Thirteen Complete Basic Law Enforcement Training at ECC

Graduates of ECC’s 3rd Basic Academy are (front, from left) Payton Owens, Nicholas Harrison, Tammy Williams, Heavenly Cross, Alicia Godinez, BLET School Director Bernie Taylor, (2nd row) Cameron Colbert, Matthew Hyman, (3rd row) Joseph Pilgreen, Keon Caudle, Christopher Pixley, (back) Zachary Webb, Trayvone Barnes, and Gregory Keel.

Thirteen cadets became graduates of Edgecombe Community College’s 3rd Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training on Tuesday.

The graduation ceremony held February 21 featured comments by Payton Owens, platoon leader who completed the program with top academic honors. Squad leaders Alicia Godinez and Keon Caudle presented the Academy plaque on behalf of the graduates to the college.

The cadets completed an intensive 19-week program. ECC’s BLET 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 19 college credit hours toward an associate degree in criminal justice.

The college’s next BLET Academy begins June 12. To learn more, contact taylorb@edgecombe.edu.