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LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

Law Enforcement Basic Recruit - 770 hours

Course No.P430105 (CJSTC/FDLE #002)

Law enforcement cadets will be trained in firearm proficiency, defensive driving, defensive tactics, first responder, and academic areas of criminal justice. Applicants must meet the following criteria: 19 years of age, US citizen, HS diploma/GED, good moral character, no felony convictions, no misdemeanor convictions involving false statements or spouse battery, good physical condition, and successful completion of the F-BAT. Successful completion of the program makes one eligible to take the State Certified Examination for Law Enforcement, the required test to become a certified law enforcement officer in the state of Florida.

Please see the Career Preparation section of the Tech Times for class schedule, location, and fees.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Contact: Sharon Niel, 941-751-8479, ext. 2016

For more information, please read the Basic Law Enforcement Information Brochure.

Law Enforcement Cross-Over from Corrections
457 hours

Course No.: P4301250

Cross-over training gives corrections officers the training they need to become law enforcement officers. Minimum of 12 students for class to be held.

Please see the Career Preparation section of the Tech Times for class schedule, location, and fees.

Instructor: Academy Staff

Contact: Sharon Niel, 941-751-8479, ext. 2016

CMS Law Enforcement Auxiliary Officer
319 hours

Basic Recruit Training Program
ATMS Program No. 1180
Introduction (27 hrs)
Patrol and Traffic (19 hrs)
Investigations (17 hrs)
Dart-Firing Stun Gun (8 hrs)
First Aid (40 hrs)
Firearms (80 hrs)
Defensive Tactics (80 hrs)
Vehicle Operations (48 hrs)

The purpose of this program is to train applicants for employment or appointment by criminal justice agencies to assist or aid full-time or part-time officers. Shift-friendly class: A, B, or C. Minimum of 15 students for class to be held.

Instructor: Course taught by a Commission-certified high-liability instructor.
Contact: Niel 751-8479, x2016