CFCC celebrates 100% pass rate for BLET pilot program

Wilmington, NC – Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is proud to celebrate the graduation of the second cohort from its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Pilot Program, a noteworthy advancement in law enforcement education. All 21 graduates from this cohort excelled by earning a 100% passing rate on the State Comprehensive Exam, a distinction achieved by only a select few community colleges. In addition, 18 graduates have already secured employment with law enforcement agencies across the region – New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Wilmington Police Department, Surf City Police Department, Oak Island Police Department, Bald Head Island Public Service, and Leland Police Department.

CFCC was among only two community colleges in North Carolina that offered a second round of the new BLET pilot program. It was developed in collaboration with the North Carolina Justice Academy and extended the traditional BLET curriculum by two hundred hours based on feedback from a statewide task analysis. The pilot program now totals eight hundred and seventy-eight hours, compared to the previous six hundred and forty hours. This extension emphasizes practical exercises and de-escalation activities, reflecting the evolving needs of law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

“The success of our graduates reflects the hard work and dedication of our students and instructors,” said Jim Morton, CFCC President. “This program equips graduates with the skills and training to serve and protect our communities. We are proud to support law enforcement agencies by providing well-prepared officers ready to make a difference.”

For more information about CFCC’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program, visit cfcc.edu/basic-law-enforcement/ .