April

DATE: April 7-8, 2026 - 8:30 a.m- 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Daytona State College - ATC campus

Not eligible for Salary Incentive

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide criminal justice officers with the skills to de-escalate high tension situations.

This course is part of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Specialized Training Program pursuant to Rule 11B-35.007, F.A.C. Courses in the Specialized Training Program are designed for post-basic or in-service training to enhance an officer’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in a specific area and may be credited toward an officer’s mandatory retraining, pursuant to Rule 11B-27.00212, F.A.C.

NOTE: Students must attend all sessions of the course.
INSTRUCTOR: Detective Kenneth Jones, Florida Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations

THIS TRAINING COURSE IS CJSTC TRUST FUNDED
REGION 7 OFFICERS HAVE FIRST SEATING PRIORITY 

REGISTRATION: 

Please email a completed Daytona State College Training
Registration Form to FDLETraining@daytonastate.edu 

DATE: April 17, 2026 - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Daytona State College
School of Emergency Services
ATC Campus
1770 Technology Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32117

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Officers, Detectives, SRO’s,
Dispatchers, Crime Analysts, etc.

RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL

WHAT TO BRING:
This is a hands-on course, students are required to bring a laptop or tablet with internet access.

COST:
$250 per student
$225 groups of 3 or more

REGISTER:
www.covertmediaconsulting.com

This one-day course gives law enforcement officers the skills to locate, evaluate, and preserve critical information from publicly available sources — including social media, websites, and other online platforms. Through real-world examples, hands on exercises, and expert instruction, participants will learn how to lawfully and effectively gather intelligence, track criminal activity, and secure digital evidence. Attendees will gain insights into emerging online trends and evolving criminal tactics, ensuring they stay ahead in the digital investigative landscape. By the end of the day, officers will be equipped with actionable skills they can apply immediately to ongoing investigations.

TOPICS COVERED:
• Legal & ethical considerations in OSINT & social media investigations
• Techniques for locating and evaluating online information
• Investigating Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Snapchat, and more
• Responding to exigent circumstances online
• Executing legal process for social media platforms
• Documenting searches for court readiness
• Preserving and securing digital evidence
Course Benefits:
• Practice skills with live case-based exercises
• Receive a FREE investigative resource guide
• Discover powerful (and free) online databases & tools

By the end of the course, officers will have a practical, tested framework for using social media and open-source intelligence to strengthen investigations and enhance public safety.

INSTRUCTOR: We only use active law enforcement, who are currently using these techniques in their daily roles as
our instructors. By doing this, it keeps the material up to date and immediately applicable for the students. The
instructors can use their own active cases to reinforce the techniques taught in the class. You can read all our instructor biographies on our website.

CJSTC Course # 036 - 40 Hours

CJSTC Course #1196 - 16 Hours

DATE: Tuesday, April 28 – Wednesday, April 29, 2026
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LOCATION: DSC Advanced Technology College

Not eligible for Salary Incentive

COURSE: This specialized course provides training on the statutory, constitutional, judicial, and practical requirements governing forfeiture under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, emphasizing the judicious and lawful application of forfeiture authority. Participants will receive instruction on sections 932.701–932.7062, Florida Statutes, and the long-standing guidelines developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Florida Sheriffs Association, and the Florida Police Chiefs Association.

NOTE: Students must attend all sessions of the course.

INSTRUCTOR: Lt. Sean Hawkins, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

THIS TRAINING COURSE IS CJSTC TRUST FUNDED
REGION 7 OFFICERS HAVE FIRST SEATING PRIORITY

REGISTER:
Please email a completed Daytona State College Training
Registration Form to
FDLETraining@daytonastate.edu

DATE: April 27 – Friday, May 8, 2026 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
LOCATION: DSC Advanced Technology College

Salary Incentive or Mandatory Retraining

COURSE: Participants will engage in hands-on learning using real-world scenarios, case studies, and role-play exercises to apply key concepts in practical settings. Instruction is supported by Florida statutes, applicable case law, federal law, and self-assessment tools such as leadership style surveys and personality inventories.
The course also emphasizes the importance of officer wellness and its impact on performance and community safety.

NOTE: Students must attend all sessions of the course. Daily attire must be business casual, professional dress, or the approved agency uniform only.

INSTRUCTOR: DSC Adjunct Instructors and more

THIS TRAINING COURSE IS CJSTC TRUST FUNDED
REGION 7 OFFICERS HAVE FIRST SEATING PRIORITY

REGISTER:
Please email a completed Daytona State College Training
Registration Form to
FDLETraining@daytonastate.edu