Basic Law Enforcement Training
Program Overview
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.
Successful graduates receive a curriculum certificate and are qualified to take certification examinations mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program must:
Have graduated from High School, have an Adult High School Diploma, or have passed the GED with an equivalency certificate which meets the minimum requirements set by the State of North Carolina.
Meet the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission which include being:
- A citizen of the United States;
- At least 20 years of age (Applicant must be 20 years of age as of the first day of class or have written authorization from the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division if less than 20 years old.);
- Of good moral character;
- Have not ever committed or been convicted of any of the following:
- A felony;
- a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years;
- or A crime or unlawful act for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than six months but less than two years and the crime or unlawful act occurred within the last five years;
- or Four or more crimes or unlawful acts described in “b” above regardless of the date of occurrence;
- or Four or more crimes or unlawful acts for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for less than six months except if the last conviction date occurred more than two years prior to the date of enrollment;
- or A combination of four or more unlawful acts described in “b” or “d” above regardless of the date of conviction.
- Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
- Reading test.
- The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission requires all enrollees to take a nationally standardized reading test prior to being admitted to a BLET course. Scores indicating being proficient in reading will meet reading test requirements.
- Applicants that are or have been Carteret CC students that are on academic probation must sign a waiver. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, the student must achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Certificate - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining—helping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LET-110 | Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) | 37 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 37 | |
Total Credits: 37 credits
In-Service Training
Carteret CC’s In-Service Law Enforcement Training program provides essential courses for active service members to maintain certifications, enhance firearm proficiency, and refine critical skills required in the field. Designed to meet the ever-changing demands of law enforcement, our program ensures officers remain prepared, qualified, and confident in their roles. Stay ahead in your career with training tailored for excellence and service.
Program Overview
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.
Successful graduates receive a curriculum certificate and are qualified to take certification examinations mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program must:
Have graduated from High School, have an Adult High School Diploma, or have passed the GED with an equivalency certificate which meets the minimum requirements set by the State of North Carolina.
Meet the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission which include being:
- A citizen of the United States;
- At least 20 years of age (Applicant must be 20 years of age as of the first day of class or have written authorization from the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division if less than 20 years old.);
- Of good moral character;
- Have not ever committed or been convicted of any of the following:
- A felony;
- a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years;
- or A crime or unlawful act for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than six months but less than two years and the crime or unlawful act occurred within the last five years;
- or Four or more crimes or unlawful acts described in “b” above regardless of the date of occurrence;
- or Four or more crimes or unlawful acts for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for less than six months except if the last conviction date occurred more than two years prior to the date of enrollment;
- or A combination of four or more unlawful acts described in “b” or “d” above regardless of the date of conviction.
- Possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
- Reading test.
- The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission requires all enrollees to take a nationally standardized reading test prior to being admitted to a BLET course. Scores indicating being proficient in reading will meet reading test requirements.
- Applicants that are or have been Carteret CC students that are on academic probation must sign a waiver. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, the student must achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Certificate - Basic Law Enforcement Training
Stay on track towards graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LET-110 | Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) | 37 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 37 | |
Total Credits: 37 credits
In-Service Training
Carteret CC’s In-Service Law Enforcement Training program provides essential courses for active service members to maintain certifications, enhance firearm proficiency, and refine critical skills required in the field. Designed to meet the ever-changing demands of law enforcement, our program ensures officers remain prepared, qualified, and confident in their roles. Stay ahead in your career with training tailored for excellence and service.
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Schedule Interview
Each applicant is interviewed by the BLET Director or designee. The interview is used to determine if the applicant meets the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
Step 2: Obtain BLET Application Packet
Final approval to enroll in the program is contingent upon meeting admissions requirements, acceptable health certification, and proof that you meet all minimum standards of the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission and have the School Director concurrence. Obtain a BLET application packet from the BLET Office at time of interview.
Step 3: Submit Documentation
Along with completed application paperwork, students must provide the following supporting documentation. Applications submitted without required documentation will not be evaluated for admission.
- A certified copy of GED or high school transcript. Some high school diplomas earned through correspondence enrollment are not recognized toward the educational requirements, this is reviewed by North Carolina Training and Standards on a case-by-case basis. Copy of birth certificate.
- Copy of Social Security Card
- Obtain Medical Examination Report, obtained less than one year prior to the class starting date, (Form F-1 and F-2) which is included in the application packet to be completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
- Obtain a certified copy of your arrest and driving history record from the Office(s) of the Clerk of Court in every county in which you have resided since the day you turned 18 years of age. The history/histories must be dated, by the generating agency/agencies, no more than ninety (90) days prior to the class starting date.
- Copy of North Carolina driver’s license.
- Copy of Carteret CC reading placement test results, taken less than one year prior to the class starting date. The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission requires all enrollees to take a nationally standardized reading test prior to being admitted to a BLET course. Scores indicating being proficient in reading will meet reading test requirements.
- Obtain a Sponsorship Form which is included in the packet.
- Veterans are required to supply a copy of their DD-214
Step 4: Apply to College
After completing the BLET Application Packet and supporting documentation, be sure to finalize your enrollment by submitting an official application to Carteret Community College.
Schedule Interview
Each applicant is interviewed by the BLET Director or designee. The interview is used to determine if the applicant meets the minimum standards for employment as established by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission.
Obtain BLET Application Packet
Final approval to enroll in the program is contingent upon meeting admissions requirements, acceptable health certification, and proof that you meet all minimum standards of the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and/or the NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission and have the School Director concurrence. Obtain a BLET application packet from the BLET Office at time of interview.
Submit Documentation
Along with completed application paperwork, students must provide the following supporting documentation. Applications submitted without required documentation will not be evaluated for admission.
- A certified copy of GED or high school transcript. Some high school diplomas earned through correspondence enrollment are not recognized toward the educational requirements, this is reviewed by North Carolina Training and Standards on a case-by-case basis. Copy of birth certificate.
- Copy of Social Security Card
- Obtain Medical Examination Report, obtained less than one year prior to the class starting date, (Form F-1 and F-2) which is included in the application packet to be completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
- Obtain a certified copy of your arrest and driving history record from the Office(s) of the Clerk of Court in every county in which you have resided since the day you turned 18 years of age. The history/histories must be dated, by the generating agency/agencies, no more than ninety (90) days prior to the class starting date.
- Copy of North Carolina driver’s license.
- Copy of Carteret CC reading placement test results, taken less than one year prior to the class starting date. The NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Commission requires all enrollees to take a nationally standardized reading test prior to being admitted to a BLET course. Scores indicating being proficient in reading will meet reading test requirements.
- Obtain a Sponsorship Form which is included in the packet.
- Veterans are required to supply a copy of their DD-214
Apply to College
After completing the BLET Application Packet and supporting documentation, be sure to finalize your enrollment by submitting an official application to Carteret Community College.
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