Isothermal BLET

09/24/2026

Chris Francis has spent most of his career preparing for and serving in law enforcement. Now, after nearly three decades in the classroom at Isothermal Community College and 12 years as Rutherford County Sheriff, he is taking on a new role: leading the college’s Basic Law Enforcement Training prog...

08/11/2026

Congratulations to BLET Class 90 on achieving a 100% pass rate on the state exam!

We are so proud of all your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. Congratulations, Class 90! 🎉

07/27/2026

Come celebrate with Isothermal BLET! 🎓

Join us as we celebrate BLET Class 90 and recognize the hard work and dedication our cadets have put into completing their Basic Law Enforcement Training.

⏰ Wednesday, August 12 | 4 p.m.
📍 The Foundation Performing Arts Center Lobby

We hope to see you there!

02/05/2026

What a week for BLET at ICC! Class 89 graduated with a 100% pass rate on the state exam, and we honored Director Philip Bailey as he retired after decades of service—his final class made it extra special. 🎓

🔗 Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3nfa9fw8

02/02/2026

After a snowy weekend, we’re still looking forward to celebrating Director Philip Bailey’s retirement tomorrow. Stop by to wish him well and celebrate his years of service to ICC and the BLET program. 🎉

We’re celebrating Director Philip Bailey’s retirement! 🎉

Please join us for a Drop-In Retirement Celebration to honor his years of dedicated service to Isothermal Community College and the BLET program.

📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Heath & Public Services Division Rooms 10 & 12 (BLET Classroom)

Stop by to share memories, wish Philip well, and celebrate all he’s done. We’d especially love to see former BLET students he’s taught. Come join the celebration!

01/08/2026

We’re celebrating Director Philip Bailey’s retirement! 🎉

Please join us for a Drop-In Retirement Celebration to honor his years of dedicated service to Isothermal Community College and the BLET program.

📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⏰ 2–4 PM
📍 Heath & Public Services Division Rooms 10 & 12 (BLET Classroom)

Stop by to share memories, wish Philip well, and celebrate all he’s done. We’d especially love to see former BLET students he’s taught. Come join the celebration!

03/05/2025

Very proud of our former BLET students

03/05/2025

One of our former BLET students, Daisy Perez. We are very proud of you, Officer Perez, For more information about our upcoming daytime BLET program, call Director Philip Bailey at 828 395 1644 or email at [email protected]