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 Austin, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training at 863-784-7282, or email: Michael.Austin@southflorida.edu.


Criminal Justice Academy Training 

2024 Classes
Jan. 8-22

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer

Jan. 10

Public Safety Telecommunicator/911

232 Hours

M-F

12-3 p.m.

Civilian

Jan. 16

770 Hours

M-Th

7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Academy

Jan. 30

420 Hours

T-F

7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Academy
Feb. 3-25

80 Hours

Sat. and Sun.

7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Instructor
Feb. 5-16

40 Hours

M-F

6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Civilian
March 2-3

24 Hours

Sat. and Sun.

Varies

Instructor
March 18-29

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer

April 6-7 and 13-14

40  Hours

Sat. and Sun.

Varies

Sworn Officer

April 15-26

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer

June 3-14

80 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Instructor