Anyone attend BLET at Guilford Tech?

[Lingenfelser]

Hey, all. Things are looking VERY good for me getting hired by the Burlington PD. Per the recruiter, they will most likely send their next batch of Cadets/applicants to Guilford Tech for BLET.

Recruiter says Guilford Tech has a great program & that I'll get a much better education than if they sent me to Alamance Community College, so that's a plus.

Sooo.... Anyone go through Guilford Tech or know someone who has? Any insights or tips for me? Just a heads up on what to expect?

I'm retiring from the Army in a couple months, so even though I didn't particularly enjoy it, I am used to the Basic Training/Infantry/Airborne/NCO Professional Development-type "hooah" school environments.

Thanks in advance for any tips/info.

[zmurphy]

i went to BLET at Forsyth Tech Community College a LONG time ago. and got strayed away from CJ but thats another story.

anyway even back then GTCC had a great BLET. its gotten even better since then. they have their own campus. which isn't normal at most of the other Community College's in NC.

i have always heard they run one of the best BLET's in the state. especially considering its a Community College.

thanskf or your military service and good luck to you, you will have a ball in BLET! just make sure you dedicate a little time very night at home to study, listen in class and you'll be fine. they will throw alot of information your way in 3-4 months. when you cover Civil in class, try to stay wake. it was definitely the worst part of BLET.

again, good luck, have fun!

[Lingenfelser]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[CLH1985]

I graduated BLET from GTCC in December of 06. It was a very good program. The instructers are top notch and will get the most out of you. The Physical Fitness Training is second to none for a community college.

[CLH1985]

Also, the facilities are very nice. They have a nice driving track, a FATS system, and a apartment, bar, and jail cell for practicals.

[Lingenfelser]

Very cool. Thanks!

I've heard the PT was pretty good, so I'm glad I've been staying/getting in shape. Gym 2 -3 times per week & run 2.5 to 4 miles, 3 times per week (8 min. pace, aka 12 min. for the 1.5 miler).

[Lawman17101]

No, FTCC for me.

[zmurphy]

No, FTCC for me.

are you familiar with FTCC?

[Lawman17101]

I am very familiar with it. I earned a criminal justice degree and graduated from BLET there.