Basic Law Enforcement Training ProgramSpecification S-1
The following requirements are specified for the certification of Basic Law Enforcement Training Program graduates. The Director, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, sets standards for successful completion. If a student fails to meet any of the requirements described below, the student and the student's agency may petition the Board for a waiver or modification of the requirements in question.
Requirements:
1. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP), each student must attend all sessions of the school, except absences approved by the Training Supervisor. No student will be certified when his or her absences exceed ten 10% of the prescribed curriculum, except if a student has successfully completed at least 14 weeks of the 18-week session, passed all requirements at that point and has left the session for other than a voluntary reason. The student and the student's agency may petition the Director to complete the remainder of the unfinished session in the next available session of the BLETP. The BLETP curriculum approved by the Board is 720 hours.2. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, each student shall successfully pass all weekly and major academic exams with a minimum score of 75% and shall achieve a minimum cumulative academic average of 75%. If a student fails an exam, no more than two make-up exams will be offered.3. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP), each student shall achieve a passing professional score of 80% at the conclusion of the program. This score is a reflection of the Professional Value System, as outlined in the BLETP Cadet Orientation and Curriculum Guide.4. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP), each student shall demonstrate competency and safety in the handling of his or her service weapons. Each student shall achieve at minimum, proficiency over a course of fire approved by the Director. This score is a reflection of the Firearms Course, as outlined in the BLETP Cadet Orientation and Curriculum Guide. The proficiency standard is 80%.5. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP), each student shall demonstrate proficiency in the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), by successfully completing a program approved by the Board. This score is a reflection of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, as outlined in the BLETP Cadet Orientation and Curriculum Guide. The proficiency standard is 70%.6. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP), each student shall demonstrate proficiency in the Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint and Control (MARC) Course by successfully completing a program approved by the Board. The student must pass a MARC scenario at the end of the program, which counts for 20% of the final grade. If a student fails the MARC scenario, no more than two make-up scenarios' will be offered. This total score is a reflection of the MARC Course, as outlined in the BLETP Cadet Orientation and Curriculum Guide. The proficiency standard is 80%.7. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, each student shall fully participate in all aspects of firearms and MARC training. Each student must also attend at least 75% of these skills training, not-withstanding the requirement outlined in Requirement 1 above.8. As a requirement for the successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program, each student shall meet the physical fitness exit standard at the 50th percentile according to age and gender normed standards, as approved by the Board.C.M.R. 16, 227, ch. 5, A Bureau of the Department of Public Safety, Basic Law Enforcement Training Program