IPS Training Calendar
Advanced and Specialized Training Calendar
Persons interested in attending any of the classes listed below should submit a training request through their agency or contact Kelly Daley at 863.297.1030 for further information and instructions on applying.
Please complete the registration/authorization form that is attached to each course announcement.
* Use this form when applying for an advanced/specialized class at the Institute of Public Safety. It may be completed, scanned, and emailed to IPS staff or faxed to 863.297.1045. Contact Kelly at 863.298.6804 with any questions regarding classes.
Visitors to this webpage who desire emailed announcements of training may place their names and email addresses on the list by emailing jdentel@polk.edu
- Additional classes may be scheduled.
- Time and date of some offerings may change.
- Location of classes will be noted on flyers.
2025-2026 Advanced and Specialized Training Calendar
| Course | Dates | Days | Time | Hours |
| March 2026 | ||||
| Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations - Advanced | 2/23/26-4/3/26 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 80 |
| Gangs and Security Threat Groups | 3/23/26-3/27/26 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 40 |
| February 2026 | ||||
| Florida General Instructor Techniques | 2/2/26-2/26/26 | Monday-Thursday | 1800-2200 | 64 |
| Speed Measurement | 2/9/26-2/13/26 | Monday-Friday | 1100-2000 | 40 |
| January 2026 | ||||
| Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations - Advanced | 01/19/26-01/30/26 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 80 |
| Hostage Crisis Negotiations | 1/12/26-1/16/26 | Monday-Friday | 1200-2100 | 40 |
| December 2025 | ||||
| DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | 12/08/25-12/10/25 | Monday Tuesday Wednesday | 1000-1900 1200-2100 1000-1900 | 24 |
| November 2025 | ||||
| Field Training Officer for Correctional Officers | 11/17/25-11/21/25 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 40 |
| Speed Measurement | 11/3/25-11/7/25 | Monday-Firday | 1100-2000 | 40 |
| October 2025 | ||||
| Defensive Tactics Instructor Course | 10/27/25-11/21/25 | Monday-Friday | 1800-2200 | 80 |
| Agency Inspector Renewal | 10/27/25 | Monday | 800-1500 | 6 |
| Agency Inspector | 10/20/25 | Monday-Wednesday | 800-1700 | 24 |
| Florida General Instructor Techniques | 10/13/25-10/22/25 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 64 |
| General Instructor Refresher (Online) | 10/13/25-10/17/25 | Online | Online | 8 |
| September 2025 | ||||
| Handgun Instructor | 9/29/25-10/3/25 | Monday Tuesday-Friday | 800-2200 800-1700 | 44 |
| HERO Interviewing Techniques | 10/9/25 & 10/23/25 11/6/25 & 11/20/25 12/4/25 | 800-1700 | 48 | |
| Speed Measurement Instructor | 9/22/25-9/26/25 | Monday-Friday | 1100-2000 | 40 |
| Line Supervision | 9/15/25-10/10/25 | Monday-Friday | 1830-2230 | 80 |
| Breath Test Operator | 9/8/25-9/9/25 | Monday-Tuesday | 800-1700 | 16 |
| Breath Test Operator Renewal | 9/10/25 | Wednesday | 800-1200 | 4 |
| August 2025 | ||||
| Child Abuse Investigations | 8/11/25-8/22/25 | Monday-Friday | 1800-2200 | 40 |
| July 2025 | ||||
| Substance Abuse Awareness & Education | 7/28/25-8/1/25 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 40 |
| Advanced Report Writing and Review | 7/14/25-7/18/25 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 40 |
| School Resource Officer | 7/7/25-7/11/25 | Monday-Friday | 800-1700 | 40 |
