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

CourseDatesDays TimeHours
March 2026
Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations - Advanced2/23/26-4/3/26Monday-Friday800-170080
Gangs and Security Threat Groups3/23/26-3/27/26Monday-Friday800-170040
February 2026
Florida General Instructor Techniques2/2/26-2/26/26Monday-Thursday1800-220064
Speed Measurement2/9/26-2/13/26Monday-Friday1100-200040
January 2026
Basic Traffic Homicide Investigations - Advanced01/19/26-01/30/26Monday-Friday800-170080
December 2025
DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing12/08/25-12/10/25Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1000-1900
1200-2100
1000-1900
24
November 2025
Field Training Officer for Correctional Officers11/17/25-11/21/25Monday-Friday800-170040
Speed Measurement11/3/25-11/7/25Monday-Firday1100-200040
October 2025
Defensive Tactics Instructor Course10/27/25-11/21/25Monday-Friday1800-220080
Agency Inspector Renewal10/27/25Monday800-15006
Agency Inspector10/20/25Monday-Wednesday800-170024
Florida General Instructor Techniques10/13/25-10/22/25Monday-Friday800-170064
General Instructor Refresher (Online)10/13/25-10/17/25OnlineOnline8
September 2025
Handgun Instructor9/29/25-10/3/25Monday
Tuesday-Friday
800-2200
800-1700
44
HERO Interviewing Techniques10/9/25 & 10/23/25
11/6/25 & 11/20/25
12/4/25
800-170048
Speed Measurement Instructor9/22/25-9/26/25Monday-Friday1100-200040
Line Supervision9/15/25-10/10/25Monday-Friday1830-223080
Breath Test Operator9/8/25-9/9/25Monday-Tuesday800-170016
Breath Test Operator Renewal9/10/25Wednesday800-12004
August 2025
Child Abuse Investigations8/11/25-8/22/25Monday-Friday1800-220040
July 2025
Substance Abuse Awareness & Education7/28/25-8/1/25Monday-Friday800-170040
Advanced Report Writing and Review7/14/25-7/18/25Monday-Friday800-170040
School Resource Officer7/7/25-7/11/25Monday-Friday800-170040