Criminal Justice Institute

Advanced Specialized Course Descriptions

 

Course Title: ADVANCED REPORT WRITING #068 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40 hour course is designed to enhance the basic elements necessary for effective writing in any situation or any type of report. This course will address all written administrative correspondence, and is designed to develop and reinforce skills necessary to prepare written reports.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Jason Gorberg/Alison Clarke/Paul Rowe/Leith Harrell
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:
ADVANCED TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS (Mandatory Only)
Course Description:

Building upon the theories and techniques learned in IPTM's At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation course, this class will delve into the advanced concepts of traffic crash investigations.

More complex vehicle dynamics like acceleration/deceleration, factor, rate and airborne situations will be explored.  You will learn to estimate speeds from falls, vaults, and flips and the calculation of kinetic energy and linear momentum.  You'll also learn to evaluate vehicle lamps, tires, and damage to help determine vehicle behaviors during the collision.

Prerequisite: You must have completed IPTM's At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation course or its equivalent prior to attending this class.

Topics Include:

  • Speed estimates from kinetic energy, skid marks, scuff marks and airborne situations
  • Vehicle dynamics and motion
  • Time, distance, and motion equations
  • Conservation of momentum equations
  • Center of mass calculation
  • Vehicle lamp examination
  • Tire damage evaluation
  • Vector sum analysis
Time:
0800-1700
Training Site:

CJI

Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College

8600 Valencia College Lane

Orlando, FL 32825

(407) 582-8200

Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $300.00 per student.
Enrollment:
There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in this class.
Registration:

Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.

IMPORTANT:  Applicants must register on our CJI website, as well as, IPTM's website. 

Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:
AT-SCENE TRAFFIC CRASH HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION (Mandatory Only)
Course Description:

This 80-hour course will arm you with the necessary skills to conduct a thorough traffic crash investigation and properly document your findings for courtroom presentation.  

You will be shown the proper procedures for measuring, scale diagramming, and photographing in order to record physical evidence and essential facts available only at the crash scene.  You will learn the fundamentals of mathematics, physics and engineering as they pertain to crash investigations and the proper mathematical equations to apply for the type of crash being investigated.    Finally, you will learn to analyze the information to determine what happened before, during and after the collision.

IPTM's At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation will prepare you for a variety of advanced and specialty courses in traffic crash investigations. 

Topics Include:

  • Physical evidence from the roadway
  • Physical evidence from the vehicle
  • The human element and occupant kinematics
  • Mathematical principles and equations
  • Skid marks and vehicle speeds
  • Crash scene photograph
  • Traffic templates
  • Measuring and scale diagramming
  • Driver and witness interviews
  • Information analysis and case preparation
Time:
0800-1700
Training Site:

CJI

Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College

8600 Valencia College Lane

Orlando, FL 32825

(407) 582-8200

Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $300.00 per student.
Enrollment:
There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in this class.
Registration:

Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.

IMPORTANT:  Applicants must register on our CJI website, as well as, IPTM's website. 

Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:

Building Search   (Mandatory Only)

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Course Description:

This 40 hour course is designed to enhance building search knowledge and expertise by exposure to various entry strategies. This course emphasizes practical skill development by utilizing live fire exercises, acutal building searches and a final practical exercise with electronic weapons that provide realistic feedback during end of course performance demonstrations. Successful completion of written and practical exams required.  This class is taught by the two SWAT experienced instructors that developed this course.

Time:

0800-1700

   

Training Site:

CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254

   

Cost:

 None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $100.00 per student.

   

Instructor:

 Dave Haddock / Eddie Appleby

   

Enrollment:

 There will be a maximum of 20 students allowed in the class.

   

Equipment:

Note taking materials.

Flashlight, ear and eye protection
Service Weapon & Shotgun
Three (3) speed loaders or magazines
Cleaning Equipment 
Suggested items: mosquito repellent, sunscreen and rain gear.

   

Registration:

 Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.

   

Payment:

 By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service  area

   

Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:
Cell Extraction Techniques  (Mandatory Only)
Course Description:
This 40 hour class is designed to introduce students to developing a cell extraction team, as well as conducting compliant and non-compliant cell extractions as a team.  Specific topics will cover issues related to team development and operations.  Other topics will cover equipment needs, basic physical tactics, and the use of advanced weapons and less than lethal delivery systems.
Time:
0800-1700
Training Site:
CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII; prior to 6/30/08 $150.00 per student, after 7/1/08 $175.00 per student.
Instructor:
Joe Ferraro
Enrollment:
There will be a minimum of 15 students and a maximum of 20 students in this class.
Equipment
  • riot helment with face mask
  • gloves
  • flax jacket
  • shin guards
  • elbow pads
  • handcuffs/shackles
  • flex cuffs
  • emergency response belts
Registration:
 Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:

CMS DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR COURSE #802  (Mandatory only)

Course Description:

This 80-hour course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an individual to better prepare prospective officers to control subjects and defend themselves using appropriate Defensive Tactics in accordance with the Recommended Response to Resistance Matrix. Instructor students are encouraged complete CMS General Instructor Techniques Course prior to attending this course.  

Time:

0800-1700

Training Site:

CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254

Cost:

None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $300.00 per student.

Instructor:

George Lollis & Rey Rivero

Enrollment:

There will be a maximum of 20 students allowed in the class.

Equipment:

Appropriate defensive tactics training clothing all 10 days of course.   

Registration:

Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.

Payment:

By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.

Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: CMS FIELD TRAINING OFFICER #809 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40 hour course is designed for law enforcement or correctional officers to cover all aspects of field training and evaluation programs for new hires. Students will be introduced to current methods of evaluation and documentation necessary to successfully complete the training period. Topics covered will include adult learning, motivation, leadership, counseling techniques, FTO role; legal and ethical issues, communication, and reinforcing desired behavior. The new "CMS" Application based Basic Recruit Field Training Officer Program will be introduced during this course.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Leith Harrell/Darron Esan
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:
CMS FTO TRANSITION COURSE  #808
Course Description:
This 8 hour course is for Field Training Officers that want train new employees that have completed the CMS Law Enforcement Course. The purpose is to introduce the Field Training Officer/Deputy to the continuation of facilitation of the CMS Basic Recruit Curriculum. 
Time:
0800-1700
Training Site:
CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $30.00 per student.
Instructor:
Leith Harrell
Enrollment:
There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:
Note taking materials.
Registration:
Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: CMS FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR #801 (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 44-hour Curriculum Maintenance System course is the prerequisite for certification as a CMS Firearms Instructor by CJSTC.   ALL STUDENTS MUST DEMONSTRATE FIREARMS PROFICIENCY BY SHOOTING ONE QUALIFYING SCORE OF 80% WITH THEIR SERVICE WEAPON (HANDGUN AND SHOTGUN) ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE CLASS .   FAILING STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM.
Time:

1700-2200 (Monday)

0700-1800 (Tue-Th)

0700-1700 (Friday)

Training Site:

Orange County Sheriff's Office Gun Range
14500 Wewahootee Rd,
Orlando, Fl 32832
(407) 582-8254

Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, prior to 6/30/08 $ 350.00 per student, after 7/1/08 $400.00 per student.
Instructor: Dave Jickell/Bobbie Barkley/George Lollis
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 18 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials
Flashlight, ear and eye protection
Service Weapon
Three (3) speed loaders or magazines
Cleaning Equipment 
Service Shotgun and duty leather gear
Suggested items: mosquito repellent, sunscreen and rain gear
Registration:
Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: CMS INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES #1116 (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 80 hour course is organized and developed to enhance the criminal justice officer's skills and ability to provide efficient and effective training to fellow personnel in a skills or subject area as indicated by agency or local needs. This course will cover lesson plan development, use of audio/visual aids, test question development, adult learning technique, and several instructional presentations with the new Curriculum Maintenance System. This course is a prerequisite for instructor certification through Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $300.00 per student.
Instructor: James Weaver/Chris Becton/Leith Harrell/Jose Vicente
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 25 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:

Note taking materials.

Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: CMS Instructor Transition 803 (Mandatory only)
 Course Description:
This 12 hour course is for instructors who have taken the FDLE General Instructor Course who want to become FDLE Certified CMS General Instructors.  This course introduces the student to the facilitation of CMS modules, including a review of prepared CMS lessons and the structure of CMS curriculum.  The student will practice group facilitation skills.
Time:
0800-1700
Training Site:
CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $45.00 per student.

Instructor:

Leith Harrell
Enrollment:
36
Equipment:
Note taking materials.
Registration:
Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: CMS VEHICLE OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR #800 (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 40-hour instructor course is organized and developed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of an individual to provide efficient and effective basic recruit driving training to criminal justice personnel. It is based on the premise that the primary objective of the law enforcement basic recruit driver training instructor is to alert students to their responsibilities for safe and efficient vehicle operation both in stressful conditions, and during routine patrol. Prior to this certification the participant will have to complete the 80-hour Instructor Techniques course in order to be certified through the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. If the participant desires not to be certified, they can only teach in-service training classes.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: Orange County Sheriff's Office Driving Range
6350 Wadsworth Road
Mt. Dora, FL
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, prior to 6/30/08 $200.00 per student, after 7/1/08 $300.00 per student.
Instructor: Bill Morris
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 12 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note: All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE #080 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description:

This 40-hour course is designed to provide criminal justice officers with computer and technology training, an understanding of how computers are used in the criminal justice system. It will include different types of networks and how they are used, the importance of knowing how to apply software, legal considerations, and the importance of computer security in the criminal justice system. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate how to utilize the basic functions of an operating system, perform word processing, create a spreadsheet, and create media presentation. Students will also demonstrate basic internet skills as they relate to criminal justice by utilizing an internet browser, e-mail, and by searching for criminal justice information on the internet. It is recommended that you complete this course before taking Computer Crime Investigations #1153

Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: CJI, Room 228
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Charles Troell
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: COMPUTER CRIME INVESTIGATIONS #1153 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description:

This 40-hour course is designed to provide an understanding of the types of computer crimes and how they relate to identity theft, fraud, child pornography/predator, and network sharing. This course provides basic investigative strategies and evidentiary considerations when conducting an investigation involving computers and related technology. Legal information is taught throughout the course as it relates to the topic. This provides relevancy to the student as it applies to the situation. Students will receive information that will encourage them to provide community awareness. It is recommended that prior to taking this course, students complete Advanced Course 080 –Computers and Technology in Criminal Justice.

Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: CJI, Room 228
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Charles Troell
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: CRIMINAL LAW - #019 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40 hour course will provide an officer with current information relating to search and seizure, statements and confessions, laws of arrest, crimes against person, and property, drugs and controlled substance law. Also discussed will be relevant new laws throughout the U.S. and Florida, Supreme Court decisions, and decisions of the 5th District Court of Appeal.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Veraunda Jackson
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM (Mandatory only)
Course Description: Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is an intensive 40-hour training program designed to provide the officers with enhanced knowledge, skills and experience in effectively dealing with persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse in crisis.   This training will equip the officers with strategies for de-escalating potentially violent situations and resources for diverting the individual into appropriate treatment as opposed to jail, when possible.   The curriculum includes:   signs & symptoms of mental illnesses; medications; substance abuse; mental retardation and autism; child and adolescent disorders; geriatric mental health problems; other medical conditions which mimic mental illnesses; Baker Act/Marchman Act; legal issues; suicide and violence risk assessment; crisis intervention/de-escalation; consumer perspective/family perspective; site visits to psychiatric facilities; role play and community resources.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: Conference Room
Lakeside Hospital Clinic
At Princeton Center
1800 Mercy Dr.
Orlando, Fl   32808
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, prior to 6/30/08 $150.00 per student, after 7/1/08 $175.00 per student.
Instructor: Lakeside Alternatives Staff
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: DRIVING ADVANCED VEHICLE OPERATIONS  (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 16-hour instructor course is organized and developed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of an individual to operate agency vehicles in a variety of conditions and tactical situations.   This course reinforces basic driving skills while developing a series of advanced skills. This is a fast paced course with an emphasis on practical vehicle operations skill development. Students are required to pass written and practical exams to successfully complete this course. Students are required to bring the vehicle that they normally operate to the range for this training
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: Volusia County Sheriff's Office Driving Range
2564 West S.R. 44
Deland, FL
(407) 474-4800
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, prior to 6/30/08 $60 .00 per student, after 7/1/08 $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Bill Morris
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 12 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: DOMESTIC INTERVENTION (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This course was designed as an overview of Domestic Violence for the officer and investigator with limited experience in this area. The course will provide an understanding of the problematic, legal investigative and evidentiary aspects of Domestic Violence.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150 .00 per student.
Instructor: Michael Alexander
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: DUI: STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY COURSE  (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 24-hour course focuses on DUI Detection and enforcement, to include vehicle in motion, personal contact and pre-arrest screening. The course will specifically address the students understanding of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field sobriety Exercises and enable them to administer and evaluate the exercises in a standardized manner. The course will conclude with a 4-hour session on "Drugs that Impair Driving".
Time: 1200-2100
Training Site: CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, prior to 6/30/08 $100 .00 per student, after 7/1/08 $125.00 per student.
Instructor: Todd Gardiner
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 20 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: GENERAL INSTRUCTOR REFESHER TRAINING (Mandatory retraining only)
Course Description: This is the 8 hour FDLE General Instructor Refresher Course 1115.  This course is for instructors who allowed their FDLE General Instructor Certificate to lapse or for individuals wanting to apply for an FDLE Certified Instructor Certificate, but took the CMS Instructor Techniques more than 4 years ago.  Madatory topics for this course include; liability and ethics, lesson plan preparation and use and group management. Elective topics will include adult learning, learning aids and principles of instruction. Each instructor will be required to complete a lesson plan developement exercise, demonstrate proper techniques during an instructional demonstration and pass a cognitive test.
Time: 0800 - 1700
Training Site: CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $30 .00 per student.
Instructor: Dave Heffernan
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40-hour course is designed to enhance the knowledge of hostage negotiation. The student will gain an understanding of the dynamics of hostage taking and the types of individuals they will confront during the hostage incidents. The student will also receive practical experience that will enable them to better communicate with these individuals and preserve the life of the hostage(s).
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site:

CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254

Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Demings/Jordon/Pendleton/Rodriguez
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:

Note taking materials.

Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 40-hour course is designed to introduce the new detective, investigator or aspiring officer to criminal investigative techniques. Topics covered include; general overview of investigation; search and arrest warrants, crime scene analysis, interrogation and interviews, court room presentations, handwriting and statement analysis, crime lab capabilities, and practical investigative techniques.   The instructor will engage all students on the first day of class with a practical criminal investigative analysis scenario that must be solved by the class. This course compliments other advanced courses taught at Valencia CJI; i.e.. Investigative Interviews and Search Warrants.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site:

CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254

Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Michael Ruggiero
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 36 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:

Note taking materials.

Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET INVESTIGATIONS (Mandatory Only)
Course Description:
8 hour Introduction to Internet Investigations training course for law enforcement officers. This course targets individuals with little or no experience investigating crimes on the Internet. It was developed to provide law enforcement with an introduction to online crime and to focus on processes and methods to consider when conducting Internet investigations.
Time:
0800-1700
Training Site:
CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $45.00 per student.
Instructor:
David Crain
Enrollment:
30 maximum.
Registration:
Have your agency training coordinator register via the online registration system.
Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title:
Investigation of Motocycle Courses (Mandatory Only)
Course Description:

This 40 hour course is designed for experienced traffic crash investigators who have a good working knowledge of the techniques and applications of formulas taught in basic crash investigation courses and who wish to build upon that foundation with more advanced mathematical formulas used to analyze motorcycle crashes.

Various field tests will be conducted showing you a variety of motorcycle skids, accelerations and slide-to-stop drag factors.  You will learn how to photograph skids and examine the subsequent effects that skids have on the tires and surfaces.  Through these tests, you will gain valuable first-hand experience that can be beneficial in court proceedings. 

You will be given a manual of applicable information to use as a motorcycle reference book.

Topics include:

  • Analyzing and interpreting the motorcycle crash scene
  • Determining acceleration and deceleration characteristics of the motorcycle
  • Analyzing and interpreting modes of instability and handling characteristics in motorcycles
  • Interpreting the operator factor
  • Reviewing motorcycle tires, helmets and other equipment
  • Using a practical application of formulas (projects)

Note:  You should bring a scientific calculator and a traffic template to class.

Time:

0800-1700
Training Site:
CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8200
Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor:
TBA
Enrollment:
There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in the class.
Registration:

Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.

IMPORTANT:  Applicants must register on our CJI website, as well as, IPTM's website. 

IPTM Registration Form for Valencia CJI Motorcycle Crash Investigation

Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note 1:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.
Note 2:
IMPORTANT:  Applicants must register on our CJI website, as well as, IPTM's website (see IPTM link above). 

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Course Title
Investigation of Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash (Mandatory Only)
Course Description:

Pedestrian and bicycle crashes are one of the most frequent types of injurious crashes in urban areas.  Because of their unique nature, special techniques are required to investigate and reconstruct these incidents. 

This 40 hour course addresses the special dynamics involved in pedestrian and bicycle traffic crashes.  From reaction times to victim injury analysis to environmental factors, you'll learn to recognize and interpret the evidence and correlate it with the collision sequence. 

In addition to classroom instruction, practical exercises and staged crash situations will be used to give you hands-on experience. 

Topics include:

  • Pedestrian crash problems
  • Pedestrian impact dynamics
  • Types of data: objective, subjective and performance
  • Collection of data
  • Pedestrian conspicuity
  • Reaction time/human factors
  • Reconstruction techniques
  • Bicycle collision analysis
  • Hit and run investigation techniques
Time:
0800-1700
Training Site:
CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8200
Cost:
None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Enrollment:
There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in the class.
Registration:

Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.

IMPORTANT:  Applicants must register on our CJI website, as well as, IPTM's website. 

IPTM Registration Form for Valencia CJI Motorcycle Crash Investigation

Payment:
By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:
All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWS #047 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40-hour course is designed to provide investigators with proven techniques that can be applied in various accusatory and non-accusatory interview situations.   Participants will develop skills in preparing for the interrogation, with a "game plan" which emphasizes a pro-active rather than reactive role.   Experienced instructor will train course participants in what to expect, what to look for, and how to interpret what is happening in the interrogation setting.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site:

CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254

Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Mike Ruggiero / Dave Vernon
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:

Note taking materials.

Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call James McDonald at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: By reciprocal payment from the Criminal Justice Training Center in your service area.
Note:

All agencies within Orange County should be registered 30 days prior to the starting date of class. Registration will open for all agencies outside Orange County 30 days prior to the class start date.

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Course Title: K-9 Team Training Instructor Course #1107 (Mandatory Only)
Course Description: The K-9 Team Instructor Course was developed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an individual