JD Smith, Director BLET

Faculty Friday Feature: James D. Smith, Director BLET

At last week’s Opening Day Convocation for 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ employees, JD Smith was honored with not one, but two of the college’s highest recognitions: the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award and the 2025 Dr. W. Michael Reaves Service Award. Surprised and humbled, JD accepted both with the quiet grace that reflects who he is as a leader, mentor, Read More

Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 73 Graduation

BLET Class 73

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ’s BLET Class Achieves 100% Pass Rate Under New Expanded Curriculum

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Class 73 — the Spring 2025 Day Class — has made history. As 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ’s first to train under North Carolina’s newly expanded 874-hour curriculum, the class not only met the challenge but exceeded expectations by achieving a 100% pass rate on the rigorous North Carolina Training & Standards Read More
Graduating Class 72 from the BLET Program

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Celebrates Basic Law Enforcement Training Class 72 Graduation

Fourteen individuals representing law enforcement agencies across the region were recognized on May 6, 2025, as they graduated from 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµâ€™s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Class 72. Held at the Odell Williamson Auditorium, the ceremony honored their completion of 640 hours of intensive training designed to prepare them for the demands of public Read More
Demetrius Greene and President Gene Smith at Student of the Month presentation

Demetrius Greene Honored as Student of the Month

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ (91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ) is proud to recognize Demetrius Greene as Student of the Month! Demetrius, a student in our Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program, has demonstrated outstanding perseverance, dedication, and leadership throughout his journey at 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ. Demetrius successfully earned his GED® in January 2024—a testament to his resilience and commitment to personal growth. Read More
BLET Graduating Class No. 69

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Graduates BLET Class 69

Congratulations to the graduates of the 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Basic Law Enforcement Training program! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this significant milestone. As you step into law enforcement, remember the impact you can make on your community. Your training has equipped you with the skills and knowledge necessary to serve and protect. Embrace Read More
BLET spring 2023

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Graduates 68th Basic Law Enforcement Training Class

  It was an exciting and emotional Friday evening as 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ celebrated the 68th Graduating Class of its Basic Law Enforcement Training program. Known for their perseverance, these students (and instructors) overcame every challenge that came their way and graduated 15 strong. The ceremony opened with a welcome from Dean of Professional & Technical Programs Read More

Basic Law Enforcement Training Graduation

BLET graduates

91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ Graduates 67th Basic Law Enforcement Training Class

October 6, 2022 — Area law enforcement is seven outstanding officers stronger as 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ (91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ) graduated the 67th Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class. The ceremony took place at Odell Williamson Auditorium and was attended by students, family, friends, instructors, 91¹ú²úÊÓÆµ leadership, and representatives from area law enforcement departments. Graduates and their sponsors Read More

BLET Graduation (Rescheduled from September 29)