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 Interim Director Robin P. Pendergraft, 1700 Tryon Park Drive, Raleigh NC 27610 or by email: rpendergraft@ncdoj.gov.
Public Hearing: September 2, 2025, at 10:00 am at 1700 Tryon Park Dr., Raleigh NC
Public Comment Period ends on October 14, 2025.
12 NCAC 10B .0403 Probationary Certification Requirement
This rule modifies the Probationary Certification requirements to allow the issuance of probationary certification prior to completion of BLET and adds clarifying language as to the authority of these officers to exercise the powers of a deputy sheriff until such training has been completed.
12 NCAC 10B .0407 Certification of Former Sheriff
This rule modifies the requirements for issuance of certification to a former sheriff by removing the requirement of serving for a minimum of four years if the former sheriff has specified qualifying conditions.
Public Hearing: August 19, 2025, at 10:00 am at 1700 Tryon Park Dr., Raleigh NC
Public Comment Period ends on September 30, 2025.
12 NCAC 10B .0412 Department Head Responsibilities – Critical Incident Reporting
This new rule sets forth the requirements of G.S. !7E – 16 for agencies to report critical incidents to the Division to be maintained in a database.
12 NCAC 10B .1002 Eligibility for Professional Certificates
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by pulling information from .1004 and.1005.
12 NCAC 10B .1004 Intermediate Law Enforcement Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1005 Advance Law Enforcement Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1006 How to Apply
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by specifying how to apply.
12 NCAC 10B .1202 Eligibility for Professional Certificates
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by pulling information from .1204 and.1205.
12 NCAC 10B .1204 Intermediate Detention Officer Professional Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1205 Advance Detention Officer Professional Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1206 How to Apply
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by specifying how to apply.
12 NCAC 10B .1402 Eligibility for Professional Certificates
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by pulling information from .1404 and.1405.
12 NCAC 10B .1404 Intermediate Reserve Deputy Sheriff Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1405 Advance Reserve Deputy Sheriff Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1406 How to Apply
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by specifying how to apply.
12 NCAC 10B .1602 Eligibility for Professional Certificates
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by pulling information from .1604 and.1605.
12 NCAC 10B .1604 Intermediate Telecommunicator Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1605 Advanced Telecommunicator Certificate – Repeal
12 NCAC 10B .1606 How to Apply
This amended rule updates the Professional certificate program for sheriffs by specifying how to apply.
12 NCAC 10B .1901 Military and Military Spouse Transferees
This amended rule updates the military transferee rules to streamline the language regarding when the applicant submits documentation to the Division.
The above rules which are denoted to be repealed since the relevant information has been incorporated into the above listed propose amended rules. (12 NCAC 10B .1004, 12 NCAC 10B .1005, 12 NCAC 10B .1204, 12 NCAC 10B .1205, 12 NCAC 10B .1404, 12 NCAC 10B .1405, 12 NCAC 10B .1604, 12 NCAC 10B .1605)
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
SHERIFFS’ EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION – Effective November 1, 2024
Published in the NC Register December 2, 2024
Detention Officer Certification Course 12 NCAC 10B .0601
Telecommunicator Certification Course 12 NCAC 10B .1302
SHERIFFS’ EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION – Effective September 1, 2024
Published in the NC Register October 1, 2024
Verification of Records to the Division 12 NCAC 10B .0408
Certification Forms 12 NCAC 10B .2201