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Training Academy
Advanced / Specialized Courses
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office Training Academy offers Advanced and Specialized Training Courses for professionals working as law enforcement.
Officers: See calendar and course flyers below. Contact your agency's authorized training representative to facilitate your registration for classes, with approval by the appropriate chain of command.
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Training Authorization Forms are required for all officers to attend classes.
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MOST CLASSES ARE TUITION TRUST FUNDED FOR REGION VII SWORN OFFICERS. Seating priority will be given to sworn officers of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office first, then remaining Region VII officers. Seats are available to all others on a space-available basis only.
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Attendance Policy: Full attendance is mandatory for all Advanced & Specialized Courses.
Any Questions? Contact the Training Academy Administrator at BRose@volusiasheriff.gov with questions about the registration process.
Classes may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
There must be sufficient attendance to support the costs to run classes.
DATES | COURSE | INSTRUCTOR |
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MAY 19 – 23, 2025 | FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (15 MAX) | Sr. Deputy Randy Post |
JUNE 2 – 6, 2025 | CJSTC #800 | Deputy Akhil Patel |
JUNE 9 – 13, 2025 | CASE PREP & COURT PRESENTATION | Deputy Justin Ferrari |
JUNE 16 – 17, 2025 | National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) | |
JUNE 23 – 27, 2025 | FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR (FULL) | Deputy Mike Berard |
JUNE 30, 2025 | Dr. Chester Wilson | |
JULY 7 – 18, 2025 | DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR | Deputy Pedro Palmier |
JULY 21 – 25, 2025 | SPEED MEASUREMENT | Deputy Akhil Patel |
JULY 21 – 25, 2025 | SPEED MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTOR | Deputy Akhil Patel |
AUG 4 – 8, 2025 | ADULT SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS | Deputy Justin Ferrari |
AUG 18 – 22, 2025 | GENERAL INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES | Sergeant Todd Raible |
SEPT 22 – 26, 2025 | FIELD TRAINING OFFICER | Deputy Akhil Patel |
OCT 6 – 10, 2025 | CHILD SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS | Deputy Justin Ferrari |
OCT 20 – 31, 2025 | BASIC TRAFFIC HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS (15 MAX) | Sr. Deputy Chris LeCates |
NOV 3 – 7, 2025 | CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION | Deputy Justin Ferrari |
NOV 10 – 21, 2025 | ADVANCED TRAFFIC HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS (15 MAX) | Sr. Deputy Chris LeCates |
The Volusia Sheriff's Office offers the HR 218 qualification course, also known as the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, a firearms qualification course for retired law enforcement officers in Florida. This program is open to retired LEOs who are Volusia County residents. Certification is good for one year from the date of qualification. For more information and to sign up, click here.