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Mitchell Community College honored 28 graduates of its 2025 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class during a formal ceremony held on June 5 on the Statesville campus.
The event recognized the dedication, discipline, and service of the newest generation of law enforcement professionals.
The ceremony began with greetings from David Bullins, vice president for continuing education and workforce development, followed by an invocation from student Chandler Watts. Graduate Marco Tabora led the Pledge of Allegiance, and BLET Coordinator Mark Faulkenberry welcomed attendees.
Class spokesperson Nelson Cisneros delivered remarks on behalf of the graduating class, reflecting on their journey through the rigorous training program. The keynote address was delivered by retired captain Alan Cranford, law enforcement coordinator and instructor, who shared insights from his experience in law enforcement.
Awards
• Highest GPA: Maris Chase
• Highest State Exam Score: Maris Chase
• Firearms Proficiency: Anthony McDonald
• Staff’s Choice Award: Bernard Wingate
Certificates were presented by Bullins and Public Safety Director Tony Sharpe, recognizing the graduates’ successful completion of the demanding BLET curriculum.
2025 BLET Graduates
Santiago Agreda-Martinez, Mint Hill Police Department
Jessie Dakota Beam, Statesville Police Department
Charles Beveridge, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Bleau, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Brandon Bowman, N.C. Highway Patrol
Tyler Brewster, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
Maris Chase, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Nelson Cisneros, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Anna Davidson, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Nickolaus Dunn, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office
Beau Estaya, Statesville Police Department
Colin Galpin, Rowan County Sheriff’s Office
Carmen Givens, Queens University Police Department
Breana Green, Davidson Police Department
Molly Hagerty, Davidson Police Department
Peyton Hayes, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Daniel Hill, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Christian Khoury, Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office
Jy’saiah Lulendo
Anthony McDonald, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Dylan Morgan, Troutman Police Department
Jonanthon Parete, Davie County Sheriff’s Office
William Parker, Davie County Sheriff’s Office
Michael Staten, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
Marco Tabora, Mooresville Police Department
Chandler Watts, Mooresville Police Department
Lakeisha West, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
Bernard Wingate, Taylorsville Police Department
The BLET program at Mitchell Community College prepares students to meet the certification standards set by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the N.C. Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission. Graduates are equipped with the foundational knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to serve as entry-level law enforcement officers.
Mitchell Community College commends the 2025 BLET graduates for their commitment to public service and wishes them continued success in their law enforcement careers.
LEARN MORE
Learn more about Mitchell’s BLET program at mitchellcc.edu/blet
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