Overview

• Mandatory Training

• Name

  CJSTC Advanced Course 802
• Dates and Times

  August 4 – 7, 2025; 1300-2200 hrs.
  August 8, 2025; 0800-1700 hrs.
  August 11 – 14, 2025; 1300-2200 hrs.
  August 15, 2025; 0800-1700 hrs.
  
• Course Description

  The goal of the 80-hour Defensive Tactics (DT) Instructor Course is to prepare an instructor student to obtain CJSTC certification as a High-Liability Instructor in DT and instruct the CMS Criminal Justice DT portion of the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program. Topic areas covered in the class include communication skills, conflict management, DT techniques, ethics, facilitation, officer safety, and professionalism.  This instructor course may only be used towards an officer’s mandatory retraining requirements per Florida Statutes, this is NOT a Salary Incentive course.

• Instructors

  Lt. Charlie Nahrwold, Alachua Police Department
• Location

  Institute of Public Safety
  Kirkpatrick Center
  3737 NE 39th Avenue
  Gainesville, FL 32609

• Dress Policy

  Casual/business casual clothing is recommended. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops and/or offensive T-shirts are unacceptable attire. Law enforcement personnel not in uniform that are carrying exposed firearms must prominently display agency ID and/or badge at all times while on college property.

• Cost

  No cost to officers in Region IV. Priority is given to officers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. All other officers will be waitlisted and added to the roster as space permits.

• Registration

  • Seating is limited.
  • Forms must be submitted prior to 07/18/2025
  • Please complete the Training Authorization Form and email to Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator or fax to 352-271-2929. You will receive an email confirmation that the form has been received.
• Questions?

  Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.