The criminal justice and law enforcement program is for students planning to concentrate in the law enforcement area of the criminal justice system. In this program, students will prepare for administrative and law enforcement management positions with municipal, county, state and federal agencies. The training offered through this program meets the requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

Click here for requirements to become a law enforcement officer.

AS: Criminal Justice Technology

The two-year Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology is designed for individuals who seek a career in law enforcement, corrections, criminalistics, or community-based control functions. It is also designed for people who are currently employed in those fields and want to improve their skills for career development.

Basic Recruit Academies

Upper Keys Center

Basic Law Enforcement Academy #89 (Spring 2024 Term) 

  • Part-time / Night-time 
  • 1800 to 2200 hours / Monday-Friday 
  • April 15, 2024, to February 2025 
  • Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2024 

Key West Campus

Basic Law Enforcement Academy #90 (Summer 2024 Term)

  • Full -Time 
  • 1300 to 2200 hours / Monday-Friday 
  • May 13 - December 2024 
  • Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2024  

Sponsorship opportunities are available through Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Key West Police Department. Click the links below for more information.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

https://monroecounty.hiringplatform.com/list/careers

Key West Police Department

http://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/461/Police-Recruitment

 

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Institute for Public Safety at 305-809-3250 or IPS@cfk.edu

Advanced/Specialized Training

For further information about any of the specialized training courses listed, please contact CFK’s Institute for Public Safety at 305.809.3250.

CASE PREPARATION AND COURT PRESENTATION

  • DATES/TIMES: September 11-15, 2023 / 0800 – 1700 
  • LOCATION: MCSO Hangar / Marathon, FL
  • INSTRUCTOR: Freddy Ponce, CITIGROUP
  • DESCRIPTION: The student will be taught the basic procedures and skills needed to adequately prepare a case file for a criminal investigation and present the case to a prosecutor for a successful conviction.  In the courtroom presentation procedures, the student will learn the proper techniques to coordinate with the prosecutor in giving testimony at depositions, bond hearings, suppression hearings and trail cases.
  • TUITION: Region XIV Trust Funded
  • TO ENROLL: Monroe County Deputies, Key West Police Officers, Key Colony Beach Police Officers and SAO Investigators must contact their Training Divisions.  Region 14 Officers have first priority.  Region 15 State Officers must have letter of intent to make reciprocal payment on file with this training center prior to admission to class. Sworn federal officers may attend on a space available basis. Enrollment is capped at 25 students.
  • For further information, please contact the Institute of Public Safety at 305.809.3250.
  • Enrollment deadline: September 1, 2023

CRISIS RESPONSE AND MANAGEMENT #1420 (formerly #053 Crisis Intervention)

  • DATES/TIMES: June 26-30, 2023 / 0900 - 1800
  • LOCATION: MCSO Hangar Classroom / Marathon, FL
  • INSTRUCTOR: R. Chris Davis – RD2 Consulting, LLC.
  • DESCRIPTION: This FDLE 1420 40-Hour Advanced Training Course is to provide law enforcement officers with an understanding of the dynamics of a crisis, effective response strategies and tools for positive management of a crisis event.
  • TUITION: Region XIV Trust Funded
  • TO ENROLL: Monroe County Deputies, Key West Police Officers and Key Colony Beach Police Officers must contact their Training Divisions.  Region 14 Officers have first priority.  Region 15 State Officers must have letter of intent to make reciprocal payment on file with this training center prior to admission to class. Sworn federal officers may attend on a space available basis. Enrollment is capped at 25 students.
  • For further information, please contact the Institute of Public Safety at 305.809.3250.
  • Enrollment deadline: June 16, 2023

FLORIDA GENERAL INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES COURSE

  • DATES/TIMES: July 17-21 and July 31-August 2, 2023/0900 - 1800
  • LOCATION: MCSO Hanger – Marathon, FL
  • INSTRUCTOR: Manuel Arrebola
  • DESCRIPTION: This is the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission 64-hour specialized training course required to become a certified Criminal Justice Instructor. Its goal is to introduce the student to the role, responsibilities, skills, knowledge, and expectations of a successful instructor and to enhance the student’s facilitation and instructional abilities.
  • TUITION: Region XIV Trust Funded
  • TO ENROLL: Monroe County Deputies, Key West Police Officers and Key Colony Beach Police Officers must contact their Training Divisions.  Region 14 Officers have first priority.  Region 15 State Officers must have letter of intent to make reciprocal payment on file with this training center prior to admission to class. Sworn federal officers may attend on a space available basis. Enrollment is capped at 20 students.
  • For further information, please contact the Institute of Public Safety at 305.809.3250.
  • Enrollment deadline: July 7, 2023

LASER/RADAR SPEED MEASUREMENT COURSE

  • DATES/TIMES: December 4-8, 2023 / 0900 - 1800
  • LOCATION: MCSO Marathon Hanger – Marathon, FL
  • INSTRUCTOR: Sgt. Thomas Hill-MCSO / Deputy Jason Keith-MCSO
  • DESCRIPTION: This 40-hour Advanced Training Course is designed to certify the officer to use Speed Enforcement Traffic Radar & Laser in accordance with the Florida Statute.   
  • TUITION: Region XIV Trust Funded
  • TO ENROLL: Monroe County Deputies, Key West Police Officers and Key Colony Beach Police Officers must contact their Training Divisions. Region 14 Officers have first priority.  Region 15 State Officers must have letter of intent to make reciprocal payment on file with this training center prior to admission to class. Sworn federal officers may attend on a space available basis. Enrollment is capped at 25 students.
  • For further information, please contact the Institute of Public Safety at 305.809.3250.
  • Enrollment deadline: November 27, 2023

BREATH TEST OPERATOR COURSE

  • DATES/TIMES: April 22-23, 2024 / 0900 - 1800
  • LOCATION: MCSO Marathon Hanger – Marathon, FL
  • INSTRUCTOR: Deputy Jason Keith-MCSO
  • DESCRIPTION: This 16-hour Specialized Training Course meets the State of Florida requirements for Breath Test Operator Certification.   
  • TUITION: Region XIV Trust Funded
  • TO ENROLL: Monroe County Deputies, Key West Police Officers and Key Colony Beach Police Officers must contact their Training Divisions. Region 14 Officers have first priority.  Region 15 State Officers must have letter of intent to make reciprocal payment on file with this training center prior to admission to class. Sworn federal officers may attend on a space available basis. Enrollment is capped at 15 students.
  • For further information, please contact the Institute of Public Safety at 305.809.3250.

BREATH TEST OPERATOR RENEWAL COURSE

  • DATES/TIMES: April 24, 2024 / 0900 - 1300
  • LOCATION: MCSO Marathon Hanger – Marathon, FL
  • INSTRUCTOR: Deputy Jason Keith-MCSO
  • DESCRIPTION: This 4-hour Specialized Training Course meets the State of Florida requirements for renewal Breath Test Operator Certification.   
  • TUITION: Region XIV Trust Funded
  • TO ENROLL: Monroe County Deputies, Key West Police Officers and Key Colony Beach Police Officers must contact their Training Divisions. Region 14 Officers have first priority.  Region 15 State Officers must have letter of intent to make reciprocal payment on file with this training center prior to admission to class. Sworn federal officers may attend on a space available basis. Enrollment is capped at 15 students.
  • For further information, please contact the Institute of Public Safety at 305.809.3250.

Basic Abilities Test (BAT)

Effective August 15, 2019, the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) will be conducted through PearsonVue Testing Centers.

To register, go to www.pearsonvue.com
Once you click on the link you will complete the following:

  1. Create an account with PearsonVue
  2. Locate the exam (this will be under Florida Department of Law Enforcement FDLE)
  3. Locate a PearsonVue Testing Center closest to your location
  4. Choose a test date and time
  5. Pay for exam

You will receive a confirmation email once completed.  There will be no same day scheduling of exam so schedule the exam in a timely manner.

 

 As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service. No other discharge classifications qualify. Please note that this does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy.