The following is a list of in service courses being offered by CPCC's Law Enforcement Division.  The list will be updated as needed, so check back for changes or additions.  The course list includes the tentative dates and times of the class, a brief course description, any special requirements or alternative course locations and the instructor(s).  You can click on the instructor's page to review instructor bios.

The on line registration system has been discontinued, so if you are interested in attending a class, please submit a registration request email via the internet to the CCE Program Developer Major Patricia Brown (patricia.brown@cpcc.edu) or to the Public Safety Program Assistant Mary Ferracci (mary.ferracci@cpcc.edu). 

Important Note: When submitting an e-mail request to reserve a slot in a class, please include the course name, course number & section, and the date of the course and your contact information.

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ICS 400 Course

Date & Time: Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2009 - 0900 to 1700.
Location: Charlotte Police/Fire Training Academy

ICS 400 provides training on and resources for personnel who require advance application of the Incident Command System (ICS). The course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 through ICS 300 courses. These earlier courses are prerequisites for ICS 400.

Instructor: Officer Alex Auten, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police

RADAR Operator

Date & Time: Feb. 22-26, 2010 - 0800 to 1700
                     April 12-16, 2010 - 0800 to 1700
Location: CPCC North Campus

The RADAR/LIDAR Operator Course is a State certification course. Officers will receive classroom instruction on the use of RADAR/LIDAR and will required to participate in practical exercises utilizing RADAR/LIDAR equipment. Upon course completion officers will receive a RADAR/LIDAR certification from the State allowing them to operate RADAR/LIDAR in North Carolina

Instructors: Charlie Brown, Joe Carey, Clayton Fleming, Wes Eubank

RADAR - LIDAR Recertification

Date & Time: November 18-19 2009 - 0800 to 1700
                     January 4-5, 2010 - 0800 to 1700
                     May 19-20, 2010 - 0800 to 1700
Location: CPCC North Campus.

This course is designed to re-certify Radar Operators and LIDAR Operators. Participants who are RADAR only should also attend. The principal methods of instruction are lecture and demonstration. Current certification as probationary or general status as a law enforcement officer and certification as a radar operator within the three years preceding the completion of this course are prerequisites for enrollment. Course includes field practice and testing, both written and practical. Students are required to pass a State certification exam.
PLEASE NOTE: Students in SMI recertification classes are not provided manuals. Students must bring their supplied manual from their certification course, purchase one from the NCJA Bookstore or borrow a manual.

Instructors: Charlie Brown, Joe Carey, Clayton Fleming, Wes Eubank

RADAR/LIDAR/Time Distance  Recertification

Date & Time: March 10-11, 2010 - 0800 to 1700
Location: CPCC North Campus.

This course is designed to re-certify Radar Operators, LIDAR Operators and Time Distance certifications.  Participants who are RADAR only should also attend. The principal methods of instruction are lecture and demonstration. Current certification as probationary or general status as a law enforcement officer and certification as a radar operator within the three years preceding the completion of this course are prerequisites for enrollment. Course includes field practice and testing, both written and practical. Students are required to pass a State certification exam.
PLEASE NOTE: Students in SMI recertification classes are not provided manuals. Students must bring their supplied manual from their certification course, purchase one from the NCJA Bookstore or borrow a manual. 

Instructors: Charlie Brown, Joe Carey, Clayton Fleming, Wes Eubank

Radiological Emergency Preparedness

Date & Time:  January 11, 2010 - 0900 to 1200
                     January 11, 2010 - 1300 to 1600
                     January 13, 2010 - 0900 to 1200
                     January 13, 2010 - 1300 to 1600
                     January 20, 2010 - 0900 to 1200
                     January 20, 2010 - 1300 to 1600
                     January 25, 2010 - 0900 to 1200 
                     January 25, 2010 - 1300 to 1600
                     January 27, 2010 - 0900 to 1200
                     January 27, 2010 - 1300 to 1600
Location: CMPD Police Training Academy.

This course will provide an overview of Radiological Emergency Preparedness for first responder agencies to a nuclear/radiological incident. Students will review various methods of detecting radiation, equipment use, decontamination procedures and overall safety as it pertains to radiological incidents. For fire personnel, this class will discuss response, operations and decontamination at radiological incidents. For law enforcement, this program will discuss radiological awareness, traffic points/security and decontamination procedures.

Instructor: Captain Tony Batman, Charlotte Fire Department