Florida Law Enforcement Academy

Program Details

The purpose of the Manatee Technical College Florida Law Enforcement Academy is to prepare students for employment and advanced training for Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida. Law enforcement recruits will be trained in firearm proficiency, defensive driving, defensive tactics, first responder, and academic areas of criminal justice.

Top Local Employers

Top Local Employers: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Bradenton Police Department

Certification/Licensure

Successful completion of the program prepares graduates to take the State Certification Examination for Law Enforcement, the test required to become a certified law enforcement officer in the state of Florida.

Ctso SkillsUSA and/or HOSA

Ctso SkillsUSA and/or HOSA are the approved co-curricular career and technical student organizations which provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction by providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.

Articulation

Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3) (b), F.S.

Other Classes Offered

• Information regarding continuing education classes can be found on the Continuing Education page (under “Law” section)

Start Date

Start Date: August, January

Program Length

Program Length: Full-Time: 770 hours – approximately 6 months to complete.

OCP A Course Content

• Course Number: CJK0002
  Course Title: Introduction to Law Enforcement
  Length: 12 hours
• Course Number: CJK0016
  Course Title: Communication
  Length: 24 hours
• Course Number: CJK0018
  Course Title: Legal
  Length: 64 hours
• Course Number: CJK0019
  Course Title: Interviewing and Report Writing
  Length: 56 hours
• Course Number: CJK0063
  Course Title: Fundamentals of Patrol
  Length: 40 hours
• Course Number: CJK0021
  Course Title: Serving Your Community
  Length: 34 hours
• Course Number: CJK0072
  Course Title: Crimes Against Persons
  Length: 48 hours
• Course Number: CJK0073
  Course Title: Crimes Involving Property and Society
  Length: 12 hours
• Course Number: CJK0079
  Course Title: Crime Scene Follow-up Investigations
  Length: 34 hours
• Course Number: CJK0400
  Course Title: Traffic Incidents
  Length: 12 hours
• Course Number: CJK0401
  Course Title: Traffic Stops
  Length: 24 hours
• Course Number: CJK0403
  Course Title: DUI Traffic Stops
  Length: 24 hours
• Course Number: CJK0093
  Course Title: Critical Incidents
  Length: 44 hours
• Course Number: CJK0020
  Course Title: Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations
  Length: 48 hours
• Course Number: CJK0031
  Course Title: First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
  Length: 40 hours
• Course Number: CJK0040
  Course Title: Criminal Justice Firearms
  Length: 80 hours
• Course Number: CJK0051
  Course Title: Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics
  Length: 80 hrs
• Course Number: CJK0421
  Course Title: Conducted Electrical Weapon/Dart-Firing Stun Gun
  Length: 4 hours
• Course Number: CJK0096
  Course Title: Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training/Law Enforcement
  Length: 60 hours

Tuition, Labs, & Fees

• Tuition, Lab, and Fees (Includes $60.00 Facility and Equipment Use Fee): $3233.40
• Additional Fees Due Prior To Pre-Admittance Application Fee: $45.00
• Background Check/Fingerprints (All for Life): $70.00-$90.00
• Polygraph: $175.00
• Driver’s License History: $25.00
• Drug Screening (All for Life): $40.00
• Physical with EKG: $120.60
• FBAT Testing Fee: $45.00

Exiting Requirements

• State Officer Certification Exam: $100.00

Uniforms

Uniforms may be covered for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all Tuition & Fee charges.

Financial Aid

Financial aid available depending on the student’s eligibility.

Annual Fees

Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).

Textbook Cost

Textbook cost based on Barnes and Noble price estimate and does not include shipping or tax. Free shipping timeframe is two weeks prior to term start and the first week of the term. Current book list and prices: https://manateetech.edu/students/bookstore/

Uniforms

Uniforms may be covered for Pell eligible students once aid has been applied to all Tuition & Fee charges.

Free Shipping

Free shipping timeframe is two weeks prior to term start and the first week of the term.

Current Book List and Prices

https://manateetech.edu/students/bookstore/

Tuition

Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.

Visit MTC Financial Aid Page

Visit MTC Financial Aid page for more information.

Florida Department of Education: Frameworks

Framework for possible careers and outlook: 33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers

Top Local Employers

Top Local Employers: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Bradenton Police Department

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