Tallahassee State College

Officer practicing with radar speed detector.

DUI and Traffic Safety Training

FDOT Grant Funded Courses

FDOT classes are grant funded for all sworn Florida law enforcement officers. Due to specific federal funding restrictions, federal employees, state correctional officers, or non-sworn personnel cannot be covered under this tuition waiver. However, consideration may be granted based on availability. Prior to registering online, the above-listed personnel should contact us at [email protected] to obtain approval. Upon approval, personnel may attend and a tuition fee may apply.

Prior to registering, approval MUST be obtained by appropriate agency personnel. Online registration for the attending officer should be made by a supervisor or training officer. 

Lodging and Meals 

Tuition is covered under the grant for all FDOT classes. On-site lodging and meals are paid in full by the grant only for classes held at FPSI in Havana, FL and the student is traveling more than 50 miles.  For classes not held on FPSI's campus, meals and lodging will be the responsibility of the officer's agency. 

Registration Confirmation

Upon completion of your online registration, an email will be sent to the email address(es) provided within two business days to officially confirm registration. If you do not receive confirmation within this timeframe, please send an email to [email protected].

Traffic Safety Courses

Advanced Traffic Homicide Investigation

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 2024-2025

Dates/Times/Locations:   

December 2-13, 2024

December 2-13, 2024

January 27-February 7, 2025

February 3-14, 2025

February 18-27, 2025

April 7-18, 2025

April 7-18, 2025

May 19-30, 2025

 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

Basic Traffic Homicide Investigation

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 2024-2025 

Dates/Times/Locations:

 January 13-24, 2025

 February 17-27, 2025

 February 24-March 7, 2025

  March 4-13, 2025

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

Crash Scene Mapping Using Speed Laser Technology

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.

Upcoming Classes 

FPSI Training Authorization

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2024-2025

Dates/Times/Locations:

 January 20-24, 2025

February 10-14, 2025

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

Speed Measurement 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 2024-2025

Dates/Times/Locations: 

 December 9-13, 2024 Class is Full

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
  • The College of the Florida Keys, Institute for Public Safety
  • Hosted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Marathon Aviation Hangar Classroom
  • 10100 Overseas Hwy
  • Marathon, Florida 33050
  • SMC - Marathon (Dec 9-13, 2024) Flyer

January 9-30, 2025

  •  12 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Thursday Only - January 9, 16, 23, & 30)
  • Florida Public Safety Institute, Classroom Building, Room #217
  • 75 College Drive
  • Havana, Florida 32333
  • SMC - FPSI (Jan 9-30, 2025) Flyer

January 13-17, 2025 Class is Full

January 27-31, 2025

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
  • Gulf Coast State College Public Safety
  • Emergency Operations Center Building, Classroom #106
  • 700 Highway 2300
  • Panama City, Florida 32409
  • SMC - Panama City (Jan 27-31, 2025) Flyer

January 27-31, 2025 Class is Full

February 10-13, 2025 Class is Full

February 24-28, 2025

February 24-28, 2025 Class is Full

February 24-28, 2025

March 24-28, 2025

May 12-16, 2025

June 9-13, 2025

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

Speed Measurement Instructor

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 2024-2025

Dates/Times/Locations:

January 13-16, 2025

February 18-19, 2025

February 24-28, 2025

March 17-21, 2025

April 7-11, 2025

April 7-11, 2025

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

Traffic Crash Reconstruction

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 2024-2025

Dates/Times/Locations: 

January 13-24, 2025

 January 27-February 6, 2025

 March 31 - April 11, 2025

May 5-16, 2025

June 2-13, 2025

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

Breath Test Operator Course

Course Description

This 16-hour course reviews the rules for obtaining and analyzing breath samples during breath testing and meets the requirements to certify the breath test operator’s permit using the Intoxilyzer 8000 series instrument.

Training will include the role of the breath test operator, the instrumentation used to analyze breath test samples, how to properly obtain reliable breath samples, and the proper way to administer a breath test using the Intoxilyzer 8000.

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 or Non-Sworn employed by a law enforcement agency
  • Non-Sworn Agency Members will require prior FDOT approval before registration is complete (FDLE/FDOT Requirement) (the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request and a copy of the Non-Sworn Agency Members Job Description 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.

Who Should Attend:

Law enforcement officers and/or Non-Sworn Agency Members seeking to become BTO certified 

Upcoming Classes                                               

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2024-2025

Dates/Times/Locations:

 January 6-9, 2025

January 13-14, 2025

February 4-7, 2025

February 18-19, 2025

February 20-27, 2025

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

More Information

Contact Us

Gerry Barrett

FDOT Training Coordinator

[email protected]

(850) 201-7739

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