Attorney for NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission Investigations

Law enforcement officers and criminal justice professionals take their calling to keep North Carolinians safe seriously. If your conduct or reputation has been called into question before the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, your career may be on the line. Get an experienced attorney to defend your criminal justice certification or accreditation and protect yourself against allegations of unprofessionalism.

Protect Your Law Enforcement Officer Certification

The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission is a branch of the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) responsible for overseeing the ethics and competency of our criminal justice officers. The commission includes a Probable Cause Committee that is tasked with conducting investigative hearings for officers accused of violating professional standards.

police officer who has just been notified of a hearing with the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission

The Commission has disciplinary authority over North Carolina’s criminal justice professionals, including police, parole officers, correctional officers, juvenile court counselors, and juvenile justice officers. We’ve helped many professionals across these criminal justice specializations defend themselves in investigations regarding:

Unprofessional conduct
Ethics violations
Lack of moral character
Misrepresentation of information on applications for accreditation/certification
Commission or conviction of criminal acts
Failure to report a crime

Defense for Criminal Justice Officers

An investigation by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission is a serious matter. Many savvy criminal justice professionals fail to realize that even informal statements can drastically impact their ability to defend themselves against accusations as the procedure unfolds.

Before deciding to represent yourself in an upcoming disciplinary hearing or investigation, consider the potentially far-reaching impact on your career. An experienced attorney can ensure that you are fully informed of your options and prepared to participate in your own defense.

How an Attorney Can Help With Your Investigation

Each of North Carolina’s accrediting boards has its own unique investigative and disciplinary procedures. An attorney with experience representing officers before the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission understands the process and can ensure that all filings are timely and accurate.

Effective counsel will also prepare you to anticipate the commission’s questions and respond in a way that is clear, confident, and aligned with your defense strategy.

Representation for Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Professionals

When your badge is on the line, call on experienced counsel. We’re standing by to protect the future of your career.

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