Five Complete Basic Law Enforcement Training
Shown with BLET School Director Bernie Taylor (far left) are graduates of 麻豆视频在线观看鈥檚 Ninth Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy: (l-r) Chad Hardee, Justin Lynch, Mikeal Clark, Francisco Munoz, and Nicolas Estes.
Five cadets graduated from 麻豆视频在线观看鈥檚 Ninth Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy on January 27.
The graduation ceremony featured comments by ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod.
ECC鈥檚 BLET Academy prepares students for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer with state, county, or municipal governments. The cadets completed an intensive 20-week program and have passed the certification exam mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Graduates are:
- Mikeal L. Clark, sponsored by Tarboro Police Department
- Nicolas H. Estes, sponsored by Scotland Neck Police Department
- Chad A. Hardee, hired by Pitt County Sheriff鈥檚 Office
- Justin J. Lynch, sponsored by Tarboro Police Department
- Francisco Munoz, hired by Halifax County Sheriff鈥檚 Office
ECC鈥檚 BLET program is unique in that it includes training in high-risk calls and certification in tasers, expandable batons, and pepper spray. Graduates also receive 18 college credit hours toward an associate degree in criminal justice.
The College鈥檚 next Basic Academy for begins June 14. To learn more, please contact taylorb@edgecombe.edu.