(P430125)

The Corrections to Law Enforcement program includes the training needed to provide certified Corrections Officers with the necessary classes needed to “cross over” and become Law Enforcement Officers. Upon completion of the crossover program and the state officer certification exam, you will be certified to work in Law Enforcement.

This program is a disciplined academy which operates under the authority of the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission, and the Escambia County School District. The rules in this training course are
more rigorous than most schools and colleges. The standards governing ethics and moral
conduct are higher, and more is expected from students in order to prepare for a professional
career in Law Enforcement.

This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as full-time or part-time Law Enforcement Officers. A student enrolling in this program must possess current certification as a correctional officer in accordance with Chapters 943, F.S., and 11B-35, F.A.C.

The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; history and evolution of laws; introduction to the criminal justice system; statutory authority of the FDLE CJSTC; basic laws and legal procedures; law enforcement operations; investigation knowledge and skills; laws, rules and regulations of arrest; search and seizure; knowledge of use of force; defensive tactics; physical fitness; weapons skills; controlling and restraining techniques; traffic control and direction, DUI enforcement techniques; first aid techniques; communications skills; and human relation skills.

Title Course # Hrs.

Introduction to Law Enforcement CJK001 10

Legal CJK0012 62

Interactions with a Diverse Community CJK0013 40

Interviewing and Report Writing CJK0014 56

Fundamentals of Patrol CJK0064 35

Calls for Service CJK0065 36

Criminal Investigations CJK0077 50

Crime Scene to Courtroom CJK0078 35

Critical Incidents CJK0092 44

Traffic Stops CJK0087 30

DUI Traffic Stops CJK0084 24

Traffic Crash Investigations CJK0088 32

Cross-Over Program Updates CJK0393 8

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations CJK 0020 48

Dart- Firing Stun Gun CJK0422 8