Basic Law Enforcement Training
The Basic Law Enforcement Training curriculum Certification Examination mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standard Commission prepares individuals to take the Justice Officers Basic Training Certification Examination mandated by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission. Successful completion of the curriculum certificate program requires that the student satisfy the minimum requirements for certification by the Criminal Justice Commission and/or the Sheriff's Commission. The student satisfactory completing this program should possess at least the minimum degree of general attributes, knowledge, and skills to function as an inexperienced law enforcement officer.
Job opportunities are available with state, county, and municipal governments in North Carolina. In addition, knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in this course of study qualify one for job opportunities with private enterprises in such areas as industrial, retail, and private security.
Prior to acceptance into Cape Fear Community College's Basic Law Enforcement Program you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 20 years of age, minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid North Carolina Driver's License at time of orientation
- Obtain a letter of sponsorship from a Criminal Justice Agency of the State of North Carolina
- May not have committed or been convicted of a felony as defined in the NC Administrative Code, Title 12, Sub-Chapter 9-B, as revised.
A letter of sponsorship waives the tuition fee and allows your name to be entered on the list for the prospective class roster. A letter of sponsorship does not guarantee a position with the sponsoring agency. A maximum of 24 students constitute a class. If a class is full, applications will be placed on a waiting list for that class.
It becomes the responsibility of the person on the waiting list to contact and inform the BLET department that they wish to be on the next perspective class roster. If you are on the class roster but fail to report for registration, a space in a future class will not be held unless you contact the BLET department and then your name goes onto the list without priority.
Employees of Law Enforcement Agencies have the first priority to class space.
The student is responsible for books and uniforms. (See UNIFORMS/BOOKS/FEES.)
The course is 602 hours. A description of course hours is provided. Upon completion of the course, a State exam is administered for certification which is good for one year from date of State exam.
Call the BLET School, 910-362-7781 and request an application.
Ricky W. Simpson, Director
TOTAL CREDITS: 18
Major Courses:
| CJC 100 | Law Enforcement Training | 18 | (Clock Hours 6028) |
This course is designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge necessary to perform those tasks essential to function in law enforcement. The course consists of 602 hours of instruction in the following topic areas:
| Course Orientation | 2 hours | |
| Physical Fitness Training | 54 hours | |
| Ethics of Professional Law Enforcement | 4 hours | |
| Arrest, Search, and Seizure/Constitutional Law | 28 hours | |
| Elements of Criminal Law | 24 hours | |
| Communications Skills for Law Enforcement Officers | 8 hours | |
| Law Enforcement Radio Procedures & Communication Systems | 8 hours | |
| Field Note Taking and Report Writing | 12 hours | |
| Interviews: Field and In-Custody | 16 hours | |
| Subject Control/Arrest Techniques | 40 hours | |
| Juvenile Law and Procedures | 8 hours | |
| Fingerprinting & Photographing Arrestees | 6 hours | |
| Dealing with Victims and the Public | 10 hours | |
| Firearms | 48 hours | |
| Criminal Investigations | 32 hours | |
| ABC Laws and Procedures | 4 hours | |
| Motor Vehicle Law | 20 hours | |
| Law Enforcement Driver Training | 40 hours | |
| Crime Prevention Techniques | 6 hours | |
| First Responder | 40 hours | |
| Domestic Violence Response | 12 hours | |
| Controlled Substances | 10 hours | |
| Techniques of Traffic Law Enforcement | 24 hours | |
| Traffic Accident Investigation | 20 hours | |
| In-Custody Transportation | 8 hours | |
| Explosives and Hazardous Materials Emergencies | 12 hours | |
| Individuals with Mental Illness and Retardation | 8 hours | |
| Crowd Management | 12 hours | |
| Preparing for and Testifying in Court | 12 hours | |
| Patrol Techniques | 20 hours | |
| Sheriff's Responsibilities: Detention Duties | 4 hours | |
| Sheriff's Responsibilities: Court Duties | 6 hours | |
| Civil Process | 24 hours | |
| Testing | 20 hours | |
| TOTAL | 602 hours |
| Course Hours Per Week: | 40 |
| Semester Hours: | 18 |
| Prerequisite: | None |