The goal of the Defensive Tactics Instructor Course is to train new instructors to teach the Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics course in the
Florida Basic Recruit Training Program and Advanced Defensive Tactics (#1405). Upon completion of this course, instructor students will be eligible for certification by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as a High-Liability Instructor qualified to teach
Defensive Tactics.
Eligibility Requirements: Students must be a certified general instructor or in the process of obtaining this certification and have 3 years’ experience as a certified criminal justice officer/deputy or 3 years’ experience in defensive tactics. Students will be required to pass written examination with minimum 85% and demonstrate proficiencies.
There is an attendance policy and those attending will be required to pass a written exam by a minimum of 85% and demonstrate proficiencies.
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