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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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)

  ***  NEW COURSE ***
   

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, $200.00 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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/Jason Gorberg/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 Steve Kelley 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 #11186 (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 64 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: /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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 VCC 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 Steve Kelley 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 Steve Kelley 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 VCC 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 Steve Kelley 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 VCC 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 Steve Kelley 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 aspiring to become a K-9 team instructor and to ensure quality K-9 team training for criminal justice personnel.  Individuals who successfully complete the CJSTC approved Instructor Techniques course, or have been exempted based on Rule 11B-20, and meet other established criteria will be eligible for certification as a K-9 Team Training instructor in the State of Florida; furthermore, successful completion of the course may be applied toward satisfying mandatory retraining requirements.
Time: 1100-2100 hours
Training Site:

CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None
Instructor: David Wade
Enrollment: 30
Equipment: Bring the K-9 you are certified with.  No electric collars are permitted. 
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call Steve Kelley at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or CJI registration form.
Payment: N/A
Note: The training will be conducted behind CJI at the Orange County Sheriff's Office K-9 training facility. 

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Course Title: LASER AND RADAR SPEED MEASUREMENT #1158 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40 hour course is designed for Law Enforcement Officers in a patrol position to improve the effectiveness of speed enforcement through the proper and efficient use of police traffic speed measurement instruments.
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 $200.00 per student, after 7/1/08 $300.00 per student.
Instructor: Steve Gerrrity / Mike Alexander
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 Steve Kelley 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: LASER SPEED MEASURING DEVICE (LSMD) TRANSITION COURSE FOR RADAR OPERATORS - #1113 (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 12 hour course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission-approved Specialized Training Program, and requires successful completion of the RADAR Operators Training Course, as a prerequisite to entering this course. Courses in the specialized training program are designed to enhance and officer's knowledge, skills and abilities for the job he/she performs.   This course was designed for a law enforcement officer to improve the effectiveness of speed enforcement through the proper and efficient use of LASER Speed Measuring Device (LSMD).    The hours in this course are designed for a minimum of 8 hours in the classroom, and 4 hours of hands-on field work.
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: Mike Alexander / Keith Ralston
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 20 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:

Note taking materials. Please bring an Agency Laser, if available.

Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call Steve Kelley 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: LINE SUPERVISION - #006 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 80-hour course is designed for law enforcement and correctional officers to introduce them to the concept of and key components for effective and successful supervision in the job they perform such that productivity and morale are enhanced. This course may also be beneficial as technical skill development efforts for supervisory or managerial officers. This course prepares supervisors for the Middle Management 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: Garrett/Johnston/Lane
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 Steve Kelley 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: MIDDLE MANAGEMENT #007 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40-hour course is one of a series of non-sequential general career skills training programs. This course is designed to develop or enhance career skills for the law enforcement or correctional officers in a management or supervisory position to enhance and build on basic skills, knowledge and abilities and to develop leadership skills, which are necessary for successful performance in the criminal justice field. It is recommended that Line Supervision be completed 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, $150.00 per student.
Instructor: Leith Harrell/ Richard Mays / David Lane
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 Steve Kelley 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: MOUNTAIN BIKE PATROL (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 40 hour basic Mountain Bike Officer Course will teach participants the basic skills for riding a 21 speed mountain bike. Officers will have a better understanding of the mountain bike, nomenclature, proper shifting techniques, routine maintenance and minor repair. The Mountain Bike Officer will have a better understanding of strength, nutrition, body fuels and the prevention and treatment of common bicycle injuries. Participants will be taught the methods of "exiting" the mountain bike in emergency and arrest conditions and will demonstrate the skills learned.  Plan on riding 10 - 35 miles per day.  We ride regardless of weather (very few exceptions).
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: OPD Headquarters
100 S. Hughey Avenue,
Orlando, Fl 32801
(407) 582-8254
Cost: None. However, agencies outside of Region VII, $300.00 per student.
Instructor: Bill Edgar & The OPD Mountain Bike Unit
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 30 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:

Police Moutain Bike with toe clips, head light, tail light, water bottle cages.

Body armor.

Duty weapon.

Duty belt.

Helmet that is CPSC, SNELL, ANSI, or ASTM approved.

Cycling gloves (optional).

Eye protection (ie. sunglasses).

Audible device (horn or whistle).

Sun screen is recommended.

Note taking materials.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call Steve Kelley 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: NARCOTIC IDENTIFICATION & INVESTIGATION #016 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40-hour course is designed to enhance an officer's knowledge, skills and abilities for the job he/she performs. The general concepts of narcotics identification and investigation for the patrol officer and investigator with limited experience in the fields will be included in this course. Officers who successfully complete this course may be eligible for salary incentive payments.
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: Russell Permaul
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 Steve Kelley 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: RAPPEL BASIC & INTERMEDIATE (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 10-hour course is designed to provide individuals assigned to SWAT/Tactical Operational Teams the fundamentals and hands-on-training that will enhance their confidence, rappelling skill, and rescue techniques.   This course is a prerequisite to the advanced courses.
Time: 0800-1800
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, $100.00 per student.
Instructor: Tom Foster
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 18 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Rappel gloves, Figure 8 Descender, rappel seat, 15' section of 11mm rappel rope, 15' section of 1" tubular nylon, and 2 locking carabiners (steel, alloy steel, or aluminum). The student must also bring all assault gear, holster, vest, ballistic helmet, etc.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call Steve Kelley 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: SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION #033 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40 hour course is designed as an overview of sex crime investigation 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 sex crimes.
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: John O'Hern / Rick Salcedo
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 Steve Kelley 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: 16 HR. SEARCH WARRANTS AND TECHNIQUES (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 16 hour course is designed to introduce the new detective or investigator to the legal and constitutional issues of search warrants and other search methods. Students will review relevant state statutes and case law, and practical experience is gained as students write a mock search warrant. Students will then be introduced to alternative search methods including consent searches, trash pulls, Caroll stops, and inventory searches.
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, $75.00 per student.
Instructor: Vincent VanNess
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 Steve Kelley 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: STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES #050 (Salary or Mandatory)
Course Description: This 40 hour course is designed to enhance an officer's ability to deal with stressful situations that may be inherent to the criminal justice profession. A general awareness of the causes of stress, types of stress and solutions to stress, if applied, should provide for more effective job performance.
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/Tom Stroup/Steve Kelley
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 Steve Kelley 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: STREET GANG IDENTIFICATION & INVESTIGATIONS (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 16-hour course is designed to introduce law enforcement personnel to criminal street gangs. The course will covers national and local gang statistics, legal definitions, and state and federal gang statutes. It covers the major nationally-affiliated gangs and criminal enterprises such as Folk Nation, People Nation, Latin Kings, Neta, La eme, Nuestra Familia, Surenos, Nortenos, Mara Salvatrucha 13, Crips, Bloods. 18 street, Los Zetas, and White Supremacy. In addition to discussing these groups, radicalization in prison with groups such as the Nation of Islam, Macheteros and 5 Percenters is also examined. Gang's use of technology and the web as well as gangs in the military are also discussed. The presentation concludes with an investigative techniques/officer safety block in which gang member's tactics and mind set are covered and actual critical incident involving gang-related violence towards law enforcement are debriefed and examined. This course provides current gang intelligence and information for the Central Florida region and is designed to provide the officer with the tools needed to identify and investigate criminal street gangs.
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, $75.00 per student.
Instructor: Brent Harrison
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 Steve Kelley 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: SURVEILLANCE TECHNIQUES & GPS INSTALL (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 40-hour course of instruction will provide the student with a progressive understanding of moving, stationary and electronic surveillance.   The student will be introduced to the latest currently used surveillance equipment and common techniques.   The student will learn how to install and operate a GPS tracking devices.   Major emphasis will be given to allowing the student to practice all learned techniques in the field.
Time: 1400-2200
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 $200.00 per student.
Instructor: John Helms/David Thompson
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 20 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Each student is required to have access to an unmarked department vehicle for the field exercises. It is also recommended that each student have access to an 800 MHZ radio and binoculars if possible.
Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call Steve Kelley 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: TACTICAL PISTOL FOR THE PATROL OFFICER (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 40-hour course was developed specifically for the uniform officer. Topics covered will be weapons handling skills, shot placement drills, shooting on the move, and engaging hostile targets while seated in a patrol vehicle. This course will provide the patrol officer with above average weapons and tactical skills that will greatly increase his or her odds of winning an armed confrontation. Much emphasis is placed on mental preparation, and the participant will have nearly 30 hours of range time. Thus providing the participant with the hands on opportunity, and improved skills through repetition.
Time:

0800–1700

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, $400.00 per student.
Instructor: Silas Appleby
Enrollment: There will be a maximum of 20 students allowed in the class.
Equipment:

Note taking materials.
Eye & Ear protection
Service Weapon/Shotgun
Standard patrol equipment issued.

Registration: Contact your agency training department for registration. If the training department is not available, call Steve Kelley 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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FEE COURSE DESRIPTIONS

 

Course Title: FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (Fee Course)
Course Description:

4 week FDLE Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute course facilitated by VCC CJI. Class dates: 5/5-5/9, 6/9-6/13, 7/7-7/11, 8/4-8/8. Course Fee $1,000 due by 4/16/08. Agency 2 nd dollar funds may be used for this course. A minimum of 25 registrations required to run course.

Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: Room 148,   VCC CJI,  8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, FL 32825 
Cost: $1,000.00   Agency 2nd dollars funds can be utilized.
Instructor: Leith Harrell  Facilitator: Dave Heffernan  Coordinator: Steve Kelley

Enrollment:

 25 Minimum / 30 Maximum
Registration:

Have your agency training coordinator register via the online registration system.

This application must be submitted by deadline:  FLAValenciaApplication

Payment: Payment must be received by April 16, 2008. Checks must be made payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and must be received by the Criminal Justice Institute two weeks prior 4/16/08.  Checks should be mailed to: Mr. Dave Heffernan, Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.   Checks made out to any other entity cannot be accepted.   If you have questions, please contact Dave at (407) 582-8212 or dheffernan@valenciacc.edu.
Notes:

This application must be submitted by deadline:  FLAValenciaApplication

In order to be eligible to attend the Florida Leadership Academy a candidate must first meet the following criteria:

  • Occupy a criminal justice position that includes full-time, permanent responsibility for the supervision of others.
  • Currently hold the rank or position of a first-line supervisor that does not oversee other supervisors.
  • Show an employment history of increasing leadership responsibilities.
  • Have the intent to remain in criminal justice for at least five years following completion of the Leadership Academy.
  • Have the written nomination of his/her immediate supervisor indicating the applicant's potential for advancement in criminal justice.
  • Have the written endorsement of the agency chief executive pledging their support for the applicant's participation in the program.

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Course Title: Criminal Justice Chaplain's Training   (Fee Course) (Mandatory Only)
Course Description:
This three day, 24 hour course provides training for Criminal Justice Chaplains.  The course material was developed by some of the finest chaplains in the nation. Topics include; The Chaplain's Role in Critical Incident Stress Debriefings, Death Notifications, Law Enforcement Peer Support, Recruiting and Training Volunteers, Chaplains role with Agency Adminstration, the Chaplains Role in Hostage Negotiations. This course it taught by FDLE Certificed Instructors who are experienced criminal justice officers with chaplain experience.  This course is designed for law enforcement and corrections chaplains.
Time: 0800 - 1700

Training Site:

VCC CJI,  8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, FL 32825 

(407) 582-8254
Instructor: Miguel Pagan
Enrollment: 15 Minimum required; Maximum of 36.
Cost: $150 per student.  Fee Course
Payment: Checks must be made payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and must be received by the Criminal Justice Institute two weeks prior to the start of class.  Checks should be mailed to: Mr. Steve Kelley, , Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.   Checks made out to any other entity cannot be accepted.   If you have questions, please contact James at (407) 582-8254 or Skelley10@valenciacc.edu .
Registration: Have your agency training coordinator register you via the online registration system or contact James at (407) 582-8254.

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Course Title: Crime Scene for Patrol & Community Service Officers  (Fee Course) (Mandatory Only)
Course Description: This 16 hour course is a must for every patrol officer and community service officer.  The first officer responding to the scene may ultimately determine the success of the following investigation based on the immediate steps that they take and/or the scene processing that they accomplish.  This course provides detailed information and practical training that ranges from the response to the first call, up to the technical capabilites of crime labs that will examine evidence collected at the scene. Topics include; approach to the scene, safety considerations, environmental factors, legal aspects, seaches, documentation, types of evidence, preservation of evidence, crime scene and evidence processing and lab capabilities.  This course is taught by an FDLE Certified Instructor with more than 23 years of law enforcement experience and 17 years of investigations experience and supervision.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site:

VCC CJI,  8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, FL 32825 

(407) 582-8254
Instructor: Robert Martin
Enrollment: 15 Minimum required; Maximum of 36.
Cost:  $75 per student.
Required Equipment:

Agency issued Latent Print Kit & Camera!
Payment: Checks must be made payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and must be received by the Criminal Justice Institute two weeks prior to the start of class.  Checks should be mailed to: Mr. Steve Kelley, , Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.   Checks made out to any other entity cannot be accepted.   If you have questions, please contact James at (407) 582-8254 or Skelley10@valenciacc.edu .
Registration: Have your agency training coordinator register you via the online registration system or contact James at (407) 582-8254.

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Course Title: Injury & Death Investigation  (Fee Course) (Mandatory Only)

Course

Description:
This 40 hour course is appropriate for any patrol officer and is a must for investigators with no formal training in this area.  The class opens with the medico-legal aspects including the role of the medical examiner and a summary of the forensic information gained during autopsy.  The course next covers evidence from wounds, providing audio-visual illustrations of common types of wounds encountered in injury and death investigations.   Physical evidence and laboratory analysis is covered, as well as, 17 hours of crime specific investigations including; criminal homicide, felony assaults, suicides, assaults against children, vehicle homicides, fire deaths, asphyxial deaths and electrocutions, to name a few. This course is taught by an FDLE Certified Instructor with more than 23 years of law enforcement experience and 17 years of investigations experience and supervision.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site:

VCC CJI,  8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, FL 32825 

(407) 582-8254
Instructor: Robert Martin
Enrollment: 15 Minimum required; Maximum of 36.
Cost: $200 per student.
Payment: Checks must be made payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and must be received by the Criminal Justice Institute two weeks prior to the start of class.  Checks should be mailed to: Mr. Steve Kelley, , Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.   Checks made out to any other entity cannot be accepted.   If you have questions, please contact James at (407) 582-8254 or Skelley10@valenciacc.edu .
Registration: Have your agency training coordinator register you via the online registration system or contact James at (407) 582-8254.

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Course Title: TACTICAL PISTOL FOR THE PATROL OFFICER (Fee Course) (Mandatory only)
Course Description: This 40-hour course was developed specifically for the uniform officer. Topics covered will be weapons handling skills, shot placement drills, shooting on the move, and engaging hostile targets while seated in a patrol vehicle. This course will provide the patrol officer with above average weapons and tactical skills that will greatly increase his or her odds of winning an armed confrontation. Much emphasis is placed on mental preparation, and the participant will have nearly 30 hours of range time resulting in measurably improved skills through repetition. FEE COURSE:  STUDENT'S AGENCY MUST PROVIDE AMMO LISTED BELOW AND PAY THE TUITION NO LATER TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF COURSE.
Time: 0800 - 1700
Training Site: Orange County Sheriff's Office Gun Range
14500 Wewahootee Rd.
Orlando, FL   32832
(407) 582-8254
Cost: $250 per student.   (15 Student Minimum Required to run class.)
Instructor: Silas Appleby
Enrollment: 20 Students (Students must confirm availability of agency ammo upon registration.)
Equipment:

Note taking materials.
Eye & Ear protection.
Service Weapon/Shotgun

1500 Handgun   (If possible: 1000 Ball / 500 Frangible)

275 Shotgun Rounds (200 Birdshot & 75 Slugs)

Standard patrol equipment issued.

Registration: 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: RAPPEL MASTER COURSE (Fee Course)
Course Description:  This high-speed five day course is designed to provide knowledge and hands-on training that will enable the rappelling Instructor to impart up-to-date, job-related rappelling instruction to tactical personnel in a safe and professional manner.   Basic Rappel Class is a prerequisite.
Time: 0800-1700
Training Site: Orange County Sheriff's Office Gun Range
14500 Wewahootee Rd
Orlando, FL.   32832
(407) 582-8254
Cost: Tuition cost for this course is $400.
Instructor: Tom Foster
Enrollment: There will be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 18 students allowed in the class.
Equipment: Rappel gloves, Figure 8 Descender, rappel seat, 15' section of 11mm rappel rope, 15' section of 1" tubular nylon, and 2 locking carabiners (steel, alloy steel, or aluminum). The student must also bring all assault gear, holster, vest, ballistic helmet, knee & elbow protection etc.
Registration: Checks payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE must accompany this registration form. REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CLASS. Please mail this form to the Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825, Attention:   Mr. Steve Kelley.
Payment: Checks must be made payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and must be received by the Criminal Justice Institute two weeks prior to the start of class.  Checks should be mailed to: Mr. Steve Kelley, , Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.   Checks made out to any other entity cannot be accepted.   If you have questions, please contact James at (407) 582-8254 or Skelley10@valenciacc.edu .
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What to Expect

* This course will focus on the BASICS; it will teach a solid foundation for the safe conduct of rappel tower operations.

* Fast Pace: In order to make this course "user friendly" to smaller agencies, the course will be taught in five days.

* Physically Demanding: The nature of the course is physically demanding (good physical condition=less pain & soreness)

* Wednesday will be a very long day (night ops). There will be adequate time for a hot dinner.

* To avoid heat injuries, an ice chest with Gatorade or water is recommended. A hat and sunscreen is also encouraged.

* Students who register should download the information below on the required knots for this course.   Knot proficiency is important during this intensive training.

REQUIRED KNOTS   Click on link for Knot Information!

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Course Title:

Crisis Intervention Team (Fee Course)

(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 Drive

Orlando, FL 32808
Cost:
 The tuition cost for this course is $175
Instructor:
 Lakeside Alternative Staff
Enrollment:
 There will be a minimum of 15 students and a maximum of 30
Equipment:
 Note taking material
Registration:
 Contact your agency training department for registration.   If the training department is not available, call Steve Kelley at (407) 582-8254, and forward a CJSTC 15-A form or a CJI registration form.  If you are not affiliated with a criminal justice agency, call Steve Kelley to register. 
Payment:
 Checks must be made payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and must be received by the Criminal Justice Institute two weeks prior to the start of class.  Checks should be mailed to: Mr. Steve Kelley, , Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.   Checks made out to any other entity cannot be accepted.   If you have questions, please contact James at (407) 582-8254 or Skelley10@valenciacc.edu .
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:
 Parking Enforcement Specialist for Civilians (Mandatory) (Fee Course)
Course Description:
 This 16-hour course is designed to provide basic parking enforcement training to civilian parking enforcement specialists.  Topics that are covered include the basic principles of parking enforcement, local ordinances, towing vehicles, officer safety, vehicle operation, the judicial process, and courtroom demeanor. 
Time:
 0800-1700
Training Site:
 CJI
Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
8600 Valencia College Lane,
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 582-8254
Instructor:
 Lynn Capraun
Enrollment:
 15 minimum required; maximum of 36.
Cost:
 $75 per student. 
Required Equipment:
 Note taking material
Payment:
 Checks must be made payable to VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, and must be received by the Criminal Justice Institute two weeks prior to the start of class.  Checks should be mailed to: Mr. Steve Kelley, , Criminal Justice Institute, Valencia Community College, 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, Florida 32825.   Checks made out to any other entity cannot be accepted.   If you have questions, please contact James at (407) 582-8254 or Skelley10@valenciacc.edu .
Registration:
 Have your agency training coordinator register you via the online registration system or contact Steve Kelley at (407) 582-8254.

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