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
| 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. 8 and 9 |
Glock Operators Course | 16 hours | W-Th |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Specialized |
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Jan. 17 – 31 |
Field Training Officer Course for Law Enforcement Officers | 40 hours | M-F |
6-10 p.m. |
Specialized |
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Jan. 18 |
Concealed Weapons Permit Course | 4 hours | Saturday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian |
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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. 15 |
Live Range Training for Concealed Weapon Permit Holders | 4 hours | Saturday | 9 a.m -1 p.m. | Civilian |
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Feb. 17 – 28 |
Hostage Negotiations | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
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Feb. 17 – 28 |
Security Guard Certification Course | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Civilian |
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March 14 |
Concealed Weapons Permit Course | 4 hours | Saturday | 9 a.m -1 p.m. | Civilian |
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March 30 – April 10 |
Interviews and Interrogations | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
| May 9 | Concealed Weapons Permit Course | 4 hours | Saturday | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Civilian |
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May 18-22 |
CMS Firearms Instructor Course | 44 hours | M-F |
6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Specialized |
| May 28-29 | Crisis Intervention Training for School Resource Officer | 24 hours | Th-F |
7 a.m.-8 p.m. |
Specialized |
| June 6 | Live Range Training for Concealed Weapon Permit Holders | 4 hours | Saturday |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Civilian |
| June 16 or 17 | Breath Test Operator Renewal | 4 hours | T or W |
6-10 p.m. |
Specialized |
| July 6-9 | School Resource Officer | 40 hours | M-Th |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Specialized |
| July 15 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy-Daytime Class | 770 hours | M-Th |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Specialized |
| July 15 | Correctional Officer Cross-Over to Florida CMS Law Enforcement-Daytime Class | 518 hours | M-Th |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Specialized |
| July 18 | Concealed Weapons Permit Course | 4 hours | Saturday |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Civilian |
| Aug. 7 and 8 | Defensive Tactics Instructor Updates | 24 hours | F-Sat |
7 a.m.-8 p.m. |
Specialized |
| Aug. 15 | Concealed Weapons Permit Course | 4 hours | Saturday |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Civilian |
| Aug. 24-28 | Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs | 40 hours | M-F |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Specialized |
| Sept. 14-18 | Middle Management | 40 hours | M-F |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Specialized |
| Sept. 16 | Basic Corrections Academy | 420 hours | Wed- Sunday |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Specialized |
| Oct. 5-16 | Interviews and Interrogations | 40 hours | M-F |
6-10 p.m. |
Specialized |
| Nov. 14 | Concealed Weapons Permit Course | 4 hours | Saturday |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Civilian |
| Dec. 5 | Live Range Training for Concealed Weapon Permit Holders | 4 hours | Saturday |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Civilian |
| Dec. 7-11 | CMS Firearms Instructor Course | 44 Hours | Monday Tuesday Wed. |
6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 5 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Specialized |
| 2021 Classes | |||||
| Jan. 13 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Daytime Class | 770 Hours | M-Th | 7 a.m.-6 p.m |
Specialized |
| Jan. 13 | Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement – Daytime Class | 518 Hours | M-Th | 7 a.m.-6 p.m | Specialized |
| Jan. 25 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Evening Class | 770 Hours | M-Th | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
| Jan. 25 | Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement – Evening Class | 518 Hours | M-Th | 6-10 p.m. | Specialized |
