Join host Kirk Puckett and guests as they discuss the North Carolina Justice Academy’s Leadership Institute Program, its history and success, and hear about the experience from Chiefs who went through the program. Guests include program coordinator Kevin Tingen, and Session II graduates Chief Robbie Walls (of Dallas PD), Chief Cary Jackson (of Dunn PD), and Chief Jeremy Humphries (of Leland PD).

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May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to our encore presentation given by our host Kirk Puckett and guest Instructor/Developer Paul Phelan as they discuss mental health in law enforcement and explain what Isolationism is.

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Paul Phelan: [email protected]

Police Stress, Mental Health, and Resiliency during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Understanding the Effects of Social Isolation on Mental Health

The risks of social isolation

April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join host Kirk Puckett and guest, ICAC Commander Kevin West, as they discuss working with the Child Rescue Coalition, technology advancements and difficulties, and protecting children on the internet.

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Child Rescue Coalition

April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join host Kirk Puckett and returning guest, child abuse resource prosecutor Whitney Belich, as they discuss working with Special Victims, talking to children during investigations, and what to expect in this year’s In-Service training.

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NC Department of Health and Human Services 

The NC Justice Academy is excited to announce that the newly revised North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Telecommunicator Certification Course (TCC) is live today!

Join NCJA 10-14 host Kirk Puckett and guest, instructor/developer Susan Gillis, as they discuss what the Telecommunicator Certification Course is, what one can learn during the length of the course, and more.

Telecommunicator Certification Course Information

Telecommunicator Certification

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The North Carolina Justice Academy celebrates Black History Month!

Join host Kirk Puckett and guest Apex Chief of Police Jason Armstrong as they discuss Chief Armstrong’s career and the challenges he’s faced as an African-American law enforcement officer – especially during critical times in our nation’s recent history.

Chief Armstrong

The North Carolina Justice Academy celebrates Black History Month!

Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Caswell County Sheriff Tony Durden and Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin. They discuss the roads they took to get to where they are and the challenges they’ve faced during their careers.

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Sheriff Durden

Sheriff Ruffin

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The North Carolina Justice Academy is dedicated to sharing information so that law enforcement officials and civilians alike can recognize the similarities and differences between human trafficking and human smuggling.

Join host Kirk Puckett and Hope for Justice guests Jeff Bolettieri, Bill Loucks, and Richard Schoeberl as they discuss how the international organization can help fight against human trafficking and assist survivors.

Hope for Justice

Hope for Justice – North Carolina

Hope for Justice Youtube

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. NCJA 10-14 is dedicated to helping the cause by sharing vital information about prevention and survivor assistance.

Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Faith Boehmer, Bengie Hair, Johnny Leonard, and Bobbi Mattocks, as they discuss their work with human trafficking survivors and their involvement in WORTH Court.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of NCJA 10-14. Our usual host Kirk Puckett is handing over the reins to special guest host JW Simmons! Join Simmons and NCJA Guests, Director Trevor Allen and Instructor/Developer Scott Grantham as they discuss School Resource Officer hurdles and training.