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Dec 16, 2025
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2025-2026 College Catalog
Florida Law Enforcement Academy, C.C.
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Program Code: 3340
This program is designed to train you to become a law enforcement officer in the state of Florida, and it meets the state requirements as approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Upon successful completion of this career certificate, you will be eligible to take the state certification examination to become a certified law enforcement officer. You must attend all sessions of training and score a minimum of 80% on all examinations per Administrative Rule.
Special Admission Requirements
You must:
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Obtain authorization from the director of Criminal Justice Academy prior to registering for all or part of this program |
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Possess a valid Florida driver’s license |
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Be 18 years of age prior to graduation from the Academy |
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Be a citizen of the United States of America |
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Submit to a background inquiry prior to admission (additional fee for fingerprint submission) |
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Not have a record of conviction for any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence |
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Successfully pass a Basic Abilities Test (additional fee) prior to admission* |
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Complete an Academy Application prior to admission |
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Pass a physical exam for physical fitness training |
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As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (a) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (b) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service. No other discharge classifications qualify. |
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See Academy staff for list of required equipment. |
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You must register for these classes as a “block” of instruction. |
Length: 770 contact hours / 25.66 occupational credits
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Note:
Courses, hours, and requirements are subject to change as determined and required by the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. |
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