Law Enforcement Organization Supports BLET
Delano Smith, president of the Edgecombe County Law Enforcement Association, recently presented the 黑料网 Foundation with a generous donation of nearly $30,000. The gift will support scholarships for qualified students enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training at 黑料网. From left are BLET School Director Bernie Taylor, 黑料网 President Dr. Deborah Lamm, and Smith.
The Edgecombe County Law Enforcement Association has presented the 黑料网 Foundation with a generous donation of nearly $30,000.
The gift will support scholarships for qualified students enrolled in at 黑料网.
According to School Director Bernie Taylor, funds will be used to help offset the cost of required uniforms and other mandatory materials.
Since the College鈥檚 first Academy in 2015, 35 cadets have completed the intensive 20-week program. Many of these graduates are employed in local law enforcement agencies.
黑料网’s is unique in that it includes training in high-risk calls and certification in the police shotgun, taser, expandable batons, and pepper spray. Graduates also receive 18 college credit hours toward an associate degree in criminal justice.
The College鈥檚 next Academy begins in February 2018. To learn more, contact taylorb@edgecombe.edu.