Program Overview
College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) offers the essential skills required for entry-level employment with state, county and municipal governments as well as with private enterprises.
We also offer noncredit BLET classes through our Workforce Development and Career Readiness department.
Core Classes
- Criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic and alcoholic beverage laws
- Investigative, patrol, custody and court procedures
- Emergency responses
- Ethics and community relations
Graduates receive a curriculum certificate upon passing the 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.
You can now use your BLET and ALET credits towards a Criminal Justice Technology degree.
Admission Information and Forms
BLET Application
Semester Start and Deadline Dates:
| Spring Deadline Date | January 21, 2026 |
| Spring Start Date | January 26, 2026 |
Admission
Click the link above
Each student in the BLET program bears the cost of the following:
Required Fee Payment and Book Cost
Please call the COA bookstore for textbook (digital or physical copies) pricing.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lab | $400 |
| Computer and Technology | $20 |
| Student Activity | $32.50 |
| Campus Access | $15 |
| Require Fees Subtotal | $467.50 |
| Medical Examination, choice of North Carolina physician only | Cost varies |
Uniforms and Equipment
| Uniform Pants and Boots
2 Pairs of Black Cargo type pants or Tactical pants Black leather military-style boots (nylon on boots acceptable) If you are a paid student, your agency may supply your pants. Black 5.11s are acceptable. |
Purchase from a supplier of your choice
Suggested retailers: Wrangler, LA Police Gear, Dickies, Walmart.com, Chief Supply, Tacticalgear.com, Propper, Galls.com, or any other supplier you choose. Cost varies |
| BLET Staff will Order the Items Below | |
| 2 BLET Polo Shirts 2 Short-Sleeve BLET T-Shirts 2 Long-Sleeve BLET T-Shirts2 Orange Crew Shirts (PT use) 1 Orange Crewneck Sweatshirt (PT use)2 Pair of Black Jogging Shorts (PT use) 2 Pair of Black Jogging Pants (PT use)1 Black BLET Hat |
Order forms and monies are due by the due date (set per semester). Pick-up form from the BLET Office / or via email. |
| Students Must Purchase Items Below (from a vendor of your choice) | |
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Jogging shoes, black socks, white socks, black belt, protective mouthguard, plastic whistle, approved shooting glasses (clear), and earbuds for the shooting range. 1 Black Knit Cap – (for winter use) Cost varies |
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| PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE FIGURES ARE ESTIMATES TO GIVE STUDENTS AN IDEA OF THE PROGRAM COSTS. THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. | |
Revised December 11, 2025
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Curriculum Guide
Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate Curriculum Guide (PDF)