BLET 01 - Orientation Flashcards
Question
Answer
Who has primary responsibility for managing BLET courses?
The School Director
Maximum percentage of excused absences allowed in BLET?
5%
Minimum age to take State Comprehensive Exam without special authorization?
20 years old
Minimum score required to pass each unit of State Comprehensive Exam?
70%
How many units comprise the State Comprehensive Exam?
6
Time limit for obtaining probationary certification after completing BLET?
12 months
Minimum reading level required for BLET applicants?
10th grade
How many topical test failures result in immediate dismissal from BLET?
5
Maximum number of deficient topical areas for limited enrollment eligibility?
2
How often must officers re-qualify with firearms?
Annually
Minimum annual in-service training credits required for officers?
24 credits
Years of break in service requiring complete BLET retake?
More than 3 years
What offenses must officers report to the division director?
All criminal offenses except minor traffic offenses
What does POPAT stand for?
Police Officer Physical Abilities Test
Who determines instructional deficiencies in BLET?
The School Director
What happens if a trainee exceeds allowed absences?
Expedient dismissal from the program
When must makeup sessions be completed?
Before the last scheduled day of the course
Minimum passing grade for BLET topical exams?
70%
How many times can a trainee retake a failed unit of the State Exam?
Once
What happens if a trainee fails 3+ units on the State Exam?
Must retake BLET in its entirety
What conviction absolutely disqualifies from law enforcement certification?
Any felony
Prohibition period for certification after a Class B Misdemeanor conviction?
5 years from conviction
Who submits the appointment package to Standards Division?
The employing agency
Time limit for Sheriffs’ deputies to complete BLET after probationary certification?
1 year
What amendment prohibits firearm possession for domestic violence offenders?
Lautenberg Amendment
What can happen if an officer fails to complete annual in-service training?
Certification may be suspended
Purpose of the standardized reading test for BLET applicants?
To assess their ability to learn
Who makes final determination of trainee’s minimum knowledge acquisition?
The School Director
Consequence of habitual tardiness in BLET?
School Director may terminate or deny course completion
How soon before separating must military complete BLET for eligibility?
Within 5 years
Maximum failed units on State Exam eligible for re-examination?
2 units
Time limit to request re-examination for failed State Exam units?
60 days
Consequence of 1-3 year break in service?
Subject to re-training requirement
Possible consequence of failing to report criminal charges?
Decertification proceedings
How many non-Class B misdemeanors could prohibit certification?
4 or more
Prohibition period for 4+ non-Class B misdemeanor convictions?
3 years from the latest conviction
Who provides additional in-service training topics?
The employing agencies
What occurs if a trainee fails a topical test and its re-test?
A deficiency has occurred
Time frame for State Exam re-examination?
Within 60 days of original exam
What’s required for a School Director to excuse an absence?
An appropriate make-up session
Consequence of deficiency in more than two topical areas?
Must retake entire BLET course
How often must reading comprehension test be taken before BLET?
Within 1 year prior to admission
Possible consequence of willfully falsifying Commission forms?
Denial or revocation of certification
Who can authorize early enrollment of under-20 individuals?
Criminal Justice Standards Division Director
Deadline for enrolling in accredited BLET course?
The initial (first) day of course delivery
Status given to individuals needing only certain BLET portions?
Partial enrollee
What happens if an officer fails annual firearm re-qualification?
Certification suspended until they qualify
Who can exceed Commission guidelines for BLET?
The School Director
What’s the nickname for the physical abilities test?
POPAT
How long is probationary certification valid for military after separation?
12 months from separation date
What must be completed before taking the State Comprehensive Exam?
All course work including makeup work
Who administers the State Comprehensive Exam?
A representative of the Commission
What’s the minimum age for BLET enrollment without special authorization?
20 years old
What standardized test is required for BLET admission?
Reading component of a nationally standardized test
Who has priority admission to BLET courses?
Individuals holding full-time employment with a criminal justice agency
What’s the consequence of missing more than 5% of total class hours?
Cannot receive successful course completion
Who regulates trainee participation and attendance?
The School Director
What happens if a trainee is deficient in one topical area?
Not eligible for comprehensive exam
How many credits of in-service training are specifically for firearms?
Part of the 24 credits but not specified
What federal law impacts officers convicted of domestic violence?
Lautenberg Amendment
How long must BLET materials be retained by students?
Throughout their career for potential verification
What’s required for accommodations under ADA in BLET?
Submit request form to School Director immediately
When is a BLET course officially terminated?
On the date the state exam is delivered
What’s the time limit for active duty military to complete BLET for eligibility?
Within 5 years prior to separation
How many times can a trainee retake the entire State Comprehensive Exam?
Cannot retake entire exam, only failed units
What’s the minimum score for each unit of the State Comprehensive Exam?
70%
What criminal history information must be disclosed on the F-3 form?
All charges, arrests, and convictions
Who determines if a trainee has acquired minimum knowledge to perform as an officer?
The School Director
What happens if an officer has a break in service less than one year?
Generally does not affect certification status
What’s required annually for law enforcement officers?
Firearms re-qualification and in-service training
Who provides curriculum support for BLET?
North Carolina Justice Academy
What’s the consequence of failing more than two units on the State Exam?
Must retake BLET in its entirety
How soon must charges or arrests be reported to the division director?
As soon as practical, no specific timeframe given
What’s the purpose of the BLET orientation?
To familiarize students with administrative rules and requirements
Who is responsible for explaining any variations from Commission standards?
The School Director or designated representative
