Daytona State College’s Law Enforcement Academy graduates average 94% pass for State Officer Certification Exam

The most recent graduating Academy cohort earned 100% on the State exam along with 100% job placement.

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (June 12, 2024) – Graduates of Daytona State College’s Law Enforcement Academy boast an average 94% pass rate for the State Officer Certification Exam, according to recent state reporting.

DSC Academy recruits also average a 94% placement rate after graduation and are serving in law enforcement agencies throughout Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The most recent graduating academy recruits earned 100% on the state exam along with 100% job placement. 

“These exam and placement results are a testament to the top-notch instructors and training we provide at our Law Enforcement Academy. We are proud to stand behind our exemplary track record,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, President of Daytona State College. “Our recruits have chosen to pursue careers in public service and our goal is always to give them the best training available anywhere, so they can confidently protect and serve our communities.”

Daytona State is the largest training academy in Volusia and Flagler counties, and serves Florida's Criminal Justice Training Region VII encompassing Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. 

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature are investing approximately $20 million toward construction of a new state-of-the-art Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services Training Center on DSC’s DeLand Campus. Recruits and current law enforcement officers receiving advanced training will have the advantage utilizing an all-weather indoor firing range, high-speed and defensive driving training track, and an Active Scenario Training Structure. The College is also remodeling two buildings on the DeLand Campus that will house classrooms and facilities supporting virtual reality and defensive tactics training, as well as patient simulators for EMT and paramedic training.

When the Center opens in early 2025, it will provide training for 240 law enforcement recruits, 70 correctional officer recruits, and 250 Emergency Medical Technician and paramedic students annually.

“Our instructors are the best of the best, and the majority come from careers with local law enforcement agencies,” said Evan Doyle, Director of the Charles M. Curb School of Emergency Services. “Their training not only addresses everything required to pass the State Officer Certification Exam, but incorporates additional elements that address the ever-evolving fields of law enforcement and corrections.”

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Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, business, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media, and more. 

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans multiple times.