Law Enforcement Continuing Education Courses

This course is for sworn law enforcement officers that would like to enhance their close quarters handgun skills. The course focusses on handgun operation and fundamentals when engaging at close distances. Must bring department issued duty handgun, spare magazines, duty gear to include belt, holster and mag pouch, eye and ear protection, ball cap, appropriate clothing and weather gear, and 250 rounds of handgun ammunition.

• When: Coming Soon

This course is for sworn law enforcement officers that would like to enhance their close quarters handgun and rifle skills. The course focusses on handgun and rifle operation and fundamentals when engaging at close distances. Must bring department issued duty handgun and patrol rifle, 3 magazines each, duty gear to include belt, holster and mag pouch, rifle sling, eye and ear protection, ball cap, appropriate clothing and weather gear, and 200 rounds each of handgun and rifle ammunition.

• When: July 19, 2023 CANCELED

This course is for sworn law enforcement officers that need patrol rifle training or a refresher course. The course focusses on operation, capabilities, ammunition, effective range, and safety. Must bring department issued rifle, duty handgun, spare magazines, duty gear to include belt, holster and mag pouch, eye and ear protection, ball cap, appropriate clothing and weather gear, 200 rounds of rifle ammunition, and 50 rounds of handgun ammunition.

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This course is for sworn law enforcement officers and is designed to introduce law enforcement personnel with tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with First Responder Trauma Care and Downed-Officer Rescue. Officers will receive training in the three phases of care, tourniquets and controlling severe bleeding, chest seals, shock and hypothermia prevention, tactical handgun and rifle techniques. Must bring department issued duty handgun, duty belt, 3 handgun magazines. If issued, bring department issued patrol rifle, 3 magazines, sling, and mag pouch. Ammunition needed is 150 rounds of handgun ammo (250 if handgun only) and 120 rounds of rifle ammo. Must also bring department issued body armor, helmet (if issued), eye/ear protection, ball cap, and appropriate clothing/weather gear.

• When: October 5, 2023
  Time: 8:00am – 7:00pm
  Location: Eden Range, 212 Mebane Bridge Rd., Eden NC 27288
  Instructor: Deane
  Hours: CLASS FULL

This is a one day course that is a full day on the range, no classroom. The course is focused on the basics of handgun shooting with emphasis on safety and accuracy. The course is designed for shooters who may have trouble with the annual in-service qualification or officers who want or need refresher training. Must bring service handgun, three magazines, duty gear to include holster and mag pouch, hearing and eye protection, ball cap, rain gear, sun block, water, and 500 rounds of ammunition.

• When: October 17, 2023
  Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
  Location: Eden Range, 212 Mebane Bridge Rd., Eden NC 27288
  Instructor: Lipford
  Hours: 8

This course is for sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina seeking certification to operate LIDAR in the State. Must be currently certified as a RADAR Operator or attending RADAR Operator training. Must have the current LIDAR manual. Must provide an approved LIDAR and vehicle for practice and testing. 100% attendance required.

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This course if for sworn law enforcement officers that need basic shotgun training or a refresher course. The course focusses on operation, capabilities, ammunition types and ranges, and safety. Must bring department issued shotgun, duty handgun, spare magazines, duty gear to include belt, holster and mag pouch, eye and ear protection, ball cap, appropriate clothing and weather gear, 10 rounds of buckshot, 10 rounds of slugs, 50 rounds of bird shot, and 50 rounds of handgun ammunition.

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This course if for sworn law enforcement officers that need patrol rifle training or a refresher course. The course focusses on operation, capabilities, ammunition types and ranges, and safety. Must bring department issued patrol rifle, duty handgun, spare magazines, duty gear to include belt, holster and mag pouch, eye and ear protection, ball cap, appropriate clothing and weather gear, 300 rounds of rifle ammunition, and 50 rounds of handgun ammunition.

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This course is for sworn law enforcement officers involved with enforcement activities associated with search warrants, warrantless searches, interviews, eyewitness identification, and nontestimonial identification orders. Must bring the most recent edition of the Arrest, Search, and Investigation book by Robert L. Farb and the Red and Green case law books for PLI from the NCJA Bookstore. This is an NCJA certified class. 100% attendance required.

• When: October 2 – 13, 2023
  Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
  Location: ADT 213
  Instructor: Tallmer
  Hours: 76

This course is for sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina seeking certification to operate RADAR in the State. Officers attending this class must have the current RADAR manual and an approved RADAR and patrol vehicle for practice and testing. Deputies must be in compliance with the North Carolina Sheriff’s Standards Commission. 100% attendance required.

When: November 27 – December 1, 2023
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: ADT 213
Instructor: Morgan
Hours: CLASS FULL; to be waitlisted email edwardsj0399@rockinghamcc.edu

This course is for sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina seeking re-certification to operate RADAR in the State. Must be currently certified as a RADAR operator or certification not expired more than one year. Officers attending this class must have the current RADAR manual and an approved RADAR and patrol vehicle for practice and testing. Deputies must be in compliance with the North Carolina Sheriff’s Standards Commission. 100% attendance required.

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This course is for sworn law enforcement officers needing School Resource Officer certification to work in North Carolina schools. This is a North Carolina Justice Academy recognized course. The School Resource Officer Training book is required for the course and is available from the NCJA Bookstore.

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