2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Florida Law Enforcement Academy 
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Law, Public Safety & Security

PSAV	
Program Number	P430105	
CIP Number	0743010700	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	770 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	33-3051 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for information regarding basic skills and the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Examination.	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster. 

The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission have established basic recruit cross-over training programs to provide lateral movement of Florida officers between criminal justice disciplines. The Florida Law Enforcement Academy is published in two volumes:  Florida Law Enforcement Academy Training Program Version 2014.07 and Florida Basic Recruit Training Program High Liability, Volume 2.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of one occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3) (b), F.S.

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 full-time or part-time Law Enforcement Officer (SOC 33-3051).

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 restraining techniques; traffic control and direction, DUI enforcement techniques; first aid techniques; communications skills; and human relations skills.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	
A	CJK0001	Introduction to Law Enforcement	LAW ENF @7    7G
CORR OFF 7 G	10 hours	33-3051
	
	      CJK0012	Legal		62 hours		
	CJK0013	Interactions in a Diverse Community		40 hours		
	CJK0014	Interviewing and Report Writing		56 hours		
	CJK0064	Fundamentals of Patrol		35 hours		
	CJK0065	Calls for Service		36 hours		
	CJK0077	Criminal Investigations		50 hours		
	CJK0078	Crime Scene to Courtroom		35 hours		
	CJK0092	Critical Incidents		44 hours		
	CJK0087	Traffic Stops		30 hours		
	CJK0084	DUI Traffic Stops		24 hours		
	CJK0088	Traffic Crash Investigations		32 hours		
	CJK0020	CMS Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations		48 hours		
	CJK0031	CMS First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers		40 hours		
	CJK0040	CMS Criminal Justice Firearms		80 hours		
	CJK0051	CMS Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics		80 hours		
	CJK0422	Dart-Firing Stun Gun		8 hours		
	CJK0096	Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness Training/Law Enforcement		60 hours		

Standards

The Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC) is responsible for establishing uniform minimum standards for the employment and training of full-time, part-time, and auxiliary law enforcement, and correctional and correctional probation officers and for establishing and maintaining officer training programs, curricula requirements, and certification of training schools and training school instructors.

The Curriculum Development staff is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and revision of job-related curricula for the commission-approved basic recruit, advanced, specialized, and specialized instructor training programs for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.

The commission-approved curricula for the Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program ATMS# 2000 is available at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/Documents/Curriculum/CMS2015/2015-LE-IG.aspx. The FDLE Criminal Justice Training Curriculum is available at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/CJST/curriculum/2015-Curriculum/2015-Curriculum.aspx.

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Florida Department of Law Enforcement provides periodic updates to their curriculum and technical assistance through their frequently asked questions that can be located at:  http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/89630352-8b94-43f2-a8c5-ffdc5d9ddcfd/Curriculum-Home-Page.aspx

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills (if applicable)

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics N/A, Language N/A, and Reading N/A.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.) Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml