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, email the Criminal Justice Academy: publicservice@southflorida.edu
Michael Austin, Coordinator of Criminal Justice Training at 863-784-7282, or email: Michael.Austin@southflorida.edu.

Criminal Justice Academy Training 

2024 Classes
July 8

CPR Instructor Course

5 Hours

Mon.

5:30-10:30 p.m.

Sworn Officer
July 9

CPR Instructor Course

5 Hours

Tue.

5:30-10:30 p.m.

Civilian
July 15

Basic Law Enforcement Academy Daytime Class

770 Hours

M-Th

7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sworn Officer
July 15

Basic Law Enforcement Crossover Academy Daytime Class

520 Hours

M-Th

7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sworn Officer
July 15-26

Emergency Preparedness for Correctional Officers

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
Aug. 5-29

Instructor Techniques

64 Hours

M-Th.

6-10 p.m.

Instructor
Sept. 3

Basic Corrections Academy

420 Hours

Tue.-F

7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Sworn Officer
Sept. 16-27

Advanced Report Writing

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
Oct. 14-25

Discipline and Special Confinement Techniques

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
Oct. 28-Nov. 8

Adult Sex Crimes Investigations

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer
Dec. 2-13

Hostage and Crisis Negotiations

40 Hours

M-F

6-10 p.m.

Sworn Officer