Overview
Mandatory Training
- Dates and Times
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February 25, 2023 1200 - 2200 hrs.
February 26, 2023 0800 - 1800 hrs.
- Course Description
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The primary purpose of this course is to provide the Firearms Instructor Update to full-time (active) instructors at Law Enforcement Academies so sufficient academy personnel are certified for basic law enforcement recruit classes beginning July 1, 2023. (Note: Additional training sessions will be scheduled to update law enforcement agency personnel prior to the re-certification deadline of June 30, 2024). Upon completion of this course, instructor students will be eligible for re-certification by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) as a High-Liability instructor to teach Firearms. Students must pass with a score of 85% or better on the written exam. Pre-Requisites: Current CJSTC General Instructor Certification AND Current High Liability Firearms Instructor Certification.
- Location
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Institute of Public Safety
Kirkpatrick Center
3737 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32609
Directions - Equipment
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FIREARM RANGE SAFETY GEAR IS MANDATORY: Please bring eye protection, hearing protection, ballistic vest, hat and flashlight (NOT a gun-mounted light). Please also bring your department semi-automatic pistol, three magazines with duty belt, magazine pouches, holster and 500 rounds of ammunition (200 rnds FMJ and 300 rnds frang). NO RED SHIRTS!
- Dress Policy
- 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
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Seating is limited to 24.
Forms must be submitted prior to February 9, 2023.
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.