Official Program Description registered with the N.C. Community College System:
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; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.
Students must successfully complete and pass all units of study which include the certification examination mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission to receive a certificate.
Upon entering this program, the student must meet the following criteria:
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
- Interview with Basic Law Enforcement Training School Director and/or Coordinator.
- Complete medical/physical examination.
- Submit a certified copy of criminal history.
- Must be at least 20 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a letter of sponsorship.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training program, a graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of State-commission mandated topics and methods of instruction using the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Exam.
Certificate Awarded
A certificate in Basic Law Enforcement Training is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Gainful Employment Information
- Does Program Lead to Licensure/Certification? Yes
- Is Licensure/Certification Required for Employment? Yes
- Name of Licensure/Certification -Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Name of Licensure/Certification Agency - NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards
Projected Program Cost
Books $1000.00
Equipment/Tools $25.00
Supplies/Other $605.00
Tuition & Fees $1,299.00
Test Fees $0
Total Program Cost $2,929.00
For More Information
The Basic Law Enforcement Training program is in the Public Safety Division. Additional information may be obtained by calling (919) 739-6798 or (919) 739-6801, or visit us at our website at www.waynecc.edu/blet.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.
- A placement test in reading is required by the state within the last year.
- Individuals desiring admission to the program must follow the admissions procedures outlined in this catalog.
First Semester
| LET 110 | Basic Law Enforcement BLET | 37 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Total Credit Hours: 37