Criminal Justice Academy offers classes and workshops throughout the year at the Highlands Campus, 600 West College Drive, Avon Park. Click on the course name to view the complete description and contact information.
For current information, email the Criminal Justice Academy: publicservice@southflorida.edu
Michael Huften, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training at 863-784-7285, or email: Michael.Huften@southflorida.edu.
Michael Austin, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training at 863-784-7282, or email: Michael.Austin@southflorida.edu.
Criminal Justice Academy Training
All courses are at the Highlands Campus, Avon Park, unless otherwise noted.
Click on class titles for dates, times, and complete class descriptions.
| 2017 Classes | |||||
| September 7 | Glock Armorer’s Course | 8 hours | R | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| September 11 | Basic Corrections Academy Course | 420 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| September 11 | Security Guard Certification Course CRN# 11321 | 40 hours | M-F | 6 p.m.-10 p.m. | Civilian |
| September 25 | Basic Sniper Course | 40 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| September 25 | DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course | 27 hours | M-T & F | 1-10 p.m. | Specialized |
| October 2 | Middle Management Course | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
| October 5 | Autism Awareness Training for Law Enforcement Officers | R-F | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Specialized | |
| October 7 | Live Range Training for Concealed Weapons Holders – CR# 11312 *Class meets at the range |
4 hours | S | 8 a.m.-noon | Civilian |
| November 4 | Concealed Weapons Permit Course CRN# 11313 |
4 hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian |
| November 27 | Breath Test Operator Course | 16 hours | M-T | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Specialized |
| December 2 | Advanced Patrol Rifle Course *Class meets at the range |
16 hours | S & S | 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Specialized |
| 2018 Classes | |||||
| January 13 | Concealed Weapons Permit Course CRN# 21227 |
4 hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian |
| January 18 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Daytime Class | 770 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Civilian |
| March 18 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Evening Class | 770 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Civilian |
