Eleven Complete Basic Law Enforcement Training

Shown with Edgecombe Community College’s BLET School Director Bernie Taylor (front left) are graduates of ECC’s Sixth Basic Academy. Clockwise from top right are graduates Nathan Simpson, Matthew Driver, Ryan Ellis, Celena Daughtridge, Courtney Perkins, Alexus Hill, William Linkous, Joseph Daneri, Yvenson Bernado, Jacob Weaver, and Robert Taylor.

Edgecombe Community College graduated eleven cadets from its Sixth Basic Academy for Basic Law Enforcement Training on February 26.

The graduation ceremony featured comments by William Linkous, platoon leader.

The cadets completed an intensive 20-week program and have passed the certification exam mandated by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Graduates are:

• Yvenson Bernado, sponsored by Tarboro Police Department
• Joseph M. Daneri, sponsored by Scotland Neck Police Department
• Celena C. Daughtridge, sponsored by Tarboro Police Department
• Matthew E. Driver, hired by Nash Health Care Company Police Department
• Ryan D. Ellis, sponsored by Tarboro Police Department
• Alexus S. Hill, squad leader, sponsored by Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office
• William D. Linkous, platoon leader, sponsored by Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office
• Courtney A. Perkins, squad leader, sponsored by Tarboro Police Department
• Nathan A. A. Simpson, hired by Knightdale Police Department
• Robert A. Taylor, hired by Tarboro Police Department
• Jacob E. Weaver, sponsored by Nashville Police Department

ECC’s BLET is unique in that it includes training in high-risk calls and certification in tasers, expandable batons, and pepper spray. Graduates also receive 18 college credit hours toward an associate degree in criminal justice.

The College’s next BLET Academy begins June 3. To learn more, please contact taylorb@edgecombe.edu.