Six students completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Beaufort County Community College, marking an important step toward careers in public safety. The graduates are now eligible to serve as sheriff’s deputies, police officers, park rangers and other law enforcement professionals, helping meet workforce needs across the region.
Meet the Graduates
The graduating class included Ty Price, Chad Orgin-Peterson, Misael Mata-Delgado, Richard Braskett, Jamie Corprew Jr. and James Cinnamon. Each graduate demonstrated dedication and perseverance throughout the program’s rigorous training.
Judge Delivers Keynote Address
Keynote speaker Keith Mason, chief district court judge, delivered remarks to the class, offering insight into how situations officers encounter in the field are handled in the courtroom.
“Sometimes what you are called upon to do is a thankless job,” Mason said. “Take satisfaction from the fact that you showed up each day and did what you felt was right.”
Student Honors and Achievements
Todd Alligood, BLET coordinator, recognized three students for outstanding achievements. Richard Braskett earned the highest grade point average and the Marksmanship Award. Ty Price recorded the fastest time on the Police Officer Physical Abilities Test (POPAT), and Jamie Corprew Jr. earned the Top Driver Award. Alligood also selected James Cinnamon as class president.
Inside the BLET Curriculum
The Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Beaufort County Community College provides comprehensive instruction mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Coursework includes criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic and alcoholic beverage laws, investigative techniques, patrol procedures, custody and court processes, emergency response and community relations. Ethics and professionalism are central components of the curriculum.
Graduates receive a certificate upon completing the program and qualify to take state certification exams. These certifications allow them to pursue employment with state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies, as well as certain private organizations.
How to Enroll and Get Financial Help
The next BLET program information and application session is set for October 15 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Building 10B, the Law Enforcement Building. Financial assistance is available. Law enforcement agencies may sponsor students, and the Beaufort Promise Scholarship covers tuition and fees for eligible candidates.
Beaufort County Community College remains committed to developing highly trained and ethical law enforcement professionals prepared to meet the evolving challenges of public safety. For more information about the BLET program or enrollment, contact Todd Alligood at 252-940-6228.