expire on April 12, 1984;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2015; February 1, 2014; July 1, 2011; July 1, 2009; January 1, 2006; August 1, 2002; August 1, 2000; November 1, 1998; July 1, 1997; January 1, 1995; February 1, 1991; July 1, 1989.