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 activities, the CAC raises funds, brings awareness, and has created a safe and child-friendly space for children and families to receive comprehensive services. For more information on the Child Advocacy Center, visit https://www.cacfaync.org/ View the upcoming events for the Child Advocacy Center!  Do you have a topic you would like to hear covered in a future episode? Click the link below to participate in the NCJA 10-14 Podcast Survey. We’d love to hear from you! NCJA 10-14 Podcast Survey

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 they’ve taken to become the influential and historic leaders they are today For more information on each guest, please click the links below: Sheriff Durden Sheriff Dance Chief Armstrong       Do you have a topic you would like to hear covered in a future episode? Click the link below to participate in the NCJA 10-14 Podcast Survey. We’d love to hear from you! NCJA 10-14 Podcast Survey

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!   Do you have a topic you would like to hear covered in a future episode? Click the link below to participate in the NCJA 10-14 Podcast Survey. We’d love to hear from you! NCJA 10-14 Podcast Survey

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. TALK Tactics T – take it slow A – ask simple questions L – limit reality checks K – keep eye contact Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Associaton Project Lifesaver International Safe Return Program Safe Return for Law Enforcement

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 confirm or deny if a person is receiving or has received services when law enforcement is attempting to serve an arrest warrant or locate a missing person. When law enforcement is empowered with the knowledge  and understanding of these confidentiality boundaries, then they can provide better partnerships and relationships with their local domestic violence agencies.   Additional Resources: Domestic Violence PSA NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence  Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council

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 or disaster of varying degrees.   Resources: The CDC Ready.gov US Environmental Protection Agency FEMA

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 effects on all areas of law enforcement. For more information: Dr. Tina Jaeckle’s Website IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Safe Call Now

  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 PD).   Show Notes: NCJA Leadership Institute Chief Walls Chief Jackson Chief Humphries   We would love to hear from you! Do you have a topic idea for a future episode? An area of interest or issue you’d like to hear more about? Is there a training topic you’d like to hear different perspectives on? Let us know by taking this short survey! We are here for YOU!

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: [email protected] Police Stress, Mental Health, and Resiliency during the COVID-19 Pandemic Understanding the Effects of Social Isolation on Mental Health The risks of social isolation