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Role of the School Director - ANSWERS1.) Ensure state rules and curriculum are followed
2.) Add their own training evolutions and objectives
3.) Allow or bar a student to take the state exam
4.) Add their own conduct or administrative rules
How old do you have to be to enroll in BLET? - ANSWERS20 unless special permission is granted
by the commission and school director.
What is the purpose of BLET? - ANSWERSTo prepare a cadet to safely preform patrol duties as
an INEXPERIENCED police officer in a timely manner.
Who is responsible for ensuring students have the opportunities to be successful in their BLET
program? - ANSWERSSchool director
Can the director make rules and require training that exceeds minimum state required
conditions? - ANSWERSYes
How long does a student have to become a sworn law enforcement officer after completion of a
BLET program? - ANSWERS12 months
Can you be enrolled after a BLET program is started? - ANSWERSNo, unless approved by the
director and the commission.
, Who has priority for enrollment in BLET? - ANSWERSPeople who are already employed with an
agency.
What reading level is required for BLET? - ANSWERS10th grade
How much class can students miss and still graduate? - ANSWERS5% of hours, these hours must
be made up later. (We are not allowed absences)
Is tardiness accepted? - ANSWERSNo, if you are late get a new job.
If you have one or two deficiencies what can you do? - ANSWERSEnroll in another BLET class
and take just those sections, and the take the state test.
How many retest chances do you get? - ANSWERSFour, however if you fail a fish test you will be
dismissed.
What are the sections on the state test? - ANSWERSLegal, Sheriff Specific, Communication,
Patrol duties, Investigation, Practical application.
What score is required on all six sections to pass? - ANSWERS70%
How many sections can be failed and a retest be allowed? - ANSWERStwo, if you fail three you
must retake BLET.
How many days do you have to retest? - ANSWERS60 (only once chance)
What should you do to successful complete BLET? - ANSWERSPass written tests, complete
coursework on time, pass practical tests, school director requirements.