Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Advance Training Academy

The Criminal Justice Advance Training Academy is a limited access program governed by Palm Beach State, Region XII Justice Training Council and the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. This minimum standards class is regulated by Florida statutes and is a highly structured and disciplined program with special rules, policies and procedures.

Exemption from Training (EFT) Dates & Registration

EFT for Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officers

Upcoming Dates:

Admission Requirements: This is a limited access program.

This course is for previously Florida certified Law Enforcement Officers seeking certification as Florida certified Law Enforcement officers. You must possess a current and valid CJSTC Form #76 (Exemption-From-Training) issued by a Training Center or LE Agency.  This course consists of the demonstration of proficiency in the four high liability areas: Defensive Tactics, First Aid, Vehicle Operations, Firearms as well as state examination preparation.

Completion Requirements: Successful demonstration of proficiency in all four high liability areas. (Defensive Tactics, First Aid, Vehicle Operations and Firearms). Contact hours: 76

There are no refunds once the course begins.

 

EFT for Out-of-State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement or Correction Officers

Upcoming dates:

This is a limited access program

Law Enforcement or correctional officers from another state, a federal agency or an inactive Florida officer may be able to obtain Florida certification without attending a full basic recruit academy in Florida if they:

1. Successfully complete an EFT Evaluation proving they attended basic training in specific subjects and were employed full time as an officer for at least 1 full year that ended not more than 8 years ago.

2. Attend a Proficiency Demonstration training course in high-liability physical skills.

3. Pass the Florida State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE).  You must complete each step before going on to the next. 

If you successfully complete all three steps; you may be certified as an officer in Florida. Contact hours: 76 

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Advanced Training and Special Courses

Registration must be through your agency training department/coordinator. Registrations must be emailed on Authorization to Attend from agency letterhead to: CJTRAINING@palmbeachstate.edu

Once approved by PBSC Advanced Training Department, Agency Training Liaisons will receive a registration link and password for attendees to register on Eventbrite.

Registration Contact: Edgar Richard
richarde@palmbeachstate.edu  |  561-868-3773

2024-2025 Advanced Training Courses

Course Name	Date	Time
Advanced Hostage Negotiations  |  View Flyer	December 9-13, 2024	8:00am - 5:00pm
Death & Homicide/Injury Investigations  |  View Flyer	January 13-17, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Speed Measurement  |  View Flyer	January 13-17, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness  |  View Flyer	January 22, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
De-escalation Techniques for Criminal Justice Professionsals | View Flyer	January 22-23, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm
Vehicle Operations Instructor Certification  |  View Flyer	January 27-31, 2025	Mon - Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm Thur - Fri: TBD
Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement   |  View Flyer	January 27-31, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm
Traffic Homicide Investigations: Pedestrian & Bicycle Crashes  |  View Flyer	February 3-7, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Violent Crimes Investigator  |  View Flyer	February 10-14, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Traffic Homicide Investigations: Motors Crash  |  View Flyer	February 10-14, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Special Tectical Problems  |  View Flyer	February 18-21, 2025	8:00am - 6:45pm
Memory Skills for Law Enforcement  |  View Flyer	February 19-20, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Interviews and Interrogations  |  View Flyer	February 24-28, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Investigations  |  View Flyer	February 24-28, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor Techniques  |  View Flyer	March 10-13, 2025 March 17-20, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Physical Fitness Trainer  |  View Flyer	March 10-20, 2025	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Line Supervision  |  View Flyer	March 10-21, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm
Conducting Background Investigations   |  View Flyer	March 24-28, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Sex Crime Investigations  |  View Flyer	March 24-28, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
The Art of Surveillance  |  View Flyer	March 25-26, 2025	2:30pm - 11:00pm
Death & Homicide/Injury Investigations  |  View Flyer	April 7-11, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Speed Measurement  |  View Flyer	April 7-11, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Domestic Violence Intervention and Investigations  |  View Flyer	April 14-17, 2025	8:00am - 6:30pm
Report Writing & Review  |  View Flyer	April 14-17, 2025	8:00am - 6:30pm
Gangs and Security Threat Groups  |  View Flyer	April 21-24, 2025	8:00am - 6:30pm
Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement  |  View Flyer	April 21-25, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm
Crisis Response Management/New Title  |  View Flyer	April 28 - May 1, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Advanced Survival Spanish LE/CO  |  View Flyer	April 28 - May 2, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Interviews and Interrogations  |  View Flyer	May 5-9, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Hostage & Crisis Negotiations  |  View Flyer	May 12-16, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Investigations  |  View Flyer	May 12-16, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Middle Management  |  View Flyer	May 19-23, 2025	1:00pm - 10:00pm
Substance Abuse Awareness & Education  |  View Flyer	May 27-30, 2025	8:00am - 6:30pm
Report Writing & Review  |  View Flyer	May 27-30, 2025	8:00am - 6:30pm
Body Language and Deception in High Risk Environments  |  View Flyer	June 2-6, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Spanish for CJ Professionals  |  View Flyer	June 9-13, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor Techniques  |  View Flyer	June 9-13, 2025 June 16-18, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Animal Crimes Investigations for Law Enforcement Officers  |  View Flyer	June 16-17, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement  |  View Flyer	June 23-27, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm