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.

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Criminal Justice Academy Training

2019 Classes
Aug. 12	Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Evening Class	77 Hours	M-R	6-10 p.m.	Civilian
Aug. 20	Basic Corrections Academy Course	420 Hours	T-F	7 a.m.-6 p.m.	Civilian
Sep. 21	Concealed Weapons Permit Course	4 Hours	S	9 a.m.-1 p.m.	Civilian
Oct. 12	Live Range Training for Concealed Weapon Permit Holders	4 Hours	S	9 a.m.-1 p.m.	Civilian
Oct. 15, 16, and 17	2019 Colt Law Enforcement M4/M16 Armorer’s Course 2019 Colt Law Enforcement – Fillable	24 Hours	T-W-R	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	Specialized
Oct. 21	Advanced Skills and Tactics for Snipers Course	40 Hours	M-F	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	Specialized
Oct. 21 – Nov. 1	Injury and Death Investigation	40 Hours	M-F	6-10 p.m.	Specialized
Nov. 4 – 15	Confinement Techniques	40 Hours	M-F	6-10 p.m.	Specialized
Nov. 4 – 15	Security Guard Certification Course	40 Hours	M-F	6-10 p.m.	Civilian
Nov. 9	Concealed Weapons Permit Course	4 Hours	S	9 a.m.-1 p.m.	Civilian
Nov. 12 – 14	Defensive Tactics Instructor	24 Hours	T-Th	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	Specialized
Dec. 7	Live Range Training for Concealed Weapon Permit Holders	4 Hours	S	9 a.m.-1 p.m.	Civilian

 

2020 Classes
Jan. 6 – 31	Instructor Techniques	64 hours	M-Th	6-10 p.m.	Specialized
Jan. 8 and 9	Glock Operators Course	16 hours	W, Th	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	Specialized
Jan. 17 – 31	Field Training Officer Course for Law Enforcement Officers	40 hours	M-F	6-10 p.m.	Specialized
Jan. 15 –	Correctional Officer Cross-Over to Law Enforcement – Daytime Class	518 hours	M-Th	7 a.m.-6 p.m.	Specialized
Jan. 15 –	Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Daytime Class	770 hours	M-Th	7 a.m.-6 p.m.	Specialized
Feb. 4 –	Basic Corrections Academy	420 hours	T-F	7 a.m.-6 p.m.	Specialized
Feb. 17 – 28	Hostage Negotiations	40 hours	M-F	6-10 p.m.	Specialized
March 30 – April 10	Interviews and Interrogations	40 hours	M-F	6-10 p.m.	Specialized