The Full-Time Basic Law Enforcement Academy runs for approximately 6 months, Monday -Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Class hours do change during the training to achieve certain objectives. Vehicle Operations and Firearms training is scheduled between 2:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
The School of Justice conducts a Part-Time Basic Law Enforcement Academy runs for approximately 9 months, Monday -Friday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The cost andrequirements for this program are the same as the Full-Time Academy.
Both full time and part-time programs deliver 844 hours of Basic Law Enforcement Training.
MDC’s School of Justice Students completing the Florida Law Enforcement Academy program may obtain a free one-time only Pearson VUE voucher to cover the fee for the Law Enforcement exam!
To qualify for this incentive, students must meet all of the following criteria:
*Exceptions for taking the test at another MDC test site will be processed on a case by case basis.
Retakers can opt for a discounted voucher with a fee = $70. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement exam is purchased through Testing and Assessment at OneTesting (Select District Testing for Location).
For more voucher and testing information, current students please contact:
Office of Industry CertificationsVisit the program page for more information:
Florida CMS Law Enforcement BRT
Interested in becoming a certified police officer? We offer day and evening police academies!
To learn more about the police academy requirements, please download the Basic Law Enforcement Orientation packet and get started today!
Orientation is held every Tuesday at the North Campus at 6:00pm in Room 8116. Come and have all your questions about the police academy answered.
IMPORTANT:
As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service. No other discharge classifications qualify. This does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy. The Associate Degree must be from an accredited college or university. Your transcript needs to be submitted to Miami Dade College for approval before you proceed.
The School of Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies also offers specialized training programs for law enforcement in areas such as:
