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The Institute of Public Safety is accepting applications for a Summer, 2009 full-time law enforcement academy. Call 863-298-6804 for an appointment for application.

 

Basic Law Enforcement Academy - Day

 

Law Enforcement Academy Coordinator : Sgt. James  Roberts Phone: 863-669-2910. Email Address: jroberts@polk.edu  Office: WHC-175

Sgt. James "Chip" Roberts has 19 years of law enforcement experience. Sgt. Roberts has been with the Lakeland Police Department since 1989. He has held several positions throughout his career to include: Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Crime Scene Technician, Street Crimes Unit, Community Policing, and S.W.A.T. In addition to serving in these capacities, Sgt. Roberts has supervisory experience in the Uniform Patrol Division, Community Policing Section, and was the Executive Director of the Lakeland Police Athletic League. Sgt. Roberts holds a B.A. Degree in Criminology from Saint Leo University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Troy State University. Sgt Roberts is also an Adjunct Professor for Barry University. Sgt. Roberts began his assignment as Law Enforcement Coordinator at the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety in July of 2008.

                         


 

The Institute of Public Safety's schedule for the Fall Day Law Enforcement Basic Academy Class BLE08- 03 to start December 17, 2008 is as follows:

 

Application Deadline............. October 10, 5:00PM

Physical Abilities Test............ October 16, 7:45AM

Interviews.............................. November 4, 5, 6

Notification............................ November 10,11,12

Orientation............................ November 24

First Day of Class................... December 17

 

The Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety offers Law Enforcement day classes on an as-needed basis. Interested persons may  double-click on any of the underlined class's listed below to view and print the actual schedules. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in your computer to do this. Click on the underlined class announcements below  to view/print flyers. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to do this. Double-click on Acrobat Reader icon below to download free reader for displaying and printing pdf files. 

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2008/2009 Day Law Enforcement  Academy Class Schedule

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CMS Law Enforcement Academy BLE08-03 12/17/08-5/21/09 PCC
                                  
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