DUI and Traffic Safety - Tallahassee State College (2024)

Course Description

The student will learn additional laws of physics that apply to speed, acceleration, and friction forces. The dynamics of a vehicle in motion with respect to airborne situations such as falls, vaults, and flips will be covered. An introduction to linear momentum will complete this vehicle dynamics section. The student will also learn to analyze impact damages as it relates to vehicle and occupant movement.

This course is ideal for the Law Enforcement Professional on a career track to become a traffic crash reconstructionist. An exercise in the measurement of vehicle crush deformation will be conducted.

Course Topics

• Vehicle Lamp Examination
• Vehicle Tire Evaluation
• Vehicle Dynamics, motion, distance, and time
• Vehicle Airborne Dynamics
• Vehicle Damage Evaluation
• Conservation of Momentum
• Practical Exercise

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 80 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only.

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators. Students must have successfully completed Basic Traffic Homicide or its equivalent. An equivalent would be "At Scene Traffic Crash Invest." Certificates from an equivalent course will be required.

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

All materials for classwork will be provided for this course. Please bring any measuring equipment for outdoor projects (Survey type equipment is not needed)

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2023-2024

Dates/Times/Locations:

July 22 - August 2, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Pinellas Park Police Department
• 7700 59TH ST N
• Pinellas Park, Florida 33781
• ADVTHI - Pinellas Park (Jul 22-Aug 2, 2024) Flyer

August 1 - 11, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Thurs - Sun)
• Florida Public Safety Institute, Classroom Building, Room #217
• 75 College Drive
• Havana, Florida 32333
• ADVTHI - FPSI (Aug 1-11, 2024) Flyer

August 19-30, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• St Johns River State College
• 2990 College Drive, Building J Room #J114
• St Augustine, Florida 32084
• ADVTHI - St Augustine (Aug 19-30, 2024) Flyer

FY 2024-2025

October 15-24, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon - Thurs)
• Clearwater Police Department—District 3 Operation Training Center
• 2851 N. McMullen Booth Rd
• Clearwater, Florida 33761
• ADVTHI - Clearwater (Oct 15-24, 2024) Flyer

December 2-13, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Daytona State College, Advanced Technology College
• 1770 Technology Blvd, Room #238
• Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
• ADVTHI - Daytona Beach (Dec 2-13, 2024) Flyer

December 2-13, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Broward College- Building 22, Room 105
• 3501 Davie Road
• Davie, Florida 33314
• ADVTHI - Davie (Dec 2-13, 2024) Flyer

February 17-27, 2025 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon - Thurs)
• Hillsborough County Sheriff's Training Academy
• 1409 N Falkenburg Rd
• Tampa, Florida 33619
• ADVTHI - Tampa (Feb 17-27, 2025) Flyer

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Lodging and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course

Course Description

The student will be refreshed on their duties and responsibilities at the scene of a crash. The student will learn how to identify evidence found on the roadway and from the vehicle. An introduction to some of the essential mathematical calculations and physical laws will be given. Also, the student will learn how to measure and diagram and how to use photography and video to document the scene. The student will also participate in practical exercises involving measuring and diagramming.

Course Topics

• Physical evidence from the roadway
• Physical evidence from the vehicle
• Frictional forces and acceleration
• Determining speeds from skid mark evidence
• Crash scene photography
• Methods of measuring crash scenes
• Diagramming scenes and use of traffic templates
• Case Preparation

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 80 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only.

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators. There are no additional requirements, but an aptitude for mathematics and science is desirable.

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

All materials for classwork will be provided for this course. Please bring any measuring equipment for outdoor projects (Survey type equipment is not needed)

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2023-2024

Dates/Times/Locations:

August 19 - 30, 2024 CLASS IS FULL

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
• Tarpon Springs Police Department
• 444 S. Huey Avenue
• Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
• BTHI - Tarpon Springs PD (Aug 19-30, 2024) Flyer

FY 2024-2025

October 7 - 18, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
• Broward College - Building 22, Room #105
• 3501 Davie Road
• Davie, Florida 33314
• BTHI - Davie (Oct 7-18, 2024) Flyer

October 21 - November 1, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
• St Johns River State College
• 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room # J114
• St Augustine, Florida 32084
• BTHI - St Augustine (Oct 21-Nov 1, 2024) Flyer

October 28 - November 8, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
• Miami-Dade Public Safety Institute & Research Center
• 9601 NW 58 Street, Room 402
• Doral, Florida 33178
• BTHI - Miami (Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2024) Flyer

November 4-15, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
• Daytona State College, Advanced Technology College
• 1770 Technology Blvd, Room #238
• Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
• BTHI - Daytona Beach (Nov 4-15, 2024) Flyer

January 13-24, 2025 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• January 13-17, 2025 (8am – 5pm) Mon-Fri & January 21-24, 2025 (7am – 6pm) Tues-Fri
• Tarpon Springs Police Department
• 444 S. Huey Avenue
• Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
• BTHI - Tarpon Springs (Jan 13-24, 2025) Flyer

February 17-27, 2025 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon - Thurs)
• Florida Public Safety Institute, Conference Center
• 75 College Drive
• Havana, Florida 32333
• BTHI - FPSI (Feb 17-27, 2025) Flyer

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course

Course Description

The student will learn additional laws of physics that apply to speed, acceleration, and friction forces. The dynamics of a vehicle in motion with respect to airborne situations such as falls, vaults, and flips will be covered. An introduction to linear momentum will complete this vehicle dynamics section. The student will also learn to analyze impact damages related to vehicle and occupant movement.

This course is ideal for the Law Enforcement Professional on a career track to become a traffic crash reconstructionist. An exercise in the measurement of vehicle crush deformation will be conducted.

This course will teach the student how to map a crash scene efficiently. The student will learn the geometric concepts of points, lines, and curves. The nomenclature of the mapping equipment, along with the proper setup, and leveling, will be covered. This class has an intensive hands-on element, and students will map numerous scenes under instructor guidance.

Course Topics

• Overview mapping systems
• Introduction to coordinate geometry
• The LTI laser mapping system
• Methods of measuring
• Relocating the system
• Measuring in 3 dimensions
• Mapping data and the download process

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators.

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

Students will be learning the Laser Technology Map Star System. It is recommended that at least one system per every three students for an agency is brought with them to class. Additional spare systems will be very limited. If you would like to bring your own laptop computer, you are welcome to do so.

UpcomingClasses

FPSI Training Authorization

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2023-2024

Dates/Times/Locations:

July 29 - August 2, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Florida State College of Jacksonville (Classroom #212)
• 4715 Capper Road
• Jacksonville, Florida 32218
• CRSMAP - Jacksonville (Jul 29 - Aug 2, 2024) Flyer

August 19-23, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• North Miami Police Department
• 700 Northeast 124th Street
• North Miami, Florida 33161
• CRSMAP - N Miami (Aug 19-23, 2024) Flyer

November 18-22, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
• Florida Public Safety Institute, Classroom Building, Room #216
• 75 College Drive
• Havana, Florida 32333
• CRSMAP - FPSI (Nov 18-22, 2024) Flyer

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course

Course Description

This is the CJSTC and FDLE-certified course for speed measurement. The student will become a certified operator of Doppler radar and laser equipment.

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 40 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only.

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be a sworn Florida law enforcement officer.

What should I bring?

All materials will be provided for this course.

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2023-2024

Dates/Times/Locations:

July 22-25, 2024 CLASS IS FULL

• 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon-Thurs)
• St Johns River State College
• 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room #J114
• St Augustine, Florida 32084
• SMC - St Augustine (July 22-25, 2024) Flyer

August 5-9, 2024 CLASS IS FULL

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• City of Miami Police Department
• 350 NW 2nd Avenue, Room #331/332
• Miami, Florida 33128
• SMC - Miami (August 5-9, 2024) Flyer

August 26-30, 2024 CLASS IS FULL

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Eastern Florida State College - Public Safety Institute Building 8, Room #128
• 3865 North Wickham Road
• Melbourne, Florida 32935
• SMC - Melbourne (Aug 26-30, 2024) Flyer

FY 2024-2025

October 7-11, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Eastern Florida State College - Public Safety Institute Building 8, Room #128
• 3865 North Wickham Road
• Melbourne, Florida 32935
• SMC - Melbourne (Oct 7-11, 2024) Flyer

October 21-25, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• City of Miami Police Department
• 350 NW 2nd Avenue, Room #331/332
• Miami, Florida 33128
• SMC - Miami (October 21-25, 2024) Flyer

October 28 - November 1, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Green Cove Springs Police Department
• 1001 Idlewild Avenue
• Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043
• SMC - Green Cove Springs (Oct 28 - Nov 1, 2024) Flyer

November 4-8, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Tarpon Springs Police Department
• 444 S. Huey Avenue
• Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689
• SMC - Tarpon Springs (Nov 4-8, 2024) Flyer

November 11-15, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Charles F. Dodge City Center
• Hosted by the Pembroke Pines Police Department
• 601 City Center Way, Room #A102
• Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
• SMC - Pembroke Pines (Nov 11-15, 2024) Flyer

November 18-21, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon-Thurs)
• St Johns River State College
• 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room #J114
• St Augustine, Florida 32084
• SMC - St Augustine (Nov 18-21, 2024) Flyer

November 18-22, 2024PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• North Palm Beach Police Department
• 560 US Highway 1
• North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
• SMC - N Palm Beach (Nov 18-22, 2024) Flyer

November 18-22, 2024PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office – Public Safety Training Complex
• 650 Chappie Jame Street SW
• Crestview, Florida 32536
• SMC - Crestview (Nov 18-22, 2024) Flyer

January 27-31, 2025 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• Hialeah Police Department Training Center
• 810 East 56 Street Classroom # 2
• Hialeah, Florida 33013
• SMC - Hialeah (Jan 27-31, 2025) Flyer

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

During training, the student is expected to attend the entire class. Absence due to medical, family, or agency requirements must be approved by the instructor and made up on the student's own time. The maximum time that may be made up is 10%. If more than 10% is missed, the student will be withdrawn from training.

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course

Course Description

This course will provide training in both radar and laser speed measurement devices and prepare the student instructor to present the “Florida Laser / Radar Operator Course” for certification of attendees. The student instructor will learn the different scientific principles, proper operation, and various aspects of equipment used such as testing and verification protocols, case law, health issues, and many other operational considerations. Students will also take part in teaching exercises that emphasize the need for complete equipment familiarity on the part of the operator.

Salary Incentive

This course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Standards.

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

• Attendee must be a certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer
• Completion of Instructor Techniques, Laser Radar Operator, and three years experience with radar and laser (FDLE Requirement)

What should I bring?

It is recommended that the student bring an agency radar and/or laser with them to this class.

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2023-2024

Dates/Times/Locations:

September 9-13, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• City of Miami Police Department
• 350 NW 2nd Avenue, Room #331/332
• Miami, Florida 33128
• SMI - Miami (Sept 9-13, 2024) Flyer

September 23-27, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• St Johns River State College
• 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room #J114
• St Augustine, Florida 32084
• SMI - St Augustine (Sept 23-27, 2024) Flyer

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course

Course Description

The student will be refreshed on their duties and responsibilities at the scene of a crash. The student will learn how to identify evidence found on the roadway and from the vehicle. An introduction to some of the essential mathematical calculations and physical laws will be given. Also, the student will learn how to measure and diagram and how to use photography and video to document the scene. The student will also participate in practical exercises involving measuring and diagramming.

Course Topics

• Physical evidence from the roadway
• Physical evidence from the vehicle
• Frictional forces and acceleration
• Determining speeds from skid mark evidence
• Crash scene photography
• Methods of measuring crash scenes
• Diagramming scenes and use of traffic templates
• Case Preparation

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 80 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only.

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators. Participants must have taken and passed Basic Traffic Homicide and Advanced Traffic Homicide, or its equivalent. Certificates will be required; equivalent training will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis. There are no additional requirements, but an aptitude for mathematics and science is desirable.

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

All materials for classwork will be provided for this course. Please bring any measuring equipment for outdoor projects (Survey type equipment is not needed)

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2023-2024

Dates/Times/Locations:

September 16-27, 2024

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
• St Johns River State College
• 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room #J114
• St Augustine, Florida 32084
• RECON - St Augustine (Sept 16-27, 2024) Flyer

FY 2024-2025

November 4-14, 2024 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon-Thurs)
• Clearwater Police Department—District 3 Operation Training Center
• 2851 N. McMullen Booth Rd
• Clearwater, Florida 33761
• RECON - Clearwater (Nov 4-14, 2024) Flyer

January 13-24, 2025 PENDING FY 2024-2025

• 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Tues-Fri)
• Daytona State College, Advanced Technology College
• 1770 Technology Blvd, Room #238
• Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
• RECON - Daytona Beach (Jan 13-24, 2025) Flyer

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course