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.
Admission Information and Forms
Application Due Dates
| Semester | Due Date | Course Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | July 15, 2019 | Aug. 15, 2019 |
Each student in the BLET program bears the cost of the following:
Required Fee Payment and Book Cost
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lab | $275 |
| Computer and Technology | $16 |
| Student Activity | $32.50 |
| Campus Access | $15 |
| Require Fees Subtotal | $338.50 |
| BLET textbooks (new) Purchase from the COA Bookstore: 252-331-5964 |
$710 |
| or from the NC Justice Academy: 910-525-4158 | $670 |
| Medical Examination, choice of North Carolina physician only | Cost varies |
Uniforms and Equipment
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 BLET polo shirts | Monies due by the due date (set per semester); pick-up form from the BLET office |
| 2 short-sleeve BLET t-shirts | Complete the order form and return with payment |
| 2 long-sleeve BLET t-shirts | Price range: $55 – $90 (depends on size) |
| 1 black BLET hat | Make checks payable to: “Albemarle Screen-Printing & Embroidery” |
| 2 Fruit of The Loom Platinum™ navy blue crew shirts (PT use) 1 Fruit of The Loom Dual Defense Technology navy blue crewneck sweatshirt 1 pair navy blue jogging shorts 1 pair navy Blue jogging pants 1 black knit cap |
Purchase from Walmart™ Cost varies based on size |
| 2 pairs khaki cargo-type pants or tactical pants (If you’re a paid student, your agency may supply your pants; Khaki 5.11s are acceptable) 1 pair black leather military-style boots (nylon on boots are acceptable) |
Suggested retailers: Wrangler™, LA Police Gear™, Dickies™, Walmart, Chief Supply™, Tacticalgear™, Propper™, Galls™ or any other supplier you choose Cost varies |
| Jogging shoes Black socks White socks Black belt Protective mouth guard Approved shooting glasses |
Cost varies |
Please note that the above figures are estimates to give you an idea of the program costs. Prices are subject to change at any time.
Revised Oct. 30, 2018