This course is for LIDAR Operator Certification. In this class, the student will become familiar with the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission rules and regulations, the accredited school's rules and regulations, the course schedule, standards for completion, and the performance objectives pertaining to the accredited LIDAR Operator Training Course. You will need to bring to class a current LIDAR manual and LIDAR unit(s). The state exam will be administered by the N.C. Training and Standards Commission.
July 17-18, 2025, Classroom 1511
October 8-9, 2025, Classroom 1108

This course will familiarize the student with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission's rules and regulations, the accredited school's rules and regulations, the course schedule, standards of completion, and the performance objectives pertaining to the RADAR, RADAR/TD, RADAR/LIDAR or RADAR/TD/LIDAR Operator Training courses. It will acquaint the student with basic principles of traffic RADAR and the factors that can affect the accuracy and effectiveness of RADAR units. The student will learn the processes through which RADAR evidence has come to be accepted in courts and operational procedures necessary for judicial acceptance. Also, students will become familiar with and operate Specific RADAR instruments under supervised field practice.
June 2-6, 2025, Classroom 1511
July 28, 2025 to August 1, 2025, Classroom 1511
October 20-24, 2025, Classroom 1112

Radar 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. This class is for those who are currently certified or those who are within their grace period. Participants must bring a current Radar Operator Manual and Supplement to class and a vehicle equipped with an approved radar unit (allow one vehicle for every three officers). Officers field testing on units equipped with front and rear antenna must be prepared to test on the full operation of the unit. Manuals can be purchased through the North Carolina Justice Academy.
June 26-27, 2025, Classroom 1511
September 25-26, 2025, Classroom 1412
December 18-19, 2025, Classroom 1412

This course is designed to provide training in all topics directly related to traffic enforcement, patrol activities or interdiction activities. Course topics may include but are not limited to equipment operation, DWI enforcement, interdiction techniques, patrol techniques (vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle), vehicle occupant restraint, traffic law enforcement and traffic crash investigations. This course prefix should be used for courses that fit the nature of the above examples. Local titles may be used. Course hours should be reasonable based upon the nature of the local training, but may not exceed the maximum hours.
May 15-16, 2025, Classroom 1511
August 21-22, 2025, Classroom 1412
November 20-21, 2025, Classroom 1108