2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    May 17, 2025  
2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Workforce Certificate


Course Description

This course is accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriff’s Commission. Persons desiring to become a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of North Carolina must successfully complete this course and pass a State administered examination at the end of the course. To qualify for admission, an individual must meet the requirements mandated by the North Carolina Department of Justice found online at: https://www.facebook.com/surryblet.

Course Learning Outcomes

BLET students will:

  • Investigate violations of law
  • Provide assistance in request for service
  • Apprehend suspects
  • Execute legal searches and seizures
  • Prepare cases for court presentation
  • Learn the proper applications of civil, criminal, and juvenile law

Employment Opportunities

Upon completion of this course and successful completion of the comprehensive State examination, individuals should be able to apply for positions in both State, County, and local law enforcement agencies.

Instructional Format

Face-to-face instruction will include lecture, lab, discussion, and practical exercises.

Contact

Barry VanHoy
Director of Center for Public Safety/Law Enforcement Programs
Email: vanhoyb@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3696

Basic Law Enforcement Training Workforce Certificate Course


  • College curriculum can be awarded for CJC 111, CJC 113, CJC 131, CJC 132, CJC 221, and CJC 231 for completion of this certificate and successfully passed the Commissions comprehensive certification examination. 

Certification Testing:


North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards

Additional testing information:


www.ncdoj.gov

*Tuition waived if employed with eligible Law Enforcement Agency, EMS, or First Responder Group.