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