Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety

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Events

Today Apr 28

Tuition and Fees for Summer Semester Due May 8, 2026

Wednesday, 4/08/26 - Friday, 5/08/26

Thu Apr 30

Graduation

Thursday, 4/30/26 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM RP Funding Center 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland

Thu Apr 30

Graduation

Thursday, 4/30/26 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM RP Funding Center

Wed May 06

Last Faculty Work Day

Wednesday, 5/06/26 - All Day

Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Evening/Crossover

The evening Basic Recruit Training for law enforcement / crossover scheduled for May 20, 2026 through February 5, 2027 has been cancelled. The next evening law enforcement / crossover training class is scheduled for May 2027.

LE Evening/Auxiliary/Crossover Programs Coordinator:
Sgt. John Wiertel
863.669.2991
jwiertel@polk.edu

The Institute of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for both a full-time day law enforcement academy class and a part-time evening law enforcement class. For more information, contact kctips-training@polk.edu.