other Police Officer Standards Training {POST} certifications) or lateral transfers?
Yes. However, all lateral or out-of-state police officers must meet minimum standards as defined by the North Carolina Training and Standards Division. Every lateral transfer must successfully complete specific courses (State Laws, etc.) and pass the entire BLET comprehensive examination to receive certification in North Carolina . In some cases, lateral transfers may be required to complete the entire BLET course. For more information about minimum requirements for out-of-state or lateral transfer applicants, click here. Q: What is Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)? A: BLET is the 16 week, 618 hour, state-mandated certification course for all sworn law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Successful completion of this course is required. To learn more about BLET, click here. Q: I am an experienced police officer. How much can I expect my starting salary to be? A: All new police officers, regardless of experience, credentials or training, begin at $37,968. Salary incentives for
