Criminal Justice Advanced & Specialized Training
Advanced and specialized classes are available for certified Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers in the state of Florida. The Criminal Justice Training Center offers advanced and specialized courses to maintain officer's mandatory retraining requirements. Most of our advanced and specialized classes are free under the FDLE Trust Fund Budget, but we give seat priority to officers of the Seminole County region. For more information on state-offered online courses, visit the FDLE Mandatory Retraining Information Page.
How Do I Register?
- Contact your training supervisor.
- You may also contact Seminole State by calling 407.708.2299 or emailing Patty Hoenig.
To register for any advanced or specialized training classes:
- Agencies must fax or email a completed Training Authorization/Registration Form . Forms can be faxed to 407.322.1309, but email is preferred.
Advanced & Specialized Training Course Schedule
Summer 2026 (2264)
| Start & End Dates | Course Subject & Catalog/Class | Total Hours | Location & Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6-10 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | School Resource Officer LEO/0349 | 40 | SLM PS-162 Jackson |
| July 20-23 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. | First Aid Instructor LEO/0438 | 40 | SLM PS VanHeusen |
| July 27-30 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs LEO/0327 | 40 | SLM PS-162 Baez |
| July 27-30 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Interview & Interrogations LEO/0343 | 40 | SLM PS-156 Shah |
Fall 2026 (2267)
| Start & End Dates | Course Subject & Catalog/Class | Total Hours | Location & Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24-25 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Introduction to Surveillance Techniques LEO/0356 | 16 | SLM PS-162 Baez |
| Aug 31 - Sept 4 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Speed Measurement LEO/0323C | 40 | SLM PS-154 Brenenstuhl |
| Sept 7-11 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Field Training Officer LEO/0456 | 40 | SLM PS-156 VanHeusen |
| Sept 21-25 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Advanced Report Writing LEO/0359 | 40 | SLM PS-154 Brown |
| Sept 28 - Oct 1 Varies | Vehicle Ops Instructor LEO/0462 | 40 | Geneva McDaniel, C. |
| October 2026 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Line Supervision LEO/0104 | 80 | SLM PS-164 Miller |
| November 2026 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Breath Test Operator LEO/0338 | 40 | SLM PS-156 Wagner |
| Nov 2-5 Nov 9-12 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Instructor Techniques LEO/0309C | 64 | SLM PS-156 VanHeusen |
| Nov 30 - Dec 4 Varies | Police Mountain Bike LEO/0424 | 40 | Geneva McDaniel, C. |
Spring 2027 (2271)
| Start & End Dates | Course Subject & Catalog/Class | Total Hours | Location & Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16-17 and Jan 23-24 Varies | Handgun Instructor Course LEO/0468 | 44 | Geneva Carraway |
| Jan 11-15 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Speed Measurement LEO/0323C | 40 | SLM PS-156 Brenenstuhl |
| January 2027 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Middle Management LEO/0353 | 40 | SLM PS-154 Miller |
Program Information
Seminole State College's Geneva Center is home to Seminole County's only fully operational Public Safety Training Complex and Driving Track. All the law enforcement officers in Seminole County – more than 1,000 – will train at the Center at least once a year. Another 200 Seminole State criminal justice students will use the facility each year. For additional information:
- Please call 407.708.4660 to schedule the Driving Track or Gun Range. The email address is Geneva@seminolestate.edu
We would like to hear from you. Contact us and share your ideas on what other advanced and specialized training courses you would like to see offered in the future. All comments and suggestions are welcome. For more information regarding advanced and specialized training, call 407.708.2299 or email Patty Hoenig .