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.

2024-2025 Advanced and Specialized Training Calendar

CourseDatesDays TimeHours
February 2026
Florida General Instructor Techniques2/2/26-2/26/26Monday-Thursday1800-220064
Speed Measurement2/9/26-2/13/26Monday-Friday1100-200040
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
June 2025
Tactical Operations and High-Risk Warrant Service6/23/25-6/27/25Monday-Wednesday

Thursday

Friday
800-1700

1300-2300

800-1300
44
Elder Abuse Investigations6/23/25-6/27/25Monday-Friday800-170040
Traffic Crash Reconstruction6/16/25-6/27/25Monday-Friday800-170080
General Instructor Refresher (Online)6/9/25-6/13/25Online8
Injury and Death Investigations6/2/25-6/6/25Monday-Friday0800-170040
Field Training Officer6/2/25-6/6/25Monday-Friday800-170040