Proposed Rule Amendments
The Sheriffs’ Commission is proposing modification to its administrative rules which requires a public rulemaking hearing and a period of time to allow public comment. The information below provides guidance for how to comment on these proposals. Written comments may be sent to Projects Manager Robin P. Pendergraft, 1700 Tryon Park Drive, Raleigh NC 27610 or by email: rpendergraft@ncdoj.gov.
Public Hearing: March 4, 2026 at at 9:00 am at 1700 Tryon Park Dr., Raleigh NC
Public Comment Period ends on April 17, 2026, with a proposed effective date of June 1, 2026.
12 NCAC 10B .0601 – Detention Officer Certification Course
This amendment changes the name of the topic “Subject Control Techniques” to the topic’s new term of “Compliance and Control Tactics” as suggested by the NCJA for the updated curriculum.
12 NCAC 10B .0603 – Evaluation for Training Waiver
This amendment changes the name of the topic “Subject Control Techniques” to the topic’s new term of “Compliance and Control Tactics” as suggested by the NCJA for the updated curriculum. Additionally, the hours for the former course called “Subject control Techniques” now “Compliance and Control Tactics” change from 32 to 40 hours, with a new total hour of 75.
12 NCAC 10B .0703 – Administration of Detention Officer Certification Course
This amendment changes the name of the topic “Subject Control Techniques” to the topic’s new term of “Compliance and Control Tactics” as suggested by the NCJA for the updated curriculum.
12 NCAC 10B .0908 – Limited Lecturer Certification
This amendment changes the name of the topic “Subject Control Techniques” to the topic’s new term of “Compliance and Control Tactics” as suggested by the NCJA for the updated curriculum.
12 NCAC 10B .2004 – Instructors
This amendment changes the name of the topic “Subject Control Techniques” to the topic’s new term of “Compliance and Control Tactics” as suggested by the NCJA for the updated curriculum.
Public Hearing: January 20, 2026, at 9:00 am at 1700 Tryon Park Dr., Raleigh NC
Public Comment Period ends on March 03, 2026.
This amendment clarifies that the staff supporting the Commission is located at the named address.
This amendment makes a grammatical correction.
This amendment makes a grammatical correction.
This rule will be repealed as it is no longer necessary.
This rule will be repealed as it is no longer necessary.
Public Hearing: December 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at 1700 Tryon Park Dr., Raleigh NC
Public Comment Period ends on January 16, 2026.
This amendment adjusts the cost for purchasing a Basic Law Enforcement Training manual from the NCJA.
This amendment sets out the specific topics which must be covered in Annual Firearms Qualification courses.
This amendment provides the training specifications for deputy sheriffs and detention officers who are authorized by the sheriff to carry a handgun. It removes the adoption by reference to the Basic Enforcement Training Course for firearms qualification.
This amendment provides that deputy sheriffs and detention officers who fail to qualify pursuant to Rule .2104 of this Section shall immediately surrender their weapons to the sheriff, or authorized representative upon his request, and shall have 30 days in which to obtain the qualification score required in 12 NCAC 10B .2104.
Periodic Review and Expiration of Existing Rules Report
Rules Enacted or Amended Within Past Year
SHERIFF’S EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION – Effective July 1, 2025
Published in the NC Register Issue ? , 2025
Lateral Transfer/Reinstatement 12 NCAC 10B .0406
In-State Lateral Transfer of a Deputy Sheriff 12 NCAC 10B .0411
Evaluation for Training Waiver 12 NCAC 10B .0505
SHERIFFS’ EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION – Effective February 1, 2025
Published in the NC Register Issue March 3, 2025
Background Investigation 12 NCAC 10B .0305
Verification of Records to Division 12 NCAC 10B .0408
Employing Agency Retention of Certification Records 12 NCAC 10B .0409