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 

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
Feb. 1-12	Security Guard Certification Course	40 Hours	M-F	6-10 p.m.	Public
Feb. 16	Glock Armorer’s Course	8 Hours	Wed.	8 a.m.–5 p.m.	Specialized
Feb. 17 and 18	Glock Advanced Armorer’s Course	16 Hours	Th-F	8 a.m.–5 p.m.	Specialized
Feb. 20	Concealed Weapons Course	4 Hours	Sat.	9 a.m.-1 p.m.	Public
Feb. 24	Basic Corrections Academy	420 Hours	Wed.-Sun.	7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.	Specialized
April 26 – May 7	Line Supervision	80 Hours	M-F	8 a.m.-5 p.m.	Specialized
May 8	Concealer Weapons Permit	4 Hours	Sat.	9 a.m.- 1 p.m.	Public
May 31- June 15	Speed Measurement Operators Course	40 Hours	M-Th	6-10 p.m.	Specialized
June 5	Concealer Weapons Permit	4 Hours	Sat.	9 a.m.- 1 p.m.	Public
July 14	Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Daytime Class	770 Hours	M-Th	7 a.m.-6 p.m.	Specialized
July 14	Correctional Officer Crossover Training to Florida CMS Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training – Daytime Class	518 Hours	M-Th	7 a.m.-6 p.m.	Specialized