SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College announces the successful completion of its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Class 2501. The class began on January 8, 2025, with an initial enrollment of 39 students, marking the College’s first course offered under the newly revised statewide BLET curriculum established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Division.
The updated curriculum, implemented across North Carolina in January 2025 following a year of pilot testing, expanded total training hours from 705 to 894. Much of the additional training time focuses on applied, scenario-based learning to strengthen practical skills and critical decision-making. The program includes 39 blocks of instruction designed to prepare students for entry-level law enforcement careers throughout the state.
“The Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Rowan-Cabarrus reflects our mission to prepare a highly skilled, community-minded workforce,” said Rowan-Cabarrus President Dr. Carol S. Spalding. “These graduates represent the next generation of public safety professionals who will serve with integrity and commitment across our region.”
Upon completing their coursework, skills assessments, and physical training, students became eligible for the state’s comprehensive certification exam. In June, 33 Rowan-Cabarrus students from Class 2501 successfully completed the exam, achieving a 100% pass rate. All 33 graduates have since been hired by partner law enforcement agencies and are now participating in field training programs. This next phase bridges their structured academic training with independent service in the community.
“Class 2501 was tremendously successful in many ways,” said Daniel Harless, Director of Law Enforcement Training. “We have no doubt that each graduate, now serving as an officer, will continue to uphold the values of public safety and contribute positively to their agencies and communities.”
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College extends its congratulations to the graduates of BLET Class 2501 and appreciation to its law enforcement partners who continue to support public safety education and workforce development in the region.
For more information about Basic Law Enforcement Training or other public safety programs at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, contact Dean of Public Services Alan Thompson at alan.thompson@rccc.edu or visit www.rccc.edu/blet.