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
For more information on EFT registration, email Phil Berlingo at berlingp@pbsc.edu or call 561-868-3378.
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.
2026 dates:
- February 4-12
- February 9-17
- April 8-16
- April 22-28
- June 3-11
- June 8-16
- August 5-13
- August 10-18
- October 7-15
- October 12-20
- December 2-10
- December 7-15
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
2026 Dates:
- February 4-7
- February 11-14
- April 8-11
- April 22-25
- June 3-6
- June 10-13
- August 5-8
- August 12-15
- October 7-10
- October 14-17
- December 2-5
- December 9-12
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@pbsc.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@pbsc.edu | 561-868-3773
| Course Name | Date | Time |
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Body Language and Deception in High Risk Environments | View Flyer |
June 8-12, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Breath Test Operator Renewal | View Flyer |
June 22, 2026 |
8:30am - 12:30pm |
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Speed Measurement | View Flyer |
June 22-26, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Breath Test Operator - Intoxilyzer 9000 | View Flyer |
August 3-5, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Breath Test Operator - Intoxilyzer 9000 | View Flyer |
August 5-6, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Breath Test Operator - Intoxilyzer 9000 | View Flyer |
August 10-11, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Breath Test Operator - Intoxilyzer 9000 | View Flyer |
August 12-13, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Agency Inspector - Intoxilyzer 9000 | View Flyer |
August 17-19, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Defensive Tactics Instructor | View Flyer |
August 17-28, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Florida General Instructor Techniques | View Flyer |
August 24 - September 3, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Physical Fitness Trainer | View Flyer |
September 8-11, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Interviews and Interrogations | View Flyer |
September 14-18, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Traffic Homicide Investigator | View Flyer |
September 14-25, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Line Supervision | View Flyer |
September 21 - October 2, 2026 |
1:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Spanish for LE Professionals | View Flyer |
September 28 - October 2, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs | View Flyer |
October 5-9, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Gangs and Security Risk Groups | View Flyer |
October 5-6, 2026 |
8:00am - 7:00pm |
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Conducting Background Investigations | View Flyer |
October 12-16, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Hostage and Crisis Negotiations | View Flyer |
October 12-16, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Surveillance for Law Enforcement | View Flyer |
October 14-15, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Field Training Officer for LE | View Flyer |
October 19-23, 2026 |
1:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Report Writing & Review | View Flyer |
October 19-23, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Sex Crimes Investigations | View Flyer |
October 26-30, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Vehicle Ops Instructor Course | View Flyer |
October 26-30, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Violent Crimes Investigator | View Flyer |
October 26-30, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Special Tactical Problems for LE | View Flyer |
November 2-6, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Florida General Instructor Techniques | View Flyer |
November 2-10, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:45pm |
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Organized Crime | View Flyer |
November 16-20, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Speed Measurement | View Flyer |
November 16-20, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Death and Homicide Investigations | View Flyer |
November 30 - December 4, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Middle Management | View Flyer |
November 30 - December 4, 2026 |
1:00pm - 10:00pm |
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Substance Abuse and Education | View Flyer |
December 7-11, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Body Language and Deception | View Flyer |
December 7-11, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Firearms Handgun Instructor | View Flyer |
December 14-18, 2026 |
8:00am - 5:00pm |
