Florida General Instructor Techniques

Overview

• Mandatory Training

• Name

  CJSTC INSTRUCTOR COURSE 1186
• Dates and Times

  September 2-5, 2025; 0800 - 1700 hrs.
  September 8-11, 2025; 0800 – 1700 hrs.
  
• Course Description

  This 64-hour course will introduce the participant to the roles, responsibilities, skills, knowledge and expectations of a successful criminal justice instructor. The student will learn basic concepts of developing and presenting a lesson plan using various instructional techniques such as adult learning theory and group facilitation. Officers who successfully complete this course may apply the hours towards satisfying mandatory retraining requirements per Florida Statues; it is not a salary incentive course.

• Instructors

  Various
• Location

  Institute of Public Safety
  Kirkpatrick Center
  3737 NE 39th Avenue
  Gainesville, FL 32609

• Dress Policy

  Casual/business casual clothing is recommended. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops and/or offensive T-shirts are unacceptable attire. Law enforcement personnel not in uniform that are carrying exposed firearms must prominently display agency ID and/or badge at all times while on college property.

• Cost

  No cost to officers in Region IV. Priority is given to officers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. All other officers will be waitlisted and added to the roster as space permits.

• Registration

  • Seating is limited to 20
  • Forms must be submitted prior to 08/15/2025
  • Please complete the Training Authorization Form and email to Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator or fax to 352-271-2929. You will receive an email confirmation that the form has been received.
• Questions?

  Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.