Vehicle Operations Instructor Course

Overview

• Mandatory Training

• Name

  CJSTC COURSE 800
• Dates and Times

  February 24, 2025 0800 - 2200 hrs. February 25-27, 2025 0800 - 1700 hrs. February 28, 2025 0800 - 1200 hrs.
• Course Description

  This 40-hour course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of an individual to provide efficient/effective basic recruit driving training to criminal justice personnel. The primary objective of a law enforcement basic recruit driver-training instructor is to alert students to their responsibilities for safe and efficient vehicle operation in stressful conditions and during patrol activities. The course consists of classroom work and day and night time practical driving exercises. This course may only be applied toward satisfying an officer’s mandatory continuing education requirements; it is NOT salary incentive.
• Location

  Institute of Public Safety Kirkpatrick Center 3737 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609
• Equipment
• 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 15.
  • Forms must be submitted prior to 01/31/2025.
  • 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.