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, contact:
- Criminal Justice Academy at publicservice@southflorida.edu
- Dawn Trevino, coordinator of Criminal Justice programs, at 863-784-7282 or dawn.trevino@southflorida.edu
- Melinda Burke, coordinator of Criminal Justice training, at 863-784-7285 or melinda.burke@southflorida.edu
Criminal Justice Academy Training
| 2026 Classes | ||||
| Aug. 3-14 | CMS First Aid Instructor |
40 Hours |
M-F |
6-10 p.m. |
| Sept. 9, 18, and 28 | ASP Expandable Baton Certification Course |
8 Hours |
Various Days |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Oct. 2-4 and 10-11 | Vehicle Operations Instructor |
40 Hours |
Various Days |
8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Nov. 2-6 |
40 Hours |
M-F |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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| Nov. 2-6 |
40 Hours |
M-F |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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| Nov. 9-12 |
16 Hours |
M-Th |
6-10 p.m. |
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| Nov. 13 |
4 Hours |
F |
6-10 p.m. |
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| Dec. 5 |
8 Hours |
Sat. |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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| 2027 Classes | ||||
| Jan. 4-9 and Jan. 11-15 | Defensive Tactics Instructor |
80 Hours |
Various Days |
7 a.m.–6 p.m. and 6–10 p.m. |
| Starting Jan. 11 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy-Daytime Class |
770 Hours |
M-Th |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| Starting Jan. 25 |
420 Hours |
M-Th |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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