NOTE: Lt. Billy Rippy is the training coordinator for Troop F. Any questions should be directed to his office. To read the Frequently Asked Questions about the iLearn System, click here.

Scheduled Training Sessions

Training Topic

Location

Attendance

Annual CPR Certification Course

Saturday, May 19th, 2012. This training is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and run till around 2:00 PM.

Members are to wear the appropriate range attire (Class C uniform) and report on time for the training.

If you are unable to attend this class -- please make every effort to attend -- you will have to attend the "Make Up" class held on Saturday June 2nd.

Lunch for this training will not be provided so remember to bring your lunch and drinks for the day.

Desoto Correctional Institution

13617 SE Highway 70

Arcadia, FL 34266-7800

This training is MANDATORY for all sworn Auxiliary & Reserve Troopers.

Level One and applicants in the 'applicant testing phase' may attend the training session for observation purposes only. If they are attending, they need to sign up. Note in the comments section "Level 1" or "Applicant".

Begin the Law Enforcement Auxiliary Basic Recruit Class (LEO Academy) Troop F

The following schedule is for the most recent ABRC Academy Class. Although no new ABRC has been completed, we are leaving this schedule so you may see the detailed curriculum of the Academy.

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "Introduction"

Instructors:

April 25th - Tpr. Barbara Ehrhart, Major Ed Cleveland, Lt. Vince Crawford.

May 9th - Tpr. Barbara Ehrhart, Cpl. Rene Benavidez

May 16th - Cpl. Chris Ricci, Lt. Vincent Crawford

All classes begin at 0900 hours unless posted differently.

The following students are scheduled to attend:

This class is scheduled for:

April 25,
May 9, 16, 2009

at the Venice Police Department Training Center. The class is scheduled for 27 hours.

(Venice Police Department Training Room 1500 Lucaya Avenue, Venice, Fl. 34285 - see below for directions).

Here is a link to mapquest to the classroom location. Map of [1432-1499] Lucaya Ave
Venice, FL 34285, US

April 25th - 9 Hrs.

Introduction to Law Enforcement

Officer Training Program Overview - 1 hr
Criminal Justice Values & Ethics - 1hr
Criminal Justice System & Components - 1hr

Legal

Evolution of laws - .5 hrs
Focus on Constitutional Law - 1 hr
Classification of Offenses - .5 hr
Search & Seizures - 2 hr
Evidence Rules & Concepts - 1hr
Use of Force- 1 hr

May 9th - 9 Hrs.

Communications

Review & Exam Chapters 1 & 2 - 1hr
Radio Procedures, Equipment & Codes 1 hr
Communications and Interpersonal Skills -1 hr
Professional Behavior in a Diverse Society - 2 hrs
Preparing for the Interview - .5 hrs
Conducting the Interview - 1 hr
Documenting the Interview - .5 hrs
Taking Statements - 1 hr
Police Reports - 1 hr

May 16th - 9 Hrs.

Recording the Facts - 1 hr
Organizing the Report - 1 hr
Elements and Principles of Effective - 2 hrs
Content and Format - 1 hr
Mechanics - 1 hr

Human Issues

Responding to the Crisis - 1.5 hrs
Responding to the Elderly - 1.5 hrs

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "Patrol & Traffic"

Instructors:

May 30 - Tpr. Jennifer Drake, Sgt. Tommy Keen

June 6 - Cpl. George Kantor, Tpr. Todd Bergman

NOTE: May 30th class begins at 0800 hrs.

This class is scheduled for:

May 30,
June 6, 2009

at the Venice Police Department Training Center. The class is scheduled for 19 hours.

May 30th - 10 Hrs. -- Patrol I

Review and Exam Chapters 3 & 4 - 1hr
Officer Safety - 2hrs
Survival Skills - 2 hrs
Patrolling Techniques - 1.5 hrs
Approaching & Contacting the Suspect - 1hr
Making the Arrest and Transporting the Prisoner - 1.5 hrs
Directing Traffic - 1hr

June 6 - 9 Hrs. -- Patrol II

Incident Command - 2.5hrs
Crowd Control - .5hrs
Traffic Stops - 2hrs
Traffic Law - 2 hrs
Taking Appropriate Action - 1hr
Traffic Crash Investigations - 1hr
Responding to & Assessing the Scene - 1hr
Protecting the Scene - 1hr
Returning the Scene to Normal - 1hr

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "Investigations"

Instructors:

June 13th - Tpr. Richard Moore, Tpr. Jennifer Drake

June 20 - Cpl. Linda Powell, Tpr. Barbara Ehrhart

This class is scheduled for:

June 13 & 20, 2009

at the Venice Police Department Training Center. The class is scheduled for 17 hours.

June 13 - 9 Hrs. - Crime Scene Investigations

Review & Exam Chapters 8, 9 & 10 - 1hr
Initial Response - 1hr
Identifying Victims, Witnesses, and Suspects - 1hr
Protecting & Surveying the Crime Scene - 1hr

Criminal Investigations

Assault, Battery, and Domestic Violence - 1hr
Child Abuse - 1hr
Human Trafficking - 1hr
Kidnapping and False Imprisonment - 1hr

June 20 - 8 Hrs.

Missing & Endangered Persons - 1hr
Robbery - 1hr
Sexual Battery, Juvenile Sex Offenders, & Other Sex Crimes - 1hr
Hate Crimes - 1hr
Breach of the Peace - .5hrs
Burglary and Trespassing - 1hr
Theft and Dealing in Stolen Property - 1hr
Court Procedures - 1.5hrs

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "New Recruit Weapons Class" -- Beretta Hand Gun (FHP Issue) & Shotgun

Instructors:

June 27 - Cpl. Linda Powell, Cpl. Ed Finneran

July 11 - Sgt. Dan Taylor, Lt. John Tower, Cpl. Rene Benevidez

July 18 - Lt. Billy Rippy, Cpl. David Brunner, Lt. John Tower

July 25 - Tpr. Mike Grider, Lt. Billy Rippy, Cpl. Kim Benevidez

August 8 - Lt. Paul France, Cpl. David Brunner, Cpl. Linda Powell

August 15 - Lt. Paul France, Cpl. Ed Finneran, Cpl. Linda Powell, Lt. Nancy Newbold

August 29 - Cpl. Ed Finneran, Lt. Billy Rippy, Cpl. Linda Powell, Lt. Vincent Crawford

September 12 - Sgt. Dan Taylor, Cpl. Kim Benavidez, Lt. Vincent Crawford, Cpl. Linda Powell

This class is scheduled for:

June 27,
July 11, 18, 25,
August 8, 15, 29,
September 12, 2009 <Note new date

at DCI (Arcadia). The class is scheduled for 80 hours.

June 27 - 10 Hrs.

Review & Exam Chapters 7 & 8 - 1hr
Firearms - 9 hrs

July 11 - Firearms - 10 hrs

July 18 - Firearms - 10 hrs

July 25 - Firearms - 10 hrs

August 8 - Firearms - 10 hrs

August 15 - ASR - 10 hrs

August 29 - Firearms - 10 hrs

September 5 - Firearms - 10 hrs

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "ASR for new recruits". Instructors: Lt. Paul France, Cpl. Ed Finneran, Cpl. Linda Powell, Lt. Nancy Newbold

This class will be included in the firearms schedule above.

Saturday, August 15th

DCI (Arcadia). The class is scheduled for 8 hours plus the practical exam. NOTE: You will be sprayed with OC Spray (Oleoresin Capsicum) so bring a change of clothing.

TBD - 9 Hrs.

ASR Class -
Practical Exam

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "Dart Firing Stun Gun Class" for new recruits. Instructors: Sgt. David Contessa, Tpr. Richard Moore

This class is scheduled for:

September 19, 2009

at Manatee Technical Institute -- Lakewood Ranch. The class is scheduled for 9 hours.

Law Enforcement:
5540 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
Phone:
(941) 751-8479

September 19 - 9 Hrs.

Dart Firing Stun Gun - 7hrs
Review and Exam - 1hr

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "1st Aid Class" for new recruits -- (First Responder)

Instructors:

Sept. 26 - Cpl. Linda Powell, Tpr. Jennifer Drake, Cpl. Lona Mitchell
Oct. 3 - Tpr. Jennifer Drake, Lt. Billy Rippy
Oct. 17 - Tpr. Jennifer Drake, Cpl. Chris Ricci
Oct. 24 - Cpl. Linda Powell, Lt. Billy Rippy

This class is scheduled for:

September 26,
October 3, 17, 24, 2009

at the Venice Police Department Training Center. Venice Police Department Training Room 1500 Lucaya Avenue, Venice, Fl. 34285

The class is scheduled for 40 hours.

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "Defensive Tactics Class" for new recruits.

Instructors:

Nov. 7 - Cpl. Kim Benavidez, Cpl. Lona Mitchell
Nov. 14 - Cpl. Kim Benavidez, Lt. John Tower
Nov. 21 - Cpl. Benavidez, Cpl. Allen Williams
Dec. 5 - Cpl. Ed Finneran, Cpl. Allen Williams
Dec. 12 - Cpl. Ed Finneran, Cpl. Rene Benavidez
Dec. 19 - Cpl. Ed Finneran, Cpl. Allen Williams
Jan. 9 - Cpl. Kim Benavidez, Cpl. Lona Mitchell
Jan. 16 - Cpl. Kim Benavidez, Cpl. Lona Mitchell
Jan. 23 -

This class is scheduled for:

November 14, 21,
December 5, 12, 19, 2009
January 9, 16, 23, 2010

at the Venice Police Department Training Center.

The class is scheduled for 80 hours.

Here is a link to mapquest to the classroom location. Map of [1432-1499] Lucaya Ave
Venice, FL 34285, US

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "Firearms Certification" -- Beretta Hand Gun (FHP Issue) & Shotgun

Instructors: TBD

This class is scheduled for:

March 6th

at DCI (Arcadia). The class is scheduled for 8 hours. This class is required for all BRC Recruits to certify for this year. From this point on you will certify with all the other troopers, reserves and auxiliary.

Law Enforcement Auxiliary BRC "Vehicle Operations Class" --

Instructors: TBD

This class is scheduled for:

January 30, 2010
February 13, 20, 27,
March 13, 2010

NOTE: All times for training are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm except 02/20/10 when the hours will be 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

at the North Port Police Driving Range. The class is scheduled for 48 hours.

Basic Recruit Class Graduates

Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Recruit Testing Information

Physical Examination:

Dr. Singh 792-1412

1810 59th St. West. Bradenton ($85.00)

(Do not take your physical until instructed to do so! You need to make an appointment. Tell them it is for FHPA examination. Auxiliary does NOT take the EKG test.)

Eye Doctor: 756-2020

2003 Cortez Road ($34.00)

Bradenton, Fl. 34209

(Do not take your eye exam until instructed to do so! You need to make an appointment. Tell them it is for FHPA examination -- I suggest you do this the same day as your physical. They will work with you on scheduling.)

Drug Screen

Quest Labs

(Call individual lab for hours of operation. No appointment necessary. Check for additional locations that may be closer to you. Arrange to pick up and take FHPA form with you. FHPA Pays for this test)

Quest Labs Locations

Venice – 333 S. Tamiami Trail. S-171 - 941-488-9268

Englewood – 1500 Placida Raod - 941-460-2780

Sarasota – 8451 Shade Ave. S-106 – 941-351-9876

Port Charlotte – 4161 Tamiami Trail – 941-

Bradenton – 701 Manatee Ave. S-102 – 941-748-3392

Everyone is going to be required to take and pass the FEMA Independent Study Program:
IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, and the IS-700 National Incident Management System. Here are the links:

IS-700

This link takes you to the main NIMS 700 page from FEMA.

This link will take you to a printable test in PDF format for NIMS 700.

This link will take you to a PDF file of the NIMS 700 course manual.

This link will take you to the NIMS 700 online test. It will work best if you print the test out at the link above, then once you have the questions answered, go to the online test and fill them in.

IS-100

This link takes you to the main NIMS 100 page from FEMA. *It also has the student manual links on this page.* I suggest you use Option 1: Interactive Web-based Course - DMI learning site.

This link will take you to a printable test in PDF format for NIMS 100.

This link will take you to the NIMS 100 online test.

When you have passed each of the tests, you will receive a link to print your certificate. Forward that email to me at jjprescott@aol.com or send a copy of that certificate to me and I will be sure it gets to Tallahassee and a copy will be put in your file in Bradenton. Be sure to save the link as it is the only way to get a copy of your certificate. (If possible, send me the PDF file of the certificate.)

Instructional Videos -- Police related instructional videos will be provided here for your review. You must have a high speed connection to view most videos.

"Stop Safe" This video was provide by Recruit Mike Joyce of the Ft. Myers Unit. It is titled "Stop Safe" and runs 14 minutes. It is primarily for full time troopers, however, the safety tips directly apply to all of us. Especially if you work LSP on the freeway.

Click here to view the video.

If you need directions to DCI, enter your home address in this form and press <Get Directions>

Everyone is going to be required to take and pass the FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, and the IS-700 National Incident Management System. Here are the links:

Everyone is going to be required to take and pass the FEMA Independent Study Program:
IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, and the IS-700 National Incident Management System. Here are the links: