Florida Law Enforcement Academy
Florida Law Enforcement Academy (P430105)
This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to candidates for full-time or part-time law enforcement officers that require entry level certification in accordance with Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.).
The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; history and evolution of laws; introduction to the criminal justice system; statutory authority of the FDLE CJSTC; basic law and legal procedures; law enforcement operations; investigation knowledge and skills; laws, rules, and regulations of arrest; search and seizure; knowledge of use of force; defensive tactics; physical fitness; weapons skills; controlling and restraining techniques; traffic control and direction; DUI enforcement techniques; first aid techniques; communications skills; and human relations skills.
For the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, Correctional Officer, and Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer programs prospective students should be aware that in order to obtain certification in these areas they must complete their training program, pass the state license exam and be employed by a law enforcement agency.
OCPs | Title | Course # | Hours |
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Introduction to Law Enforcement | CJK0001 | 10 |
Legal | CJK0012 | 62 | |
Interactions in a Diverse Community | CJK0013 | 40 | |
Interviewing and Report Writing | CJK0014 | 56 | |
Fundamentals of a Patrol | CJK0064 | 35 | |
Calls for Service | CJK0065 | 36 | |
Criminal Investigations | CJK0077 | 50 | |
Crime Scene to Courtroom | CJK0078 | 35 | |
Critical Incidents | CJK0092 | 44 | |
Traffic Stops | CJK0087 | 30 | |
DUI Traffic Stops | CJK0084 | 24 | |
Traffic Crash Investigations | CJK0088 | 32 | |
CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations | CJK0020 | 48 | |
CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers | CJK0031 | 40 | |
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms | CJK0040 | 80 | |
CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics | CJK0051 | 80 | |
Dart- Firing Stun Gun | CJK0422 | 8 | |
Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training/ Law Enforcement | CJK0096 | 60 | |
Program Length: | 770 Hours |
Course Prerequisites
- School District Recognized Accredited High School Diploma or GED
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A physical training pre-test is required
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Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test - CJBAT ($40)
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Fingerprint Card processed by FDLE and FBI ($55)
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Physical Exam with EKG Results and Drug Screen (cost varies with each doctor)
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Three (3) day orientation process