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
| 2019 Classes | |||||
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Aug. 12 |
77 Hours | M-R | 6-10 p.m. | Civilian | |
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Aug. 20 |
Basic Corrections Academy Course | 420 Hours | T-F | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Civilian |
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Sep. 21 |
4 Hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian | |
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Oct. 12 |
4 Hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian | |
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Oct. 15, 16, and 17 |
24 Hours | T-W-R | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Specialized | |
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Oct. 21 |
40 Hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Specialized | |
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Oct. 21 – Nov. 1 |
40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized | |
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Nov. 4 – 15 |
40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized | |
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Nov. 4 – 15 |
40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Civilian | |
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Nov. 9 |
4 Hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian | |
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Nov. 12 – 14 |
24 Hours | T-Th | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Specialized | |
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Dec. 7 |
4 Hours | S | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian | |
| 2020 Classes | |||||
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Jan. 6 – 31 |
Instructor Techniques | 64 hours | M-Th |
6 – 10 p.m. |
Specialized |
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Jan. 15 – |
Correctional Officer Cross-Over to Law Enforcement – Daytime Class | 518 Hours | M-Th |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Specialized |
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Jan. 15 – |
Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Daytime Class | 770 Hours | M-Th | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Specialized |
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Feb. 4 – |
Basic Corrections Academy | 420 Hours | T-F | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Specialized |
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Feb. 17 – 28 |
Hostage Negotiations | 40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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March 30 – April 10 |
Interviews and Interrogations | 40 Hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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