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: 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
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