Public Safety Academy

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The Public Safety Academy is one of forty-one criminal justice training centers approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission to train basic recruits in law enforcement, corrections, recertification programs and continuing workforce education.

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Law Enforcement Academy

This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application based program addressing tasks required of law enforcement officers. 

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Correctional Officer

This program is designed as specified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. It is an application based program, addressing tasks required of correctional officers. 

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Cross-Over Academy

  • Correctional Officer Cross-Over to Florida Law Enforcement Academy 
  • Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over to Florida CMS Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Academy 

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Criminal Justice Technology - A.S.

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Recertification Review Courses for State Certification Exam

Public SafetyThis course is designed for officers who were previously certified in the State of Florida or another state(s), or the military who wish to be certified in Florida. Students entering this training must meet Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission training assessment requirements for permission to enroll in the course.

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Continuing Workforce Education: Advanced & Specialized Training

NFC offers Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission approved courses for certified officers on a regular basis. Courses for which officers may receive incentive pay as well as specialized classes requested by agencies are provided on a non-fee basis for officers employed within FDLE Region IV Trust Fund which includes all counties within the college service district. Other Florida employed officers are admitted on a space available basis. Agency approval is required for entry in these courses.