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Admission Policy

Only certified officers are eligible to enroll in advanced/specialized courses. Advanced courses are not mandatory. However, prerequisites have been established for many of the advanced courses. If an officer does not meet prerequisite requirements, that officer will not be allowed to attend.  If you have a question about a particular course, please contact the course liaison. 

Legal Update - MANDATORY Legal courses taught via Academy teleconference.

This teleconference will deal with specific changes and developments in the existing law and will also include a section dealing with timely topics, subject to change throughout the year.  The course format will include; case study by videotaped scenarios and lecture, as well as, discussion of particular topics with guests.

Teleclasses - Law Enforcement courses taught via Academy teleconference.  

Formerly CORE courses, teleclasses are self-contained, one-time presentations of not more than three hours duration, dealing with the review and update of one specific subject or topic.

Advanced Criminal Domestic Violence Investigations

Designed to provide the law enforcement officer with a thorough training background in domestic violence law, photography, stalking/harassment, forensic identification of injuries, dynamics of victim/offender behavior, victimless prosecution, interviewing skills, federal laws and warrants.

Who should attend

Those SC certified officers specifically working criminal domestic violence crimes.

Officers must achieve a proficiency rating of 75% in order to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Advanced Criminal Enforcement (A.C.E.)   

Designed to expose traffic officers to advanced enforcement techniques which include: field interview methods, basic drug identification, legal aspects of vehicle stops and searches, drug interdiction techniques, vehicle concealment areas and searches, and officer safety.

Who should attend

Designed for, but not limited to, uniformed patrol officers whose responsibilities include traffic law enforcement and interdiction efforts.  

Proficiency

100% class attendance and participation is required.

Designed to provide the law enforcement officer with a thorough training background in detection, apprehension and investigation of DUI cases.  Content includes case law and procedures of probable cause, search and seizure, chemical breath tests, roadside sobriety checkpoint, interviewing and introduction to drugged driving. This training also includes in depth training and information covering courtroom procedure, testimony, rules of evidence and moot court.  Each attending officer will be a candidate for role play and/or prosecuting officer in moot court. Presenters instructing courtroom procedure will be both prosecuting attorneys and defense attorneys. Some night time hours will be required in this course.

Officers holding basic law enforcement certification and particularly those officers assigned to traffic enforcement units.

Proficiency

Officers must obtain a minimum score of 75% on the final examination and successfully complete all homework and classroom projects and proficiency test to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE). Attendance for the course is 100% unless prior arrangements are made.

DUI SFSTs Instructor School   

Who should attend

Attendance is restricted to currently certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioners.  Candidates are SELECTED for attendance.

At Scene Traffic Collision Investigation   

Designed for police officers who collect and record data at the scenes of motor vehicle accidents.  The course takes the participant far beyond the "report writing" that is traditionally taught in basic traffic collision courses.  Topics to be examined include: preservation of physical evidence, evidence from the vehicle, evidence from the traffic way, measuring/diagramming, and speed estimates.

Who should attend

Basic law enforcement certified officers who are assigned to traffic units or who are called upon regularly to investigate traffic accidents.

Proficiency

Officers must obtain a minimum score of 75% on final examination and complete all homework and classroom projects assigned in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Auto/Vehicle Theft 

Designed for the officer who investigates vehicle theft.  Individual characteristics and identification methods for the following types of vehicles will be discussed: tractors and trailers, motorcycles, and heavy equipment.  Topics will include theft and disposal techniques, case management and information sources, number restoration and vehicle processing, and legal issues.

Who should attend

Officers who have the responsibility of investigating stolen vehicles.

Proficiency

Class attendance and participation and completion of all class assignments must be met in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Officers may wear uniforms or casual or dress slacks and collared shirts, and should bring utilities (BDUs, Crime Scene uniforms, etc.) to be worn when processing evidence.

B.A.C. DataMaster Certification

Designed to train basic certified officers to successfully administer B.A.C. DataMaster tests. 

Who should attend

Basic law enforcement certified officers, preferably with one year experience.

Proficiency

Officer must obtain a minimum score of 75% on the final examination and successfully complete all practical application assignments and proficiencies to be eligible for certification as a BAC DataMaster operator. The officer must meet the proficiency rating in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Basic Detective 

Designed for officers assigned to investigative units or who primarily perform investigative functions. Course topics include case management and case prioritizing, information sources, case preparation, courtroom procedure and rules of evidence, crime analysis, sex crimes, interview and interrogation techniques, property crimes, handling juvenile offenders, managing informants, and crime scene management. Other topics include the proper techniques used to develop probable cause for writing search and arrest warrants using the appropriate language and structure.

Who should attend

Basic law enforcement certification is required and only those officers assigned to investigative units or whose duties primarily involve investigative function should attend.

Proficiency

Class attendance and participation and completion of all class assignments.

Basic Fingerprint

Designed for those law enforcement officers or civilians who have responsibilities in the areas of crime scene processing and latent fingerprint identification. Topics included are fingerprint recognition and identification, and latent fingerprint comparison. This course is very demanding and deals with the rules governing fingerprint patterns and provides the student with a basic knowledge needed to advance to latent comparisons. This course does not provide training on techniques of rolling fingerprints in detention or booking type settings.

Who should attend

Student must be a certified officer or civilian assigned as a fingerprint technician with a law enforcement agency.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Basic Instructor Development 

Designed primarily for departmental training officers responsible for conducting or assisting in providing general law enforcement instruction to departmental Pre-Service and In-Service classes.

Course material will include such subjects as preparation of lesson plans, training needs assessment and analysis, training liability, methods of instruction, the adult learner and positive instructor techniques. Students who meet both written and proficiency test requirements will be accredited by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy as a Basic Law Enforcement Instructor.

Who should attend

Basic law enforcement certified officers who are to be assigned as departmental training officers. Officers should also be proficient in the use of computers and computer software including word processing and graphics programs.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve an aggregate score of 75 on a multiple choice written test, lesson plan preparation, and 30-minute instructional presentation in order to pass the course and receive a certificate of accreditation. Officers must achieve the proficiency rating in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Child Abuse Investigations 

Designed for law enforcement personnel who have investigative responsibility for child abuse cases.  Some of the topics covered include the legal aspects of abuse and neglect investigations, sexual exploitation and child pornography, case management and medical factors.

Who should attend

Student must have completed Basic Detective or have three years of investigation experience.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Crime Scene Techniques for Investigators

Designed for investigators and personnel assigned to forensic units whose responsibilities include processing crime scenes with an emphasis on property crimes. Topics include: basic fingerprint processing, basic crime scene mapping, footwear impression recovery, proper collection and packaging of evidence and photography.

Who should attend

The student must be an investigator or an individual assigned to process crime scenes

Proficiency

Students must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Officers may wear uniforms or casual or dress slacks and collared shirts, and should bring utilities (BDUs, Crime Scene uniforms, etc.) to be worn when processing evidence.

Defensive Tactics Instructor 

Designed to certify the officer as a Pressure Points Control Tactics/Defensive Tactics and Spontaneous Knife Defense Instructor.

Who should attend

Supervisors, training officers, or officers involved with the training of others.  To be eligible to attend this course, the student must be SCCJA Accredited Instructor, having successfully completed either the 24 hour Specific Skill Instructor course or the 80 hour Basic Instructor course.

Proficiency

Officers must exhibit a minimum proficiency rating and 80% on all written tests to successfully complete this course, receive a certificate of accreditation and recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Special equipment required

Duty belt and holster, handcuffs, gym clothing with tennis shoes, groin cups, and mouthpieces.

Defensive Tactics Instructor Recertification  

Designed to review and provide instruction for the recertification of officers currently holding a Defensive Tactics Instructor certification.

Who should attend

Law Enforcement and Correctional officers who currently hold a Defensive Tactics Instructor certification AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED A PROFICIENCY IN THE PAST THREE YEARS.

Proficiency

Officers will be required to achieve a minimum written test score of 80%. This will include both the written test for the Defensive Tactics Instructor program and the Spontaneous Knife Defense Instructor program. Students must also meet minimum proficiency requirements on all three proficiency tests. These will include Defensive Tactics Instructor, Spontaneous Knife Defense Instructor, and Weapon Retention and Disarming.

Special equipment required

Duty belt and holster, handcuffs, gym clothing with tennis shoes, groin cup and mouth piece.

Driving Instructor 

Designed for the officer who will serve as a Driving Instructor.  The officer will be taught proper vehicle driving techniques and how to develop a driving course for his/her department.  This course is a combination of classroom and practical exercises.  Each department is limited to one officer per class.

Who should attend

Officers who have a minimum of three years continuous law enforcement experience and who will be assigned as their department's designated driving instructor.  All officers must hold SC Criminal Justice Academy Specific Skill Instructor or  Basic Instructor accreditation.

Proficiency

Officers must pass the pre-qual course to continue attendance, maintain 100% attendance, exhibit 85 % proficiency on the final written test, and pass all driving courses daily to successfully complete this course, receive a certificate of accreditation and recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Drug Investigation Level I

Designed to provide the new drug agent with instruction in drug investigations procedures.  Topics include: investigation procedures involving drug identification, drug laws, case initiation, interviews/interrogations, informant control, buy bust planning, stress control, search warrants, evidence collection, surveillance, case management and documentation.

Who should attend

Law enforcement personnel who anticipate transferring to or have been assigned to a drug unit.  This course is a prerequisite for Narcotics Undercover Techniques, and Drug Unit Command Training.  Officers must have a good understanding of investigations to be successful in these specific areas of advanced training. 

Proficiency

Class attendance and participation and completion of all class assignments must be met in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Special equipment required

Non-law enforcement identifiable range clothing.  Long pants, collared shirt and shoes.

Drug Unit Command Level II 

This is a management course in the supervision of drug units and personnel.  Topics will include: drug unit administration, policy/procedure, staffing, officer training, net worth investigations, media relations, intelligence gathering and funding.

Who should attend

Officers who are currently assigned to a drug unit and will be or are currently in a supervisory position. Officers must have successfully completed the SCCJA Drug Investigation Level I Course or a comparable school and have two years experience in investigations.

Proficiency

Class attendance and participation and completion of all class assignments must be met in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education – CLEE).

Special equipment required

Dress slacks, shirt and tie or departmental uniform.

Elder Abuse  

This course will present a comprehensive overview of the problem of Elder Abuse in our society.  It will address such topics as victims and abuser typology, legal aspects, law enforcement response and high risk family systems.  It will also present information relative to the abuse of other high risk adults such as the developmentally and physically challenged.

Who should attend

Officers holding basic law enforcement certification.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE). 

Who should attend

Class 1 Law Enforcement officer certification is required.

Proficiency/credits

Field Training Officer Management Program   

Who should attend

Class 1 Law Enforcement certification is required.  The officer must be certified in either Specific Skills or Basic Instructor Development.  The officer should also be responsible for managing the department's FTO program, and should have either attended the SCCJA Field Training Officer program or have a general familiarity with FTO programs.

Proficiency

Firearms Instructor  

Designed for the officer who will serve as a firearms instructor for the department and will cover such topics as the mechanics and techniques of practical firearms training for revolvers, auto pistols, and shotguns. 

Who should attend

Officers holding SC Criminal Justice Academy Specific Skills Instructor or Basic Instructor Accreditation.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 85% proficiency rating to pass the course, receive a certificate of accreditation and recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

A revolver, auto-pistol, leather support equipment, shotgun, range clothing, shooting glasses and flashlight.

Firearms Training System (FATS) Instructor   

Designed to instruct in the operation and management of the Firearms Training System (FATS).  The system offers advanced features that represent the state of the art in small arms simulators.  Upon successful completion of this course, the FATS may be loaned to the participant's department in order to further enhance firearms training.

Who should attend

Only South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy accredited Firearms Instructors are eligible to attend.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course. This course meets recertification requirements.

Ground Defense Instructor   

Designed to certify the officer as Ground Defense Instructor.

Who should attend

Supervisors, training officers, or officers involved with the training of others.  To be eligible to attend this course, the student must be a SCCJA accredited instructor, having successfully completed either the Specific Skill Instructor course or the Basic Instructor course.

Proficiency

Officers must exhibit a minimum 80% proficiency rating to successfully complete this course, receive a certificate of accreditation and recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Duty belt and holster, handcuffs, gym clothing with tennis shoes, knee pads, ballistic vests, groin cups, mouthpieces and elbow protection. This course will be physically demanding and requires that students be in good physical condition and good health.

Designed to review and provide instruction for the recertification of officers currently holding a Ground Defense Instructor certification.

Who should attend

Law Enforcement and Correctional officers who currently hold a Ground Defense Instructor Certification, and who have not completed a proficiency in the past three years.

Proficiency

Officers will be required to achieve a minimum written test score of 80% Students must also meet minimum proficiency requirements on proficiency test to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Special equipment required

Duty belt and holster, handcuffs, gym clothing with tennis shoes, knee pads, ballistic vests, groin cups, mouthpieces and elbow protection. This recertification program is physically demanding and requires that students be in good physical condition and good health.

Interviews and Interrogations

Designed to provide students with instruction in specific interviewing and interrogation techniques.  It will address such topics as detecting deception, neurolinguistic techniques, witness statements and interpretation of behavioral betrayals.

Who should attend

Basic law enforcement certification is required for this class.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a proficiency in practical application and class participation in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Introduction to Supervision

Designed For those departmental officers who have been identified as prepared for promotion to first line supervisory duties or for those who need to improve their supervisory skills.  Course materials will include such subject areas as leadership fundamentals, study of human behavior, leadership principles and traits, supervisory liability and concepts of effective counseling.

Who should attend

Certified basic law enforcement officers who are identified as ready for first line supervisory duties or officers identified as requiring improvement on their supervisory skills.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% on a final exam to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Issues in Leadership 

Designed for managers to acquaint them with some of the crucial issues facing today's leaders.

Who should attend

Designed for managers with the rank of Lieutenant or above and can submit documentation of one of the following criteria:

1)  Successful completion of Introduction to Supervision and Mid-Level Management;
2)  Successful completion of independent management/leadership training equaling a minimum of 40 hours;
3)  Successful completion of military management/leadership training equaling a minimum of 40 hours;
4)  Successful completion, with a grade of C or better, of a college course in the area of management/leadership; or
5)  Hold the position of chief executive officer of a law enforcement agency or detention facility. 

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency on a written examination to complete the requirements for this course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Juvenile Delinquency: Theory and Practice   

Designed for law enforcement personnel who have responsibility for juvenile related matters.  Course content will include an overview of the problem of juvenile delinquency and address such topics as the concept of delinquency, theoretical foundations, the juvenile offender, the juvenile justice system (with emphasis on South Carolina) and long-term perspectives for delinquency in our society.

Who should attend

Student must be a certified officer.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Latent Fingerprint Processing 

Designed for personnel who are assigned to a crime scene or laboratory unit. Responsibilities must include the of physical evidence from a crime scene, as it relates to latent fingerprints. Topics will include all phases of latent fingerprint enhancement utilizing powders, chemical development, forensic light sources and photographic techniques.

Who should attend

Student must be a certified officer or civilian assigned to a crime scene unit or his/her duties must include field and lab processing for latent fingerprints. The student must have completed Basic Photography or have knowledge of film and photograph processing in a lab setting.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Officers may wear uniforms or casual or dress slacks and collared shirts, and should bring utilities (BDUs, Crime Scene uniforms, etc.) to be worn when processing evidence.

Law Enforcement Photography 

Designed to teach photographic concepts and procedures to investigators, crime scene officers and technicians, and accident scene investigators. Participants will learn operations and functions of a 35mm camera and flash equipment, and will learn systematic approaches to documenting scenes for effective evidence collection through photography. Additional topics will include close-up photography, painting with light, use of forensic light sources, digital photography, black and white processing and printing, and legal requirements. In addition to lecture sessions and demonstrations, numerous "hands-on" exercises will be assigned to ensure understanding and demonstrate proficiency.

Who should attend

Certified officer or civilian assigned to a crime scene unit whose job includes processing crime scenes.

Proficiency

Officers must complete all classroom assignments in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Special equipment needed

Officers may wear uniforms or casual or dress slacks and collared shirts, and should bring utilities (BDUs, Crime Scene uniforms, etc.) to be worn when photographing processing evidence. Each officer should bring a minimum of 12 rolls of 35-mm color print film as follows: 8 rolls of 200 ISO, 24 exposures and 4 rolls of 400 ISO, 24 exposures.  Officers should bring all photographic equipment that will be used to perform job duties to include cameras, lenses, flash units, tripods, any additional accessories and a sufficient supply of batteries to operate all equipment.

Mid Level Management  

Designed to take mid-level management personnel through a comprehensive study of the role of managers in law enforcement.  Topics to be discussed are: management concepts and principles, effective writing and speaking, budgeting, delegation, media relations, stress management, time management and contemporary police problems/solutions.

Who should attend

For supervisors that have successfully completed the Introduction to Supervision course and currently  function as a mid-level supervisor.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency rating to pass the course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Narcotic Undercover Techniques

An advanced course in undercover techniques with an emphasis on narcotic undercover operations.  Course material/instruction will build upon basic investigative procedures and address the undercover officer's role in law enforcement, undercover operations, case development, stress, informant control and surveillance.  Students will participate in range exercises that require working in an undercover capacity.

Who should attend

Personnel required to work in an undercover capacity.  Attendees must have completed the CJA Drug Investigations course, CJA Basic Detective course, or a comparable investigations school of 40 hours or more.  Officers should be currently assigned to a drug or investigative unit, have at least two years law enforcement experience and a good understanding of investigations prior to attending.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a 75% proficiency on a written examination and satisfactorily complete all practical exercises in order to pass this course and receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Special equipment required

Non-law enforcement identifiable range and street type clothing.  Casual dress of long pants, collared shirts and tennis shoes.  No shorts, sandals or inappropriate designs on clothing allowed.

Oleoresin Capsicum Instructor  

Designed to certify an officer as an Oleoresin Capsicum Instructor.

Who should attend

Supervisors, training officers, or officers involved with the training of others.  To be eligible to attend this course, the student must be a SCCJA accredited instructor, having successfully completed either the 24 hour Specific Skills Instructor Course or the 80 hour Basic Instructor Course.

Proficiency

Officers must exhibit a minimum 80% proficiency rating to successfully complete this course, receive a certificate of accreditation and  recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Special equipment needed

Duty belt and holster, casual clothes, a change of clothes which will be necessary due to live contact spraying with Oleoresin Capsicum and a towel and bar of soap for optional shower.

Oleoresin Capsicum Instructor Recertification  

Designed to review and provide instruction for the recertification of officers currently holding Oleoresin Capsicum Instructor certification.

Who should attend

Law enforcement and correctional officers who currently hold a SCCJA Oleoresin Capsicum Instructor certification, and who have NOT completed a proficiency in the past three years.

Proficiency

Officers will be required to achieve a minimum written test score of 80%.  Students must also meet minimum proficiency requirements on proficiency test.

Special equipment needed

Duty belt and holster, handcuffs, gym clothing with tennis shoes.

Police Mountain Bike Rider Certification (Basic)    

Designed to provide officers with comprehensive rider training.  The class will center around riding techniques and tactics specifically designed for patrol applications and procedures.  Topics that will be discussed include: community Policing and the role of the police mountain bike, police history and evolution of the mountain bike, proper diet and nutrition, injuries and first aid, South Carolina laws regulating bicycles, uniform and proper fit, bicycle maintenance, riding protocol, technical riding techniques, and tactical approaches and take downs.

Who should attend

Intended for the officer who is currently assigned to a mountain patrol unit and is recommended for, but not limited to, those officers who have not had previous rider training.

NOTE: This course is very physically demanding.  Any officer who attends must meet the following prerequisites:  be capable of doing fifteen push ups while wearing ballistic vest and duty belt, run .25 miles while wearing ballistic vest and duty belt, and be capable of riding a minimum of fifteen miles per day while wearing ballistic vest and duty belt.

Proficiency

Successful completion of this course will be based on the attendee scoring a 75% on a written examination and a 100% on a practical examination.  Recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE) will be awarded for successful completion of the program.

Police Traffic Radar Instructor  

This course has been revised and expanded from the 16 hour format to a 40 hour format in order to take a more detailed look into the technical aspects of Police Traffic RADAR Operation, to include recent court cases affecting RADAR, health issues surrounding the use of RADAR, Scientific Principles of RADAR, instructional methodologies, lesson plan preparation, classroom instructional presentations, policy and procedure review, new technology review, classroom and field work projects, and day and night time RADAR road operation and proficiency.

Who should attend

Only officers holding basic law enforcement certification and particularly those officers assigned to traffic enforcement units.  The officer must have also successfully completed the RADAR Operator's course, and Specific Skill or Basic Instructor Development course.  It is strongly recommended that those who elect to attend this training be current on the scientific principles of police traffic RADAR and familiar with road visual speed estimates and proper tracking history.

Special equipment needed

Officers are requested to bring departmental issued RADARs for field practical exercises and road proficiency testing.  All other equipment and materials will be furnished to the student by the Academy.

PR-24 Instructor   

Designed to certify the officer as a PR-24 Instructor.

Who should attend

Departmental defensive tactics instructors and training officers of departments that utilize the PR-24 and who will be instructing this course to other officers.  All officers must hold SC Criminal Justice Academy Specific Skill Instructor or Basic Instructor Accreditation.

Proficiency

Officers must obtain a proficiency rating of 95%, a minimum written test score of 85%, and a minimum presentation score of 85%.

Special equipment needed

PR-24 Baton, baton belt ring, gym clothing, handcuffs, and groin cup.

PR-24 Instructor Recertification  

Designed to review and provide instruction for the recertification of officers currently holding PR-24 Baton Instructor Certification.

Who should attend

Law enforcement and correctional officers who currently hold a SCCJA PR-24 Instructor certification, and who have NOT completed a proficiency in the past three years.

Proficiency

Officers will be required to achieve a proficiency rating of 95%, a minimum written test score of 85%, and a minimum presentation score or 85%. 

Special equipment needed

Monadnock PR-24 Baton, special baton ring, belt, gym clothing, groin cup, and mouth piece.

School Resource Officer (Basic)

Designed to give officers who are working in a school setting, whether full or part-time, general knowledge needed to relate successfully to educational personnel, students, parents, and the community.  The duties of the SRO, SC Juvenile Law, child abuse, teen suicide, gangs, instructor development, controlled substances, and the developmental stages of youth are foundational to this course.

Who should attend

Certified officers, no specific length of service.  All officers who are assigned to schools or who work with students at any level of education such as DARE officers.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a minimum test score of 75% on a written test. This course meets requirements for Continuing Law Enforcement Education Hours (CLEE).

Designed to increase the School Resource Officer's knowledge in dealing with situations which occur within and around a school environment.  Broadening the instruction delivered in the Basic School Resource Officer course, this course focuses on applied functions of the SRO to include: writing Memoranda of Understanding; CPTED; Defensive Tactics; compiling Crisis Response Manuals; Critical Incident Response; Roles, Responsibilities, and Ethics; and Crimes Against Children, as well as a Legal Update / Refresher.

Who should attend

Officers who have previously completed the Basic School Resource Officer course and are deployed in a school, and supervisory personnel responsible for same.

Specific Skills Preparatory Instructor

Designed for those departmental officers who have been selected to instruct in specific skill areas only, but must satisfy course requirements before instructing.  Those areas are:  Firearms, Driving, PR-24, FTO, RADAR, and Defensive Tactics.

Course material will include such subjects as: Introductions to instructional systems with emphasis on technique of instruction, performance objectives, lesson plan use and testing evaluation.

Who should attend

Certified law enforcement officers who have been selected by their department/agency to be an instructor in specific skill area.  Officers are required to bring a pre-approved lesson plan from their department or agency.  It is recommended that they select a subject area in which they have some knowledge.

Proficiency

Officers must achieve a satisfactory rating on a 20 minute classroom presentation of prepared approved lesson plan in order to pass the course, receive a certificate of accreditation and recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Tactical Narcotics Training   

Designed to acquaint DRUG AGENTS with tactics, techniques and procedures that increase safety and decrease risks involved in drug operations.  This is NOT a SWAT or SRT school.  Officers should expect an advanced, intense, physical and mental class involving threat/target identification, teamwork and decision making.  Instruction will be lecture/discussion followed by range/lab exercises involving team building, firearms, building entry and vehicle stops.  Officers will utilize simunition guns that inflect some physical discomfort.  Night firing on Tuesday.

Who should attend

Attendees shall be certified officers, completed the CJA Drug Investigation or comparable 40 hour investigation school and have working knowledge of drug investigation procedure and legal requirements.  Officers should have a physical exam prior to attending and be able to perform strength and cardiovascular exercises under stress.

Proficiency

Officer attendance and participation along with meeting instructor approval on lab/range exercises must be met in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE). Officers are required to complete the entire week of training and should resolve conflicts prior to attending.

Special equipment needed

Five days of law enforcement identifiable clothing and shoes for raid and search warrants operations.  Ballistic vest, gloves, handcuffs/keys, flashlight, groin protector/sports bra, duty firearm/holster, 200 rounds of ammo, shotgun, 25 rounds of #8 shot and 100 rounds of 9mm ammo for use in the Academy supplied H&K MP-5 familiarization training.  No cross-draw, ankle or shoulder holsters.  Shooting glasses and ear protection provided.  Please provide the above information to students prior to attending.

Technical Surveillance   

Designed for officers beginning to work in the field of technical surveillance.  Topics to be addressed include: surveillance laws, basic electronics, audio and video theory, night vision devices, basic equipment maintenance, purchasing, equipment installation and surveillance operation techniques.  The course consists of lecture/discussion, electronics lab and practical exercises.

Who should attend

Officers who are beginning work in the field of technical surveillance and have completed Drug Investigations or Basic Detective training at the SCCJA or a comparable investigations course of 40 or more hours and have a good understanding of investigation procedures.

Proficiency

Class attendance and successful completion of practical application exercises must be met in order to receive Continuing Law Enforcement Education Credit hours (CLEE) for recertification credit.

Special equipment needed

Officers should wear non-uniform range type clothing.  Most of the practical exercises will be in the field or in the lab, building electrical devices.

Technical Traffic Collision Investigation   

This course builds on the At-Scene Traffic Collision Investigation course.  It encompasses, in more detail, the technical aspects of the on-scene investigation process.  Topics that will be covered in greater detail are: time-distance, conservation of linear linear momentum, vector sum analysis, linear perimeter damage analysis, airborne equations, speed estimates, field validation testing, and further development of physical evidence pertaining to the driving triangle (driver, vehicle, road).

Who should attend

Basic law enforcement certified officers who are assigned to traffic units or who are called upon regularly to investigate traffic accidents.  officers must have successfully completed the At-Scene Investigation course in order to attend this course.

Proficiency

Officers must obtain a minimum of 75% on the final examination and successfully complete all homework and classroom projects assigned in order to receive recertification credit (Continuing Law Enforcement Education hours - CLEE).

Traffic Collision Reconstruction   

Designed as a follow-up course for the At-Scene and Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Courses, giving the officer hands-on experience in reconstructing a collision and presenting that analysis in a courtroom environment.

Who should attend

Those attending should be officers assigned primarily to traffic related duties, specifically those dealing with the investigation of traffic collisions.  To be eligible to attend this course, the student must have attended and successfully completed both the At-Scene and Technical Traffic Collision Investigation courses.

Proficiency

Officers must obtain a minimum score of 75% on final examination and successfully investigate and present a traffic collision scenario in a courtroom environment.