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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 18, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-b
SUBJECT: Recognition of Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy Graduates
DEPARTMENT: Orange County Sheriff's Office
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood, (919) 245-
2900
PURPOSE: To recognize the recent graduates of the 1st Basic Law Enforcement Training
Academy, established through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Sheriff's Office included in its System Plan a goal of
establishing a Basic Law Enforcement Training ("BLET") Academy which would meet and
exceed minimum State requirements. The underlying idea was to create an Academy with the
look and feel of the Sheriffs Office, utilize in-house instructors as well as those from local
agencies, and offer agency specific training, with the overall goal of exceptional training
culminating in competent and eager graduates. After much collaboration between Durham
Technical Community College administrators and Sheriff's Office Training Division staff, the
BLET 1st Class began on May 2, 2016 and graduated September 22, 2016.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with recognizing the recent
graduates.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
By being directly involved in the training of future officers, many of whom will live and work in the
community, this partnership is ensuring graduates have the special skills necessary to do their
part in creating a safe community.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board recognize the recent
graduates of the 1st Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy.