Vehicle Operations Instructor Course

Overview

  • Mandatory Training

  • Name
    CJSTC COURSE 800
  • Dates and Times
    December 7, 2026; 0800 – 2200 hrs
    December 8–10, 2026; 0800 – 1700 hrs
    December 11, 2026; 0800 – 1200 hrs
  • Course Description

    This 40-hour course builds the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to deliver efficient, effective basic recruit driving training to criminal justice personnel. Instructors learn to alert students to their responsibilities for safe vehicle operation under stress and during patrol. The course combines classroom work with day and nighttime practical driving exercises.

    This specialized course may only be used toward an officer’s mandatory retraining requirements per Florida Statutes. It is NOT salary incentive.

  • Instructors
    Sgt. Stephen Ruck, Gainesville Police Department
  • 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 16
    • Forms must be submitted prior to 11/19/2026
  • Questions?
    Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.