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 

2022 Classes
Jan. 10

Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Daytime)

770 Hours

 M-Th

7 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Certificate
Jan. 24-28

Equivalency of Training Course

Equivalency of Training Application Packet

40 Hours

 M-F

1–9 p.m.

Certificate
Feb. 7-18

Speed Measurement Operators Course

40 Hours

 M-F

6–10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
Feb. 11

Breath Test Operator Renewal

4 hours

 F

6–10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
Feb. 28- March 11

Injury and Death Investigation

40 Hours

 M-F

6–10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
March 21-April 1

Field Training Officer Course for Correctional Officers

40 Hours

 M-F

6–10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
April 4-15

Crisis Intervention

40 Hours

 M-F

6–10 p.m.

Sworn Officer