CJK0051 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics -

80 Clock Hours/2.67 Vocational Credits

(Offered as needed)

This course is a component of the Florida Law Enforcement or Correctional Officer Academy. It is designed to prepare prospective officers to control subjects and defend themselves using appropriate defensive tactics in accordance with Florida State Statue, the United States Constitution, and case law. This course includes classroom instruction and practical physical exercises and demonstrations. This course is open only to students admitted to the Florida Law Enforcement or Correctional Officer Academy.

*Vocational courses are not applicable to the A.A. or A.S. degree or to the College Credit Certificate without an approved articulation agreement. Vocational courses, offered in clock hours, are courses that can be used for the awarding of Career and Technical or Vocational Certificates. In addition, vocational courses may be articulated to college credit and applied to college credit certificates or A.S. degree programs. Students should work closely with an advisor to plan their studies in a way to take advantage of this opportunity.