Tallahassee State College

Officer practicing with radar speed detector.

DUI and Traffic Safety Training

FDOT Grant Funded Courses

FDOT classes are grant-funded for all sworn Florida law enforcement officers. Due to specific federal funding restrictions, federal employees, state correctional officers, or non-sworn personnel cannot be covered under this tuition waiver. However, consideration may be granted based on availability. Prior to registering online, the above-listed personnel should contact us at traffsafe@tsc.fl.edu to obtain approval. Upon approval, personnel may attend and a tuition fee may apply.

Prior to registering, approval MUST be obtained by appropriate agency personnel. Online registration for the attending officer should be made by a supervisor or training officer. 

If you are a Civilian, Agency Support/Non-Sworn personnel, Sworn Corrections, Federal Law Enforcement, or Military Police, please provide a copy of the department’s job duties/description for your position as a separate FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be completed and approval given before your registration is complete.

Lodging and Meals

Tuition is covered under the grant for all FDOT classes. On-site lodging and meals are paid in full by the grant only for classes held at FPSI in Havana, FL and the student is traveling more than 50 miles.  For classes not held on FPSI's campus, meals and lodging will be the responsibility of the officer's agency. 

Registration Confirmation

Upon completion of your online registration, an email will be sent to the email address(es) provided within two business days to officially confirm registration. If you do not receive confirmation within this timeframe, please send an email to traffsafe@tsc.fl.edu.

Traffic Safety Courses

Basic Traffic Homicide Investigation

Course Description

The student will be refreshed on their duties and responsibilities at the scene of a crash. The student will learn how to identify evidence found on the roadway and from the vehicle. An introduction to some of the essential mathematical calculations and physical laws will be given. Also, the student will learn how to measure and diagram and how to use photography and video to document the scene. The student will also participate in practical exercises involving measuring and diagramming.

Course Topics

  • Physical evidence from the roadway
  • Physical evidence from the vehicle
  • Frictional forces and acceleration
  • Determining speeds from skid mark evidence
  • Crash scene photography
  • Methods of measuring crash scenes
  • Diagramming scenes and use of traffic templates
  • Case Preparation

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 80 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators. There are no additional requirements, but an aptitude for mathematics and science is desirable.

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

All materials for classwork will be provided for this course. Please bring any measuring equipment for outdoor projects (Survey type equipment is not needed) 

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

October 27-November 7, 2025 CLASS IS FULL

November 10-20, 2025

November 10-20, 2025 

December 1-12, 2025

January 12 - 23, 2026

January 26 - February 6, 2026

February 2 - 13, 2026

April 13 - 24, 2026

August 17 - 28, 2026

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Advanced Traffic Homicide Investigation

Course Description

The student will learn additional laws of physics that apply to speed, acceleration, and friction forces. The dynamics of a vehicle in motion with respect to airborne situations such as falls, vaults, and flips will be covered. An introduction to linear momentum will complete this vehicle dynamics section. The student will also learn to analyze impact damages as it relates to vehicle and occupant movement.

This course is ideal for the Law Enforcement Professional on a career track to become a traffic crash reconstructionist. An exercise in the measurement of vehicle crush deformation will be conducted.

Course Topics

  • Vehicle Lamp Examination
  • Vehicle Tire Evaluation
  • Vehicle Dynamics, motion, distance, and time
  • Vehicle Airborne Dynamics
  • Vehicle Damage Evaluation
  • Conservation of Momentum
  • Practical Exercise

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 80 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only.

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators. Students must have successfully completed Basic Traffic Homicide or its equivalent. An equivalent would be "At Scene Traffic Crash Invest." Certificates from an equivalent course will be required.

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

All materials for classwork will be provided for this course. Please bring any measuring equipment for outdoor projects (Survey type equipment is not needed) 

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

November 10-21, 2025

  • Monday – Friday (November 10 - 14) 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  •           *Tuesday—No Class Veterans Day Observed*
  • Monday – Friday (November 17 - 21) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
  • 3901 Tiger Bay Road
  • Daytona Beach, Florida 32124
  • ADVTHI - Daytona Beach (Nov 10-21, 2025) Flyer

January 5-16, 2026

February 16-28, 2026

February 24 - March 5, 2026

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Lodging and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Traffic Crash Reconstruction

Course Description

The student will be refreshed on their duties and responsibilities at the scene of a crash. The student will learn how to identify evidence found on the roadway and from the vehicle. An introduction to some of the essential mathematical calculations and physical laws will be given. Also, the student will learn how to measure and diagram and how to use photography and video to document the scene. The student will also participate in practical exercises involving measuring and diagramming.

Course Topics

  • Physical evidence from the roadway
  • Physical evidence from the vehicle
  • Frictional forces and acceleration
  • Determining speeds from skid mark evidence
  • Crash scene photography
  • Methods of measuring crash scenes
  • Diagramming scenes and use of traffic templates
  • Case Preparation

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 80 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators. Participants must have taken and passed Basic Traffic Homicide and Advanced Traffic Homicide, or its equivalent. Certificates will be required; equivalent training will be evaluated on a case-to-case basis. There are no additional requirements, but an aptitude for mathematics and science is desirable.

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

All materials for classwork will be provided for this course. Please bring any measuring equipment for outdoor projects (Survey type equipment is not needed) 

Upcoming Classes                                               

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations: 

December 1-21, 2025  PENDING FY2025-2026 Grant Funding

  • 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Mon-Thurs & Tues-Fri)
  • Clearwater Police Department—District 3 Operation Training Center
  • 2851 N. McMullen Booth Rd
  • Clearwater, Florida  33761
  • RECON - Clearwater (Dec 1-12, 2025) Flyer

March 23 - April 3, 2026  PENDING FY2025-2026 Grant Funding

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Digital Forensic for Traffic Homicide Investigations

Course Description

The student will learn additional laws of physics that apply to speed, acceleration, and friction forces. The dynamics of a vehicle in motion with respect to airborne situations such as falls, vaults, and flips will be covered. An introduction to linear momentum will complete this vehicle dynamics section. The student will also learn to analyze impact damages related to vehicle and occupant movement.

This course is ideal for the Law Enforcement Professional on a career track to become a traffic crash reconstructionist. An exercise in the measurement of vehicle crush deformation will be conducted.

This course will teach the student how to map a crash scene efficiently. The student will learn the geometric concepts of points, lines, and curves. The nomenclature of the mapping equipment, along with the proper setup, and leveling, will be covered. This class has an intensive hands-on element, and students will map numerous scenes under instructor guidance.

Course Topics

  • Overview mapping systems
  • Introduction to coordinate geometry
  • The LTI laser mapping system
  • Methods of measuring
  • Relocating the system
  • Measuring in 3 dimensions
  • Mapping data and the download process

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be Florida law enforcement or public safety personnel (sworn or non-sworn*) whose duties include the investigation of traffic crashes or support of crash investigators. 

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

What should I bring?

Students will be learning the Laser Technology Map Star System. It is recommended that at least one system per every three students for an agency is brought with them to class. Additional spare systems will be very limited. If you would like to bring your own laptop computer, you are welcome to do so.

Upcoming Classes 

FPSI Training Authorization

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

November 17-21, 2025 

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Speed Measurement Course

Course Description

This is the CJSTC and FDLE-certified course for speed measurement. The student will become a certified operator of Doppler radar and laser equipment.

Salary Incentive

This course qualifies for 40 hours of Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for law enforcement attendees only. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

To attend this training, the participant must be a sworn Florida law enforcement officer.

What should I bring?

All materials will be provided for this course. 

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

October 27-31, 2025

October 27-31, 2025

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
  • The Ocoee Lakeshore Center
  • (Hosted by the Ocoee Police Department)
  • 125 North Lakeshore Drive
  • Ocoee, Florida 34761
  • SMC - Ocoee (Oct 27-31, 2025) Flyer

November 3-7, 2025

November 3-7, 2025

  • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
  • Eastern Florida State College—Public Safety Institute
  • Building 8, Room 229
  • 3865 North Wickham Road
  • Melbourne, Florida 32935
  • SMC - Melbourne (Nov 3-7, 2025) Flyer

November 10-14, 2025

November 10-14, 2025

November 17-20, 2025

November 17-21, 2025

November 17-21, 2025

December 1-4, 2025

December 1-5, 2025  CLASS IS FULL

December 1-5, 2025

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
  • Tampa International Airport Police Department
  • Training Center
  • 5022 N. Westshore Blvd
  • Tampa, Florida 33614
  • SMC - Tampa (Dec 1-5, 2025) Flyer

December 1-5, 2025

December 1-5, 2025

December 15-19, 2025

January 12-16, 2025

January 26-30, 2026

January 26-30, 2026

February 2-5, 2026

February 23-27, 2026

February 23-27, 2026

March 9-13, 2026

April 20-24, 2026

April 20-24, 2026 

May 11-15, 2026

June 1-5, 2026

June 8-11, 2026

June 22-26, 2026

July 20-24, 2026

August 17-20, 2026 

More classes are currently being scheduled. 

Enrollment Information

During training, the student is expected to attend the entire class. Absence due to medical, family, or agency requirements must be approved by the instructor and made up on the student's own time. The maximum time that may be made up is 10%. If more than 10% is missed, the student will be withdrawn from training.

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Breath Test Operator Renewal Course

Course Description

This 4-hour course meets the requirements for periodic retraining of those holding a permit to conduct chemical tests using the Intoxilyzer 8000. This course meets all FDLE requirements.

Training will include the role of the breath test operator, the instrumentation used to analyze breath test samples, how to properly obtain reliable breath samples, and the proper way to administer a breath test using the Intoxilyzer 8000.

Salary Incentive

This course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Standards. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

The student will demonstrate how to check the subject for foreign objects in the mouth, explain why the subject must be observed for 20 minutes until the breath test is completed, describe the implied consent law, list the elements of a valid breath test, and demonstrate proficiency in administering a breath test.

Prerequisite(s)

The student must possess a valid Breath Test Operator Certificate issued by the FDLE Alcohol Testing Program (ATP) for the Intoxilyzer 8000.

If you are a Civilian, Agency Support/Non-Sworn personnel, Sworn Corrections, Federal Law Enforcement, or Military Police, please provide a copy of the department’s job duties/description for your position as a separate FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be completed and approval given before your registration is complete.

Who Should Attend:

The student whose Alcohol Testing Program Breath Test Operator certification is getting ready to expire.

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

November 10, 2025

November 19, 2025

December 5, 2025

December 8, 2025

December 11, 2025

December 15, 2025

January 22, 2026

January 22, 2026

More classes are currently being scheduled.

During training, the student is expected to attend the entire class. Absence due to medical, family, or agency requirements must be approved by the instructor and made up on the student's own time. The maximum time that may be made up is 10%. If more than 10% is missed, the student will be withdrawn from training.

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Speed Measurement Instructor Renewal Course

Course Description

This 8-hour course meets the requirements for periodic retraining of those holding a Speed Measurement Instructor certification.

Salary Incentive

This course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Standards. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

The student will review the Basic Methods of Speed Measurement, Radar Principles and Operation, Laser Principles and Operation, Conducting Speed Measurement Exercises, Case Law updates, and Courtroom Testimony.  

Prerequisite(s)

The student must possess a valid Speed Measurement Instructor certification issued by FDLE.

Who Should Attend:

The student whose Speed Measurement Instructor certification is getting ready to expire.

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

December 15, 2025

 More classes are currently being scheduled.

Breath Test Operator Course

Course Description

This 16-hour course reviews the rules for obtaining and analyzing breath samples during breath testing and meets the requirements to certify the breath test operator’s permit using the Intoxilyzer 8000 series instrument.

Training will include the role of the breath test operator, the instrumentation used to analyze breath test samples, how to properly obtain reliable breath samples, and the proper way to administer a breath test using the Intoxilyzer 8000.

Salary Incentive

This course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Standards. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

  • Attendee must be a certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer or Non-Sworn employed by a law enforcement agency
  • Non-Sworn Agency Members will require prior FDOT approval before registration is complete (FDLE/FDOT Requirement) (the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request and a copy of the Non-Sworn Agency Members Job Description will be required)

*If you are a non-sworn member with a law enforcement agency, the FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be submitted with the registration process.

Who Should Attend:

Law enforcement officers and/or Non-Sworn Agency Members seeking to become BTO certified

Upcoming Classes                                               

 FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

October 29-30, 2025

October 30-31, 2025

November 12-13, 2025

November 17-18, 2025

  • 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon - Tues)
  • Eastern Florida State College—Public Safety Institute
  • Building 8, Room 229
  • 3865 North Wickham Road
  • Melbourne, Florida 32935
  • BTO - Melbourne (Nov 17-18, 2025) Flyer

November 20-21, 2025

  • 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Thurs-Fri)
  • Eastern Florida State College—Public Safety Institute
  • Building 8, Room 229
  • 3865 North Wickham Road
  • Melbourne, Florida 32935
  • BTO - Melbourne (Nov 20-21, 2025) Flyer

December 8-9, 2025

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Tues)
  • Florida Public Safety Institute
  • Classroom Building Room #210
  • 75 College Drive
  • Havana, Florida 32333
  • BTO - FPSI (Dec 8-9, 2025) Flyer

December 10-11, 2025 

January 20-21, 2026

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Speed Measurement Instructor

Course Description

This course will provide training in both radar and laser speed measurement devices and prepare the student instructor to present the “Florida Laser / Radar Operator Course” for certification of attendees. The student instructor will learn the different scientific principles, proper operation, and various aspects of equipment used such as testing and verification protocols, case law, health issues, and many other operational considerations. Students will also take part in teaching exercises that emphasize the need for complete equipment familiarity on the part of the operator.

Salary Incentive

This course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Standards. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

Prerequisite(s)

  • Attendee must be a certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer
  • Completion of Instructor Techniques, Laser Radar Operator, and three years experience with radar and laser (FDLE Requirement)

What should I bring?

It is recommended that the student bring an agency radar and/or laser with them to this class. 

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

December 1-5, 2025

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Enrollment Information

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Agency Inspector Course

Course Description

This 24-hour course will explain the role of an agency inspector as it relates to ensuring evidentiary breath test instruments provide accurate and reliable results.

A written final exam is given requiring a minimum score of 80% to pass the course. Students must attend all sessions of the course.

Note: Students must have a VALID BTO Operator certificate to attend this course.

Please contact FDLE’s ATP Section at 850-410-8600 if you have questions.

Salary Incentive

This course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Standards. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

The student will learn about the Dynamics of Breath Testing, Instrumentation, the Release Sample Device, Alcohol Reference Solutions, Dry Gas Standards, Conducting the Agency Inspection, and Courtroom Testimony.

Chapter 11D-8, Florida Administrative Code

Chapters 316, 322 and 327, Florida Statutes

Prerequisite(s)

The student must possess a valid Breath Test Operator Certificate issued by the FDLE Alcohol Testing Program (ATP).

If you are a Civilian, Agency Support/Non-Sworn personnel, Sworn Corrections, Federal Law Enforcement, or Military Police, please provide a copy of the department’s job duties/description for your position as a separate FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be completed and approval given before your registration is complete.

Who Should Attend:

The students who want to learn the role of an Agency Inspector as it relates to ensuring evidentiary breath test instruments are providing accurate and reliable results.

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

January 6-8, 2026

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

Agency Inspector Renewal Course

Course Description

This 6-hour course will review the role of an agency inspector as it relates to ensuring evidentiary breath test instruments provide accurate and reliable results.

A written final exam is given requiring a minimum score of 80% to pass the course. Students must attend all sessions of the course.

Note: Students must have a VALID Breath Test Operator and Agency Inspector certificate to attend this course.

Please contact FDLE’s ATP Section at 850-410-8600 if you have questions.

Salary Incentive

This course does not qualify for Salary Incentive Credit by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Standards. 

FPSI Training Authorization

Course Details

The student will review the Dynamics of Breath Testing, Instrumentation, the Release Sample Device, Alcohol Reference Solutions and Dry Gas, Standards Conducting the Agency Inspection, and Courtroom Testimony.

Chapter 11D-8, Florida Administrative Code

Chapters 316, 322 and 327, Florida Statutes

Prerequisite(s)

The student must possess a valid Breath Test Operator and Agency Inspector Certificate issued by the FDLE Alcohol Testing Program (ATP).

If you are a Civilian, Agency Support/Non-Sworn personnel, Sworn Corrections, Federal Law Enforcement, or Military Police, please provide a copy of the department’s job duties/description for your position as a separate FPSI Civilian Waiver Request must be completed and approval given before your registration is complete.

Who Should Attend:

The student whose Alcohol Testing Program Agency Inspector certification is getting ready to expire.

Upcoming Classes

FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026

Dates/Times/Locations:   

November 19, 2025

December 5, 2025

January 21, 2026 

More classes are currently being scheduled.

Tuition for this training is provided through an FDOT grant. There is no cost to students or their agency. Housing and meals are only provided for courses held at the Florida Public Safety Institute for students residing beyond 50 miles from the Institute.

You must satisfy the college's enrollment process before you can be registered into a course.

More Information

Contact Us

Gerry Barrett

FDOT Training Coordinator

traffsafe@tsc.fl.edu

(850) 201-7739

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