Congratulations to the cadets of 91ӣƵ’s 10th Basic Academy of Basic Law Enforcement Training. All cadets passed their State Comprehensive Examination last week and are now eligible to be hired as law enforcement officers in North Carolina. From left are Darrius Epps, Scott Chitwood, Kurt Knigge, Derrin Wells, Jasmine Barnes, Montrell Staton, Anna […]
When Danny Butler took over in 2019 as 91ӣƵ’s coordinator of Fire and Rescue Training, he set a goal to establish a full-fledged fire academy at the college by 2023. That dream recently moved a little closer to fruition when the Enfield Fire Department donated sixteen breathing apparatuses for use in training firefighters. […]
91ӣƵ is adding Speed Measuring Instrument Training to its law enforcement certification programs. “I was getting a lot of requests from local agencies wanting us to offer this,” says Bernie Taylor, coordinator of law enforcement training at the college. The new program covers both initial certification and recertification for law enforcement officers. Speed […]
91ӣƵ Nursing students, Medical Assisting students, and instructors are volunteering at the free Farmworker Health and Resource Fair in Rocky Mount. The event is taking place every Sunday 12-4 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot on Benvenue Road. Resources include COVID-19 testing and support, food boxes while supplies last, and blood pressure and […]
Five cadets graduated from 91ӣƵ’s Ninth Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy on January 27. The graduation ceremony featured comments by ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod. ECC’s BLET Academy prepares students for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer with state, county, or municipal governments. The cadets completed an intensive 20-week program and have […]
91ӣƵ’s programs in emergency medical services and paramedic training are being strengthened by the hiring of a new coordinator and the purchase of an ambulance. John Wilson recently joined the College as coordinator of EMS and fire services training. He comes to ECC with more than 25 years of experience, including nearly 10 […]
The Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy at 91ӣƵ has received the state’s stamp of approval to continue to train students. The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission recently renewed the BLET program’s accreditation. The program first received accreditation in 2015. The commission conducted an accreditation renewal audit and found no […]
Seventeen law enforcement officers completed Crisis Intervention Team training held December 2-6 at 91ӣƵ. Eight agencies were represented: Edenton Police Department, Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office, Elizabeth City State University Police Department, Kinston Police Department, Longleaf Neuro-Medical Center Police Department, Stantonsburg Police Department, Vidant Police Department, and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office. EastPointe in Rocky […]
91ӣƵ graduated ten cadets from its Seventh Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy on October 29. The graduation ceremony featured comments by Aaron McRoy, platoon leader. ECC’s BLET Academy prepares students for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer with state, county, or municipal governments. The cadets completed an intensive 20-week program and have […]
Eight students completed a recent EMT-Paramedic class at 91ӣƵ. From left are (front) Jhamal Turner; Amber McLawhorn; Richard Sweitz; Dominique Montaque; Bret Whitaker; Kenneth Cannon; Robert Whistler, coordinator of Emergency Services and Public Safety Training at ECC; (back) Tyler Williams, and Zach Smith. The one-year EMT-Paramedic course includes classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and […]
