Law Enforcement

Defensive Driving Programs

The School of Justice at Miami Dade College offers a variety of driver improvement and vehicle safety courses. A full-time driving range is staffed by experienced current and retired police officers, including several instructors who have attained a Master Instructor rating from the State of Florida.

Courses include:

  • Driver Improvement – An eight-hour course designed to refresh driving skills.
  • Commercial Fleet Safety Course – A 16-hour course that discusses vehicle dynamic and vehicle safety, followed by 12 hours of driving instructions that includes vehicle handling, emergency evasive techniques and wet-surface handling.
  • Advance Vehicle Operations Course – A 24-hour course that includes advanced vehicle handling techniques and vehicle operations under stress.

We are also able to custom tailor safety courses to meet a wide variety of needs. We currently offer training that would benefit anyone who works out of their vehicle or drives a vehicle as part of their job, including:

  • Government Agencies
  • Code Enforcement
  • Public Safety Aides
  • Private Security Firms
  • Commercial Fleet Operations

Registration Information

Please contact the School of Justice at 305-237-1400

Basic Law Enforcement Orientation Packet

Interested in becoming a certified police officer? We offer day and evening police academies!
To learn more about the police academy requirements, please download the Basic Law Enforcement Orientation packet and get started today!

Download Basic Law Enforcement Orientation Packet

Orientation is held every Tuesday at the North Campus at 6:00pm in the School of Justice (J building), Room J107. Come and have all your questions about the police academy answered. Business casual attire.

IMPORTANT:
As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service. No other discharge classifications qualify. This does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy. The Associate Degree must be from an accredited college or university. Your transcript needs to be submitted to Miami Dade College for approval before you proceed.

Additional Training Opportunities

The School of Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies also offers specialized training programs for law enforcement in areas such as:

  • Computer Facilitated Crimes
  • Terrorist Tactics
  • Active Shooter Response
  • Interview Techniques
  • Developing Strategies to Resolve Community Issues

In-Service Training & Professional Development training programs

Contact Us

You may reach us at northsoj@mdc.edu for any questions regarding Law Enforcement.