Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise.
This program utilizes state-commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include but are not limited to criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcoholic beverage laws; investigation, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.
The course provides the participant with the background in the fundamentals of law, procedures, and techniques necessary for success as a law enforcement officer. A rigorous program introduces participants to the handling of firearms, driving techniques, and defensive tactics. A physical fitness program is included as part of the course. Upon completion of all academy requirements, the participant will take the NC Criminal Justice Commission examination.
CCC&TI offers the following program in this area:
For more information about course descriptions or required courses, refer to the current CCC&TI Course Catalog. Courses in the BLET program are taught during the day.
In order to be eligible for admission to the BLET Academy, an individual must:
Please refer to the Admissions Information document for complete admissions requirements.
Applicants must complete all requirements in the application process before being placed on the list of eligible candidates. Eligible candidates with completed application packets are accepted to the program on a first-come, first-served basis.
Remember that the deadline for acceptance of all the admissions documents is approximately 6 weeks prior to the start of the course. To increase your chances of admission, begin the admissions process early!
Tuition for BLET Academy participants is waived with a letter of sponsorship from an area law enforcement agency. Other costs include books, accident insurance, and a uniform for physical fitness. Expenses typically total $900-$1000.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook website:
To learn more about a career in the Basic Law Enforcement field, visit CCC&TI's Career Coach site for the following program:
There are no additional costs for this program outside of tuition, fees, books, and supplies.
The DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook states:
Licensure: Authorization granted to CCC&TI to provide instruction within another state does not imply or provide guarantees of any kind that an individual will be granted professional licensure by another state as a result of completing coursework at CCC&TI or receiving professional licensure in North Carolina. It is the sole responsibility of the individual/student to determine whether another college or license-awarding agency in another state will accept CCC&TI coursework and/or award licensure through a reciprocity agreement with the State of North Carolina.
