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@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

2025 Advanced Training Courses

Course Name	Date	Time
Advanced Traffic Homicide Investigations  |  View Flyer	August 4-15, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Death & Homicide/Injury Investigations  |  View Flyer	August 4-8, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Investigations  |  View Flyer	August 11-15, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Line Supervision  |  View Flyer	August 11-22, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm
Domestic Violence Intervention & Investigations  |  View Flyer	August 18-22, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Instructor Techniques  |  View Flyer	September 8-11, 2025 September 15-18, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
The Art of Surveillance  |  View Flyer	September 9-10, 2025	2:30pm - 11:00pm
Conducting Background Investigations  |  View Flyer	September 15-19, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Gangs and Security Threat Groups  |  View Flyer	September 22-25, 2025	8:00am - 6:30pm
Speed Measurement  |  View Flyer	September 22-26, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Report Writing & Review  |  View Flyer	September 29 - October 3, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Hostage & Crisis Negotiations  |  View Flyer	September 29 - October 3, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Violent Crimes Investigator  |  View Flyer	October 6-10, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Substance Abuse Awareness & Education  |  View Flyer	October 13-17, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Vehicle Operations Instructor Certification  |  View Flyer	October 13-17, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Interviews & Interrogations  |  View Flyer	October 20-24, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Field Training Officer for Law Enforcement  |  View Flyer	October 27-31, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm
Case Preparation & Court Presentation  |  View Flyer	November 3-7, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Organized Crime  |  View Flyer	November 3-7, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
De-Escalation Techniques for CJ Professionals  |  View Flyer	November 12-13, 2025	1:00pm - 9:30pm
The Art of Surveillance  |  View Flyer	November 12-13, 2025	2:30pm - 11:00pm
Use of Force: Leadership, Decision Making and Review |  View Flyer	November 12-13, 2025	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care  |  View Flyer	November 13, 2025	7:00am - 6:00pm
Advanced Hostage Negotiations  |  View Flyer	November 17-21, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Sex Crimes Investigations  |  View Flyer	November 17-21, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Body Language & Deception in High Risk Environments  |  View Flyer	December 1-5, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Death & Homicide/Injury Investigations  |  View Flyer	December 1-5, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Middle Management  |  View Flyer	December 8-12, 2025	1:30pm - 10:30pm
Special Tactical Problems  |  View Flyer	December 8-12, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Crisis Response Management  |  View Flyer	December 15-19, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm
Firearms (Handgun) Instructor FDLE Certification  |  View Flyer	December 15-19, 2025	8:00am - 5:00pm