Advanced and Specialized Training
Overview
Santa Fe College offers Advanced and Specialized courses for Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers. Most courses listed below may be used to satisfy mandatory retraining requirements. Advanced Training courses may be used for salary incentive purposes with Agency approval.
Upcoming Courses
| Course | Date | Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| Field Training Officer (FTO) | September 23 - 27, 2024 | Sgt. Stephen Ruck, Gainesville Police Department; Director Jerry Hunter SFC-IPS |
| Firearms Instructor | October 21 – 25, 2024 | Sgt. Fred Melaragno, Gainesville Police Department |
| De-Escalation Techniques for Criminal Justice Officers | November 5 – 6, 2024 |
Lt. Charlie Nahrwold, Alachua Police Department Dr. Sgt. Lynne Valdes, Gainesville Police Department |
| Interviews And Interrogations | January 13 – 17, 2025 |
Detective Jon Rappa, Advanced Police Concepts |
| Basic Detective Investigations Course | January 23 – 24, 2025 |
David Crowell, Advanced Police Concepts |
| Advanced Report Writing And Review | January 27 – 31, 2025 |
Capt. Anthony Ferrara & Capt. Mike Schentrup, Advanced Police Concepts |
| General Instructor Refresher Course | February 21, 2025 |
Dr. Sgt. Lynne Valdes, Gainesville Police Department |