NCJA 10-14

NCJA 10-14

A resource for law enforcement throughout the state of North Carolina

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April 12, 2024 23 mins

April is nationally recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Our guests Faith Boehmer and Amy Hansen discuss proactive work to help prevent abuse and resources available for law enforcement, victims, and advocates with host Kirk Puckett.

The Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Fayetteville, NC aims to alleviate the trauma children experience by creating a community of advocates. Through extensive programs, services, and acti...

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The North Carolina Justice Academy celebrates Black History Month!

We honor those who have paved the way for law enforcement officials and first responders in the generations to come.

Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Caswell County Sheriff Tony Durden, Pitt County Sheriff Paula Dance, and Apex Chief of Police Jason Armstrong for this special celebration. Our guests discuss the challenges they’ve faced and the paths they̵...

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NCJA Director Trevor Allen joins host Kirk Puckett to discuss updates and plans for the North Carolina Justice Academy’s facilities and departments, ways we have improved in 2023, and what to look forward to with training and lessons in 2024.

We, the NCJA 10-14 Podcast Crew, thank you for listening and participating in our 2023 year. We have great things in store for 2024!

 

Happy Holidays, and have a fantastic New Year!

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November is National Family Caregivers Month. Join host Kirk Puckett in this episode of NCJA 10-14 as he talks to Denise Young, program manager with the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter. They discuss how first responders can interact with caregivers and dementia patients during calls of emergency and crisis, and what resources are available to assist caregivers and first responders alike.

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October is recognized as Domestic Violence Month. Join host Kirk Puckett with guests Nisha Williams, legal director with the NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Cathy Roberson, Executive Director of the Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council, as they discuss domestic violence, service providers, confidentiality restrictions, and working with law enforcement officers.

 

Domestic violence service providers cannot conf...

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August 31, 2023 20 mins

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. Join host Kirk Puckett and guest Victoria Cortes as they discuss how to take action before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and 3,000 governments and health institutions support emergency preparedness efforts at the global, national, regional, and local levels. Every community should be ready to respond to an outbreak o...

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Mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 recognized that law enforcement agencies need and deserve support to protect their employees’ mental health and well-being. This includes police officers, telecommunicators, detention officers, etc. Join host Kirk Puckett and guest Dr. Tina Jaeckle as they discuss mental health, trauma and vicarious trauma, and its ef...

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Join host Kirk Puckett and guests New Bern Captain Marquie Morrison-Brown, Vice President of NCLEWA, and Retired Captain Henrietta Saunders of Mecklenburg County, as they discuss the North Carolina Law Enforcement Women’s Association, its goals, and how you can become a member!

 

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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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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.

For more information, please visit:

Child Rescue Coalition
NC Department of Health and Human Services 
NC Department of Public Instruction 

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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.

For more information, please visit:

NC Department of Health and Human Services 
NC Department of Public Instruction 
Childhelp North Carolin...

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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...

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February 19, 2023 31 mins

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

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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.

For more information on each guest, please click the links below:

Sheriff Durden

Sheriff Ruffin

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January 20, 2023 33 mins

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 ...

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January 6, 2023 33 mins

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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December 21, 2022 43 mins

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.

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Listen in with host Kirk Puckett and guest Richard Baric as they discuss Field Training Officer programs and its importance for the future of law enforcement.

 

An Agency Administrator can acquire Baric’s FTO Model Program Manual with template policies free of charge by emailing Rbaric@ncdoj.gov

 

 

 

 

 

Original air date: 11/09/2022
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October 12, 2022 28 mins

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This episode of NCJA 10-14 is being released on Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Join our special guest host Amber Burgess Cox and guests Kristy Capps and Bobbie Trotter as they discuss their experiences with breast cancer.

Stay tuned to NCJA socials all month for more information about breast cancer including informative statistics and how you can monitor your health

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