RichmondCC Library: Criminal Justice Technology: Home

Criminal Justice Technology is the gateway to a career in law enforcement, public safety or the legal system at the local, state and federal level.

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.

Exams and Certifications

NC BLET Training and Certification
The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Curriculum is designed to prepare entry-level individuals with the cognitive and physical skills needed to become certified law enforcement officers in North Carolina.

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Select 'Career Preparation' then 'Prepare for Law Enforcement Exams'. You will find exam prep books and practice exams for Corrections Officers, Court Officers, Police Officers, Homeland Security Personnel, Parole Officers, and State Highway Patrol Officers. Additonally there is a general law enforcement prep section geared towards BLET with math/reasoning and vocabulary tutorials.