Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

Announcements

• Our next Day Academy will begin on August 5, 2024.
• We will hold registration at the Law Enforcement Training Center on July 12, 2024, at 8:30 am, 10 am, and 12:30 pm. You are REQUIRED to attend ONE of these sessions.
• NOTE: If you are unable to attend one of these sessions or have questions related to this or future Basic Law Enforcement Training classes, please contact Raymond Bennett at the number or email below. 

Registration will be open up until the day class starts. However, students must obtain application packets from the Law Enforcement Training Center located at 2096 Central Park Dr., Winterville, NC. Contact Raymond Bennett at 252-493-7571 or rdbennett977@my.pittcc.edu for more information.

Course	Dates	Days	Time	Cost	Location
Spring 2024
Basic Law Enforcement Training – Day	1/3/24-5/16/24	M-F	8a-5p	$1600	LET
Basic Law Enforcement Training – Night	1/3/24-8/15/24	M-F	6p-11p	$1600	LET
Fall 2024
Basic Law Enforcement Training – Day	8/5/24-12/19/24	M-F	8a-5p	$1600	LET
Basic Law Enforcement Training – Night	8/5/24-4/17/25	M-F	6p-11p	$1600	LET

Begin Your Career in Law Enforcement with Pitt Community College’s BLET Program

Our Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is a great choice for students looking to enter the field of law enforcement. We are recognized throughout North Carolina for our students’ success – including our high first-time pass rates on the state exam. In fact, we’re among the top-performing colleges in the state for police training.

Pitt Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training helps you develop essential skills required for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer with state, county, or municipal governments, or private enterprises. We also make it convenient with daytime and nighttime academies at our main classrooms on Central Park Drive, near the PCC campus.

Admission Procedures and Requirements for Law Enforcement Training

• A PCC admission application must be completed online
• BLET packets must be picked up from the Law Enforcement Training Facility at 2096 Central Park Drive in Winterville, NC
• Must be a high school graduate or have a high school equivalency
• Must have a letter of sponsorship from an NC Law Enforcement Agency
• Must be 20 years of age
• No felony convictions
• No major misdemeanors
• Must pass a physical exam by an NC doctor
• Must pass a required reading test

Why Choose Pitt Community College for the Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate?

The state of North Carolina sets the standard for police training. At Pitt Community College, we raise the bar even higher. When you select Pitt for your Basic Law Enforcement Training, you’ll receive:

A short and affordable program: Complete your BLET program in 20 weeks during our daytime academy or in 29 weeks with our evening academy. For just $1,600, you’ll develop the essential skills to succeed as a law enforcement officer — a career that offers a starting salary of $48,000. Plus, we offer financial aid, including scholarships and veterans benefits.

Higher standards: Our Basic Law Enforcement Training produces higher-performing, better-skilled, better-trained, and more prepared officers than other programs. Our BLET program students are expected to earn higher test scores, recite the Code of Ethics, participate in ride-alongs, complete volunteer hours, and reach the 65 percentile/good category on the Cooper Fitness Assessment. This rigorous training leads to exceptional pass rates on the licensure exam.

Advanced curriculum: Our Basic Law Enforcement Training coursework covers state-commission-mandated topics, including criminal law, traffic crash investigations, and emergency response. In addition, we prepare students for real-world success with classes related to applying for a job, fair and impartial police training, and situational awareness.

Expert faculty: All of our cadre are experienced law enforcement professionals with decades of combined service and experience in the profession. Our regular reviews of our BLET faculty ensure you’re learning from high-performing instructors who are invested in your success.