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.
| 2017 Classes | |||||
| May 3 | Basic Corrections Class Graduation | W | 6 p.m. | Ceremony | |
| May 6 | Live Range Training for Concealed Weapons Holders | 4 hours | S | 8 a.m.-noon | Certificate |
| May 8 | Advanced Report Writing and Review | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Incentive |
| May 13 | CMS Firearms Instructor Course | 44 hours | Sat.-Sun. W-R |
6 a.m.-7 p.m. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Mandatory |
| May 25 | CPR Instructor Course | 5 hours | R | 5:30-10:30 p.m. | Certificate |
| May 30 | Basic Corrections Academy | 420 hours | M-R | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Certificate |
| June 5 | Speed Measurement Operator Course | 40 hours | M-F | 6-10 p.m. | Mandatory |
| June 13 | Basic Law Enforcement Graduation | T | 6 p.m. | Ceremony | |
| July 10 | Instructor Techniques | 64 hours | M-R | 6-10 p.m. | Mandatory |
| July 19 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Daytime Class | 770 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Certificate |
| September 18 | Basic Sniper Course | 40 hours | M-F | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Incentive |
