What is the primary responsibility of the School Director for an accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) course?
Planning, scheduling, presenting, coordinating, reporting, and managing the course
What ultimate authority does the School Director possess regarding a trainee’s completion of BLET?
The School Director is solely responsible for deciding whether a trainee has acquired the minimum knowledge to perform as an inexperienced law enforcement officer and may recommend the student take the comprehensive state examination
According to Commission requirements, what is the maximum percentage of total reported class hours a student may miss, even if the absences are excused and made up?
Five percent (5%)
If a BLET student is granted an excused absence, when must the appropriate makeup session be satisfactorily completed?
Before the last scheduled day of the BLET course
What action regarding topical test failures will result in a student’s immediate dismissal from BLET, requiring them to complete a subsequent delivery of the entire course?
The initial failure of an eighth topical area test
What is the minimum passing score required on the BLET comprehensive state examination?
70% of the questions answered correctly
A student scores a 65% on the comprehensive state examination. What option is available to them under Commission rules?
They are eligible for one re-test, which must occur within 60 days of the original exam
What attire is considered inappropriate for a BLET student attending any session of Commission-administered testing?
Shorts, open-toe shoes, or tank tops
To become a sworn law enforcement officer after successful completion of BLET and the state exam, how long does the applicant have for their appointing agency to submit the appointment package to the relevant Standards Division?
Within 12 months from the date of successfully completing the state examination
Which of the following prior actions is an absolute disqualification for obtaining or retaining certification as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina?
Any felony conviction
When completing the Commission’s F-3 “Personal History Statement,” which of the following must applicants for law enforcement certification disclose?
All arrests, charges, and convictions, including those that were dismissed or expunged, except for minor traffic violations
What is the consequence for a certified law enforcement officer who fails to complete annual firearms re-qualification?
Suspension of certification until a passing score is obtained
In the event of an unexcused absence from BLET, what is the required outcome for the student?
The student’s termination from BLET
What is the rule concerning the School Director imposing additional rules, regulations, or policies beyond the Commission’s minimum guidelines?
The School Director may exceed the minimum guidelines and devise more rigorous rules, regulations, or policies consistent with applicable laws
If a BLET student incurs one or two topical deficiencies, what is one option the School Director may recommend to correct these deficiencies?
Enroll as a limited enrollee in a subsequent BLET course delivery to complete only the deficient topics
What does the Commission require the School Director to administer to assist in assessing students’ ability to learn?
A standardized reading comprehension test
A student in a full-time BLET course who has made up all excused absences misses more than five percent of the total BLET hours. What is the required action?
Expedient dismissal from the course by the School Director, requiring them to attend and complete another BLET program in its entirety
What is the consequence if a BLET trainee willfully falsifies any Commission-required form?
It may lead to denial or revocation of certification
What misdemeanor conviction combination could result in a prohibition from certification for two years from the latest conviction?
Four or more misdemeanors not on the Class B Misdemeanor list
What type of document must a BLET student submit to the School Director immediately if they believe they need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
The “Request for Accommodation” form
If a law enforcement officer has a break in service of more than three years, what is the requirement for certification?
Completion of BLET in its entirety before taking the certification examination
Which agency is primarily responsible for curriculum development and revision for Commission-mandated training programs?
The North Carolina Justice Academy
What is the recommended advance notice that must be given to the School Director and the Commission to process a request for a reasonable accommodation promptly?
At least four weeks before the required activity
According to Commission rules, when an applicant is uncertain about their criminal history when completing the Personal History Statement, what is the best course of action?
Include a statement detailing as much as can be recollected to prevent the appearance of withholding required information
