The mission of the Basic Law Enforcement program (BLE) as mandated by South Carolina Law is to provide the officer candidate with the necessary knowledge, skills, and the abilities to perform the duties of a certified law enforcement officer in the state of South Carolina.
- The Basic Law Enforcement training program is currently twelve weeks in duration.
- Upon completion of the training the candidate will be a certified Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer.
- A candidate must complete training within the first twelve months of employment.
| Basic Law Class | Start (Sunday Report Date) | Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| BLE 788 | May 29, 2023 | July 28, 2023 |
| BLE 789 | June 12, 2023 | August 11, 2023 |
| BLE 790 | June 26, 2023 | August 25, 2023 |
| BLE 791 | July 16, 2023 | September 8, 2023 |
| BLE 792 | July 30, 2023 | September 22, 2023 |
| BLE 793 | August 13, 2023 | October 6, 2023 |
| BLE 794 | August 27, 2023 | October 20, 2023 |
| BLE 795 | September 10, 2023 | November 3, 2023 |
| BLE 796 | September 24, 2023 | November 17, 2023 |
| BLE 797 | October 8, 2023 | December 8, 2023 |
| BLE 798 | October 22, 2023 | December 22, 2023 |
| BLE 799 | November 5, 2023 | January 19, 2024 |
| BLE 800 | November 26, 2023 | February 2, 2024 |
| BLE 801 | December 10, 2023 | February 16, 2024 |
| BLE 802 | January 7, 2024 | March 1, 2024 |
| BLE 803 | January 21, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
| BLE 804 | February 4, 2024 | March 29, 2024 |
| BLE 805 | February 18, 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
| BLE 806 | March 3, 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
| BLE 807 | March 17, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| BLE 808 | March 31, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| BLE 809 | April 14, 2024 | June 7, 2024 |
| BLE 810 | April 28, 2024 | June 21, 2024 |
| BLE 811 | May 12, 2024 | July 12, 2024 |
| BLE 812 | May 26, 2024 | July 26, 2024 |
| BLE 813 | June 9, 2024 | August 9, 2024 |
| BLE 814 | June 23, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
Graduation
All Basic Law Enforcement Graduations are held in the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Gymnasium at 10:00am on the date specified.