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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)  for Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officers

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.

 

 

Exemption from Training (EFT) for Out-of-State or Federal Certified Law Enforcement or Correction Officers

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 

 


 

Advanced Training , Special Courses and Exemption from Training (EFT)

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 Advanced Training Courses
Course Name Dates/Times Time

Report Writing & Review  |  View Flyer

June 3-7, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Speed Measurement Instructor  |  View Flyer

July 8-12, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement  |  View Flyer

August 12-16, 2024

1:00pm - 9:30pm

Smith and Wesson M 2.0 Pistol Armorer  |  View Flyer

August 16, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

First Aid Instructor  |  View Flyer

August 19-22, 2024

2:00pm - 10:30pm (Monday - Thursday)

8:00am - 5:00pm (friday)

Advanced Traffic Homicide - Crash Reconstruction  |  View Flyer

August 19-30, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Instructor Techniques  |  View Flyer

August 26 - September 5, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Gangs & Security Threat Groups  |  View Flyer

September 9-12, 2024

8:00am - 7:00pm

Line Supervision  |  View Flyer

September 9-20, 2024

1:00pm - 9:30pm

Death & Homicide/Injury Investigations  |  View Flyer

September 16-20, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Violent Crimes Investigators  |  View Flyer

September 23-27, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification  |  View Flyer

September 23 - October 4, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Animal Crimes Investigations for Law Enforcement Officers  |  View  Flyer

September 30 - October 1, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Investigations  |  View Flyer

September 30 - October 4, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Domestic Violence Intervention & Investigations  |  View Flyer

October 7-11, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Hostage & Crisis Negotiations  |  View Flyer

October 7-11, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Vehicle Operations Instructor Certification  |  View Flyer

October 7-11, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm (Monday - Wednesday)

Time TBD for Thursday & Friday

Spanish for CJ Professionals  |  View Flyer

October 14-18, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Speed Measurement  |  View Flyer

October 14-18, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

The Art of Surveillance  |  View Flyer

October 15-16, 2024

2:30pm - 11:00pm

Conducting Background Investigations  |  View Flyer

October 21-25, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Interviews & Interrogations  |  View Flyer

October 21-25, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Special Tactical Problems  |  View Flyer

October 28 - November 1, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Traffic Homicide Investigations  |  View Flyer

October 28 - November 8, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Instructor Techniques  |  View Flyer

Two weeks:

November 4-7, 2024

November 12-15, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Sex Crimes Investigations  |  View Flyer

November 4-8, 2024

8:00am - 6:30pm

Death & Homicide/Injury Investigations  |  View Flyer

November 12-15, 2024

8:00am - 6:30pm

Crisis Response Management/New Title  |  View Flyer

November 18-22, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Substance Abuse Awareness & Education  |  View Flyer

November 18-22, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Body Language & Deception in High Risk Environments  |  View Flyer

December 2-6, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Firearms Instructor FDLE Certification  |  View Flyer

December 2-6, 2024

7:30am - 6:30pm

Report Writing & Review  |  View Flyer

December 2-6, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Case Preparation & Court Presentation  |  View Flyer

December 2-6, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

Advanced Hostage Negotiations  |  View Flyer

December 9-13, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm

 

Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement FDLE: 809

This is FDLE Course 809 and is geared to the Law Enforcement Officer. Students should have successfully completed the Basic Training and possess sufficient experience to meet the standard core of knowledge.

Registration MUST be through your agency training department or coordinator

 

 

 

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