Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET): Online Books, Videos & Websites

A list of protective service occupations, such as correctional officers, from the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Clicking upon the link for an occupation will provide a job description and other information, such as median pay and how to enter the occupation.

An overview of public safety careers and links to more information about individual jobs in the public safety industry.

This page contains videos from Films on Demand that examine the criminal justice system.

The mission of BJS is "to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded."

Provides information about services that the FBI has available for local law enforcement.

"INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 190 member countries. Our role is to enable police around the world to work together to make the world a safer place. Our high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational support helps meet the growing challenges of fighting crime in the 21st century."

"Information about the NC court system including court calendars, fees, forms, opinions, and more."

"The Attorney General is the head of the North Carolina Department of Justice. The Department has four primary functions:
- Provide legal representation to state agencies;
- Assist local law enforcement in fighting crime and prosecuting cases;
- Provide training and standards for law enforcement;
- Protect North Carolina consumers.

Crime statistics for North Carolina.

"Focuses citizen & legislative attention on law enforcement & public safety issues, such as the supervision of offenders in prison or in juvenile detention centers & in community supervision, drinking & driving, underage access to alcohol & tobacco, the proper use of child safety seats, crime prevention & preparation for natural disasters."

"The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides innovative leadership to federal, state, local, and tribal justice systems, by disseminating state-of-the art knowledge and practices across America, and providing grants for the implementation of these crime fighting strategies."

"News, information about the latest technology and best practices, and resources for both seasoned officers and those just entering the field of law enforcement."

The mission of this department is "To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans."

"The North Carolina Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is part of a nationwide, cooperative statistical effort administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. While the program’s primary objective is to generate a reliable set of criminal statistics for use in law enforcement administration, operation, and management, its data have over the years become one the country’s leading social indicators."