522 N. Old Carriage RoadRocky Mount, NC 27804

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• Be a citizen of the United States.• Be at least 20 years of age.• Be of good moral character as determined by a

background check.• Be fingerprinted and have a criminal record

check.• Must not have committed a felony, Class B

misdemeanor, or four or more Class A misdemeanors.

• Be a high school graduate or have a GED.• Pass physical, drug screen, and psychological

exams.• Successfully complete a Commission Accredited

Basic Law Enforcement Training program such as the one offered by Nash Community College.

Basic Law Enforcement

Training

To qualify for police officer or deputy sheriff certification in North Carolina you must:

Tim Mehus, Director, Law Enforcement Training(252) 451-8489 | tlmehus599@nashcc.edu

Continuing Education and Public Services BuildingCenter for Advanced Law Enforcement Training

Office # 8216

For more information about Basic Law Enforcement Training, contact:

Minimum Requirements to Work in Law Enforcement

Nash Community College’s mission is to provide an educational environment that meets students where they are and prepares them for successful college transfer and careers in a global and diverse society. Through quality instruction, support, services, technology, workforce development, research, and community partnerships, Nash Community College fosters lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, communities, and organizations.

For information about NCC’s non-discrimination policy or disability services, please view the college catalog at www.nashcc.edu/catalog. Questions about accom-modations should be directed to ada@nashcc.edu.

COMMUNITYCOLLEGEThis program is a Gainful Employment Program.

For more information, visit www.nashcc.edu/gainfulemployment

Nash Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The day school consists of approximately 16 weeks of instruction. Classes run Monday-Friday starting as early as 6 AM and ending around 5 PM. There will be some evening and weekend classes.

The night school consists of approximately 27 weeks of instruction. Night classes run Monday-Thursday, usually from 6 PM until 11 PM. The class will also meet most Saturdays.

Entry Requirements for BLET AcademyStudents employed by a law enforcement agency will be given priority admission according to the N.C. Administrative Code. All other students will be consid-ered in the order they complete the following criteria:

BLET Day School BLET Night School

• Ammunition and protective equipment for firearms training

• Duty gear including:

• Vehicle for Law Enforcement Driver Training• Gas mask and baton for Crowd Management

Training• State-of-the-art firing range and virtual training

simulator

• Handcuffs• Service Handgun• Duty Belt• Holster• Magazine Pouch

• Handcuff Case• Flashlight Ring• Belt Keepers• Flashlight• Handcuffs

Equipment and Supplies Provided by Student

• Textbooks (list available in NCC Campus Store)• Academy uniform (shirt, pants, boots, cap,

available in NCC Campus Store)• Physical training uniform (t-shirt, shorts, sweat

shirt and sweat pants)

Equipment and Supplies Provided by NCC

A regional training facility, NCC’s Center for Advanced Law Enforcement Training features state-of-the-art, hands on simulation and training providing students with real world skills to begin their career. NCC’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program is designed to provide the necessary knowledge for employment as an entry-level law enforcement officer.

The Center for Advanced Law Enforcement Training, located in Rocky Mount, NC, includes an indoor eight-lane firing range and VirTra Systems, Inc. simulator used for firearms training through photo and video simulation of real world field scenarios. Classes are taught by qualified instructors with extensive law enforcement field experience.

Center for Advanced Law Enforcement Training

COMMUNITYCOLLEGE

• Submit a completed Verification of Sponsorship or Verification of Employment form. (available from the Director)

• Submit completed F-1, F-2, F-3.• Submit proof of citizenship.• Submit NCC Personal Data Sheet and Release

Agreement.• Submit certified criminal records from all counties

of residence since age 16.• A completed application packet must be submit-

ted prior to beginning the academy. All forms and application materials are available by contacting the Law Enforcement Training Director.

• Successfully pass a reading comprehension test.