NCJA 10-14

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 ext...

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&#82...

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 Holid...

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 fi...

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 vio...

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 b...

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, trau...

  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!   Additional Resources: NCLEWA

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...

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. For additional information: Paul Phelan: pphelan@ncdoj.gov Police Stress, Mental Health, and Resiliency during the COVID-19 Pandemic Understanding the Effect...

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 

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 I...

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.   Te...

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

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.         Additional Resources: Shared...

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.

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 episode_040

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...

Join host Kirk Puckett and guest Arron Stevens as they discuss use of force, subject control training, and defense techniques. Learn more about including jiu-jitsu and Gracie methodology of defense tactics. For more information: Use of Force data Gracie Law Enforcement Gracie Survival Tactics       original air date: 9/7/2022

Officer wellness is vitally important. Understanding and improving physical, spiritual, and mental wellness will not only improve your professional life, but your work life as well. Join host Kirk Puckett as he discusses wellness with Dr. Diane Miller, MD, MS.   Additional Resources: Dr. Miller Officer Safety and Wellness Department of Justice Officer Wellness Fraternal Order of Police Office...

Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Amber Burgess-Cox, Roxboro PD Chief David Hess, and Apex PD Deputy Chief Mitchell McKinney as they discuss the Police Chief’s Institue, the Association of Chiefs of Police, and how the education they received during the Police Chief’s Institute can help in current and future positions within a police department.   Additional Information: Amber Bur...

  NCJA 10-14 would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Step-dads, Foster/Adoptive Dads, Grandpas, Pop-pops, and all those who celebrate! Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Paul Phelan and Bill Loucks as they discuss being Fathers on the force and the importance of  family.

Join host Kirk Puckett and guests Jessica Cook and Paul Phelan as they discuss resiliency in law enforcement. In this continued discussion paired with May’s Isolation podcast, as a part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Jessica and Paul discuss ways law enforcement and criminal justice professionals can identify and build resiliency to better protect your mental health and endure ha...