The 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.
| 2016 Classes | |||||
| September 17 | Concealed Weapons Course | 4 hours | Sat. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Certificate |
| September 26 | Middle Management | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| October 3 | Criminal Law | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| October 17 | Speed Measurement Operator | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| November 3 | Basic Corrections Class 191 Graduation | R | 6 p.m. | Ceremony | |
| November 7 | Interviews and Interrogations | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| August 22 | Basic Corrections Academy | 420 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| December 5 | Basic Sniper Course | 40 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| December 5 | Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| December 13 | Basic Law Enforcement 250 Graduation | T | 6 p.m. | Ceremony | |
| 2017 Classes | |||||
| January 9 | Hostage Negotiations | 40 hours | M-R | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| January 19 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy | 770 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| February | Basic Correction Academy | 420 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| February | Field Training Officer for LEO | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| February | Discipline and Special Confinement Tech. | 40 hours | M-F | Incentive | |
| March | General Instructor Refresher Course | 8 hours | Mandatory | ||
| March | Basic Law Enforcement Academy | 770 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Certificate |
| March | Crossover Academy: CO-LEO | 518 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Certificate |
| April | Glock Armorer’s Course | 16 hours | Certificate | ||
| April | Colt Armorer’s Course | 8 hours | Certificate | ||
| May | Basic Corrections Class Graduation | R | 6 p.m. | Ceremony | |
| May | Advanced Report Writing | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
