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General Instructor Course
Excellent Presentation of course material and realistic training. Great Instructors! Great Course!
 
Outstanding Instructor! Class materials presented with enthusiams.
 
Before this class started, I was very apprehensive as I have heard many horror stories about this class. After a few days in class it was apparent those stories were incorrect. The instructor is an excellent teacher and the whole class was cohesive. As it turns out, this is by far the best class I have taken in law enforcement”

Blood Hound Scent Tracking Course

The course was wonderful, it opened a new outlook for me!

The course has exceeded my expectations. Great job, this will be very helpful to me as an instructor!

Very, very good class. One of the best classes I have attended in my 14 year career. One of the best instructors as well.

CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations Instructor
 
“An excellent cadre of instructors with vast knowledge and great teaching skills creating a productive learning environment”
 
“Instructors kept the class very positive even with long hours”
 
“Explained the materials clearly, gave back positive feedback”
CMS Criminal Justice Firearms Instructor
 
“All instructors were extremely knowledgeable and conveyed the information well”
 
“Each instructor was able to give excellent personal advice and shared invaluable range and topic experiences, one of the best courses I have taken at Pat Thomas”
 
“Class was very informative; instructors have a wealth of knowledge”
CMS Defensive Tactics Instructor
 
“Great course, instructors were very knowledgeable, prepared and willing to help students in any way they could”
 
“Best training I have ever been through”
 
“Great course, loved the ground fighting, boxing, and safe shot guns. Also enjoyed the daily PT, gun and knife defense”
Conducting Background Investigations
 
“I especially enjoy classes in which it is obvious that the instructor have life experience dealing with the subject matter. I enjoyed the class and left feeling I learned”
 
“Instructors were very knowledgeable about how to gather information and how to improve interview techniques”
 
“I truly enjoyed the instructor’s and have recommended this course to others. I have found all literature helpful to my agency”
 

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Liar Liar Face on Fire~Detecting Deception in Subjects, Suspects, Victims & WitnessesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/16/2010
Remington ArmorerUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/30/2009
CMS Instructor Techniques (Region 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/30/2009

 Frequently Asked Questions

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I am a certified officer with a state or local agency that trains at the Florida Public Safety Institute or Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy. Which Region am I in?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The state is divided into regions for the purpose of providing training dollars to academies.  State officers are identified as Region 15 officers.  Local officers in our area are identified as Region 3 officers.
How should I dress for the course?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Depending on the course, you should dress appropriately.  For classroom instruction students usually wear business casual clothing.
What should I bring to class with me?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please bring whatever is listed in the course announcement and writing utensils....as well as a smile!
Which classes are Salary Incentive?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
A list of courses that are approved for salary incentive payments to you can be found on FDLE's website.  They are referred to as Advanced Training Courses.
Where do I get a salary incentive form?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We have all of our forms on our website for your convenience, please complete this form and have it signed off by your training manager.
If I am subpoenad for court or otherwise must miss class hours, how much of the class can I miss?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
You can attend a course and miss 10% of the course without completing make-up work. 
Where are courses offered?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The locations for each course will be posted on this website for your convenience.  
Which instructor is teaching the course?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The instructors for each of our courses is listed in the course announcements on this website.
I am going to be paying for my training myself. When and where should I pay my fees?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
All fees should be paid at least a week before the start of a class. Fee's are payable in the business office. 
How do I contact someone in the Advanced & Specialized Department for RegistrationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
For general information email Theresa Harris: harrist@tcc.fl.edu or (850) 284-9274.  For information regarding intelligence courses: Heather Dobbins: dobbinsh@tcc.fl.edu.  or (850) 201-7081.
If I am traveling to FPSI for training, where can I stay?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We are the only training center in Florida that offers on-site housing.  Our single occupancy room rate is $24.00 nightly.  
What is an Advanced Training course?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Advanced Training Courses are specific courses approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for salary incentive payments to those who complete them.
What is an Instructor Training Course? Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Successful completion of these courses at a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission certified training school will qualify individuals to apply for certification as a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission instructor in the subject areas of instruction.
What is a specialized course?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
These are courses recognized by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and may be funded using state  trust fund monies. They are comprised of three (3) types of courses: Instructor Training Courses, Specialized Training Courses and courses developed utilizing the Specialized Menu Training Program.
Do I have to be a Florida certified officer to attend an Advanced or Specialized Course at FPSI?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Please consult the specific course announcement for the course you are interested in.  It depends on how the course is funded.
What are "mandatory retraining" requirments?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
It is required in statute that a full-time, part-time, or auxiliary officer shall successfully complete 40 hours of training every 4 years.  That training may include In-service, Advanced, Specialized, or Career Development Training Courses.
College credit courses may also be completed to meet mandatory retraining requirements.
Mandatory Retraining Requirements for Law Enforcement OfficersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
The following topic areas must be addressed as part of the mandatory retraining requirement for each officer.
Human Diversity
There is no required number of hours for this training. Completion of Discriminatory Profiling and Professional Traffic Stops training may satisfy this training requirement at the discretion of the agency administrator.
Domestic Violence
There is no required number of hours for this training.
Juvenile Sexual Offender Investigations   
There is no required number of hours for this training.
Discriminatory Profiling and Professional Traffic Stops
There is no required number of hours for this training
Where can I stay if I need accommodations when I come to the Institute for training?Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
We offer on-site single occupancy housing for $24.00 per night.  All rooms have color TV, data port as well as wireless service, private restroom, refrigerator, and a lockable drawer for valuables.  Please bring a padlock to secure your valuables in the drawer.

 

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FPSI is the only Florida training center with on-site housing and meals

FPSI is home for all state law enforcement training

 

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