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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) Dates & Registration

EFT for Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officers

Upcoming Dates:

  • August 6-14, 2025
  • August 11-19, 2025
  • October 1-9, 2025
  • October 6-14, 2025
  • December 3-11, 2025
  • December 8-16, 2025
 

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:

  • August 6-9, 2025
  • August 13-16, 2025
  • October 1-4, 2025
  • October 8-11, 2025
  • December 3-6, 2025
  • December 10-13, 2025
 

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 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

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