KEY WEST, FL, May 5, 2026— The College of the Florida Keys’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for Basic Law Enforcement Academy #94 on May 1 at Coral Shores High School Auditorium. Nineteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program at CFK’s Upper Keys Center. Graduates are eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer upon passing the state certification exam. Three graduates have already passed the exam and four have secured employment including:

• Oscar Felipe - Miami Springs Police Department
• Anthony Maldonado - Miami Dade Schools Police Department
• Edward Morado - Miami Dade Schools Police Department
• Kenneth Lloyd - Miami Dade Schools Police Department

Cathy Torres, CFK Director of IPS, recognized top performing graduates with accolades. Emmanuel Diaz received the leadership, academic, and “Top Gun” shooting skills awards. The physical fitness award was shared by Eduardo Odio and Alexis Santos, while the “PIG” award, which recognizes pride, integrity, and guts, went to Adamari Salto.

CFK’s law enforcement officer program satisfies the training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Two upcoming law enforcement training academies are: 

• Basic Law Enforcement Academy #97, at the Upper Keys Center, running May 2026 through April 2027
• Basic Law Enforcement Academy #98, at the Key West Campus, running May through November 2026

For more information about CFK’s IPS, visit the College’s website at https://www.cfk.edu/academics/academic-departments/institute-for-public-safety/. 

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