Program: 58640

The Florida Law Enforcement Auxiliary Academy Program provides study for applicants for employment or appointment by criminal justice agencies, with or without compensation, to assist full-time or pat-time officers. This program is established for the purpose of providing job-related training to students that require certification, in accordance with Chapter 943, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapter 11B-35, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) as a part-time Auxiliary law enforcement officer.

The content includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of codes of ethics; history and evolution of laws; introduction to the criminal justice system; statutory authority of the FDLE CJSTC; basic law and legal procedures; law enforcement operations; investigation knowledge and skills; laws, rules, and regulations of arrest; search and seizure; knowledge of use of force; defensive tactics; physical fitness; weapons skills; controlling and retraining techniques; traffic control and direction, DUI enforcement techniques; first aid techniques; communication skills; and human relations skills.

Candidates must submit an application for the program to the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety Office.