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.
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
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.
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 2024-2025
Dates/Times/Locations:
April 7-18, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon-Thurs & Tues-Fri)
- Casselberry Police Department
- 115 Wilshire Boulevard
- Casselberry, Florida 32707
- ADVTHI - Casselberry (Apr 7-18, 2025) Flyer
April 7-18, 2025
- Broward County Sheriff’s Office
- Research Development Training Center—Room 315/316
- 2601 W Broward Blvd
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
- ADVTHI - Ft Lauderdale (Apr 7 - 18, 2025) Flyer
May 19-30, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon - Thurs & Tues - Fri)
- Florida Public Safety Institute, Classroom - TBD
- 75 College Drive
- Havana, Florida 32333
- ADVTHI - FPSI (May 19-30, 2025) Flyer
July 22-31, 2025
- 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Tues-Fri & Mon-Thurs)
- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Operational Technology Unit
- 750 Military Trail Suite B
- West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
- ADVTHI - West Palm Beach (July 22-31, 2025) Flyer
FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026
Dates/Times/Locations:
November 10-21, 2025 PENDING FY2025-2026 Grant Funding
- 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
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
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.
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 2024-2025
Dates/Times/Locations:
June 23 - July 3, 2025
- 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)
- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
- Operational Technology Unit
- 750 Military Trail Suite B
- West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
- BTHI - West Palm Beach (Jun 23-Jul 3, 2025) Flyer
August 18-29, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- St Johns River State College
- 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room # J114
- St Augustine, Florida 32084
- BTHI - St Augustine (Aug 18-29, 2025) Flyer
FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026
Dates/Times/Locations:
October 20-31, 2025 PENDING FY2025-2026 Grant Funding
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
- 3901 Tiger Bay Road
- Daytona Beach, Florida 32124
- BTHI -Daytona Beach (Oct 20-31, 2025) Flyer
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
Crash Scene Mapping Using Speed Laser Technology
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
June 9-13, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Coral Gables Police Department
- 2151 Salzedo Street
- Coral Gables, Florida 33134
- CRSMAP - Coral Gables (Jun 9-13, 2025) Flyer
FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2024-2025
Dates/Times/Locations:
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.
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 2024-2025
Dates/Times/Locations:
May 12-16, 2025 Class is Full
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- WM F Brantley FOP Lodge #13
- Hosted by the Homestead Police Department
- 675 N Homestead Boulevard
- Homestead, Florida 33030
- SMC - Homestead (May 12-16, 2025) Flyer
June 9-13, 2025 Class is Full
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- Daytona State College, Advanced Technology College
- 1770 Technology Blvd, Room #238
- Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
- SMC - Daytona Beach (Jun 9-13, 2025) Flyer
June 23-27, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- Avery & Twyla Roberts School of Public Service
- Hosted at the Baker County Sheriff’s Office
- 1 Sheriff’s Office Drive
- Macclenny, Florida 32063
- SMC - Macclenny (Jun 23-27, 2025) Flyer
July 14-18, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- Florida Public Safety Institute (Classroom #217)
- 75 College Drive
- Havana, Florida 32333
- SMC - FPSI (Jul 14-18, 2025) Flyer
July 14-18, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- US Army Reserve Center
- 100 N. Congress Avenue
- Lake Park, Florida 33404
- SMC - Lake Park (Jul 14-18, 2025) Flyer
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
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.
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 2024-2025
Dates/Times/Locations:
April 7-11, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- Biscayne Park Police Department
- 640 Northeast 114th Street
- Biscayne Park , Florida 33161
- SMI - Biscyane Park (Apr 7-11, 2025) Flyer
April 7-11, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- Daytona State College, Advanced Technology College
- 1770 Technology Blvd, Room #238
- Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
- SMI - Daytona Beach (Apr 7-11, 2025) Flyer
May 5-9, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
- Eastern Florida State College—Public Safety Institute
- Building 8, Room 128
- 3865 North Wickham Road
- Melbourne, Florida 32935
- SMI - Melbourne (May 5-9, 2025) Flyer
May 19-23, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
- Florida Public Safety Institute, Classroom Building, Room #217
- 75 College Drive
- Havana, Florida 32333
- SMI - FPSI (May 19-23, 2025) Flyer
May 19-23, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
- Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, North District Station (Room #204)
- 2496 Bayshore Blvd
- Dunedin, Florida 34698
- SMI - Dunedin (May 19-23, 2025) Flyer
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
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.
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 2024-2025
Dates/Times/Locations:
April 7-18, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Fri)
- St Johns River State College
- 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room # J114
- St Augustine, Florida 32084
- RECON - St Augustine (Apr 7-18, 2025) Flyer
May 5-16, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon-Thurs & Tues-Fri)
- Casselberry Police Department
- 115 Wilshire Boulevard
- Casselberry, Florida 32707
- RECON - Casselberry (May 5-16, 2025) Flyer
June 2-13, 2025
- Broward County Sheriff’s Office
- Research Development Training Center—Room 315/316
- 2601 W Broward Blvd
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
- RECON - Ft Lauderdale - (Jun 2 - 13, 2025) Flyer
June 2-13, 2025
- 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 (Jun 2-13, 2025) Flyer
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
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.
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 2024-2025
Dates/Times/Locations:
April 9-10, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Wed-Thurs)
- Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office – Public Safety Training Complex
- 650 Chappie James Street SW
- Crestview, Florida 32536
- BTO - Crestview (Apr 9-10, 2025) Flyer
April 21-22, 2025
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Mon-Tues)
- Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (Sub-Station)
- 50 High Point Road
- Tavernier, Florida 33070
- BTO - Tavernier (Apr 21-22, 2025) Flyer
May 7-8, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Wed-Thurs)
- Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Classroom 5-010)
- 4312 Michigan Avenue
- Ft Myers, Florida 33905
- BTO - Ft Myers (May 7-8, 2025) Flyer
June 5-6, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Thurs-Fri)
- St Johns River State College
- 2990 College Drive, Building J, Room # J0114
- St Augustine, Florida 32084
- BTO - St Augustine (Jun 5-6, 2025) Flyer
June 25-26, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Wed - Thurs)
- Daytona State College, Advanced Technology College
- 1770 Technology Blvd, Room #238
- Daytona Beach, Florida 32117
- BTO - Daytona Beach (Jun 25-26, 2025) Flyer
August 6-7, 2025
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Wed - Thurs)
- Florida Public Safety Institute (Classroom #217)
- 75 College Drive
- Havana, Florida 32333
- BTO - FPSI (Aug 6-7, 2025) Flyer
More classes are currently being scheduled.
FDOT Grant Funded Classes Listed Below for 2025-2026
Dates/Times/Locations:
October 20-21, 2025 PENDING FY2025-2026 Grant Funding
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Tues)
- Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Classroom 5-010)
- 4312 Michigan Avenue
- Ft Myers, Florida 33905
- BTO - Ft Myers (Oct 20-21, 2025) Flyer
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