English
Training Academy
Advanced / Specialized Courses
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office Training Academy offers Advanced and Specialized Training Courses for professionals working as law enforcement.
Officers: See calendar and course flyers below. Contact your agency's authorized training representative to facilitate your registration for classes, with approval by the appropriate chain of command.
-
Training Authorization Forms are required for all officers to attend classes.
-
MOST CLASSES ARE TUITION TRUST FUNDED FOR REGION VII SWORN OFFICERS. Seating priority will be given to sworn officers of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office first, then remaining Region VII officers. Seats are available to all others on a space-available basis only.
-
Attendance Policy: Full attendance is mandatory for all Advanced & Specialized Courses.
Any Questions? Contact the Training Academy Administrator at BRose@volusiasheriff.gov with questions about the registration process.
Classes may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.
There must be sufficient attendance to support the costs to run classes.
|
DATES |
COURSE |
INSTRUCTOR |
|---|---|---|
|
DEC 16 – 17, 2024 |
AR-15 / M4 ARMORER COURSE |
Triton Training Group |
|
JAN 13 – 17, 2025 |
GENERAL INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES |
Sr. Deputy Randy Post |
|
FEB 03 – 07, 2025 |
INJURY AND DEATH INVESTIGATIONS |
Deputy Justin Ferrari |
|
FEB 17 – 21, 2025 |
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER |
Deputy Akhil Patel |
|
MAR 24 – 28, 2025 |
VEHICLE OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR |
Deputy Akhil Patel |
|
APR 7 – 11, 2025 |
INTERVIEW AND INTERROGATIONS |
Deputy Justin Ferrari |
|
MAY 19 – 23, 2025 |
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR (15 MAX) |
Sr. Deputy Randy Post |
|
JUNE 9 – 13, 2025 |
CASE PREP & COURT PRESENTATION |
Deputy Justin Ferrari |
|
JUNE 23 – 27, 2025 |
FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR (15 MAX) |
Deputy Mike Berard |
|
JULY 7 – 18, 2025 |
DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR |
Deputy Pedro Palmier |
|
JULY 21 – 25, 2025 |
SPEED MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTOR |
Deputy Akhil Patel |
|
AUG 4 – 8, 2025 |
ADULT SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS |
Deputy Justin Ferrari |
|
AUG 18 – 22, 2025 |
GENERAL INSTRUCTOR TECHNIQUES |
Sergeant Todd Raible |
|
SEPT 8 – 19, 2025 |
BASIC TRAFFIC HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS (24 MAX) |
Sr. Deputy Chris LeCates |
|
OCT 6 – 10, 2025 |
CHILD SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATIONS |
Deputy Justin Ferrari |
|
OCT 20 – 24, 2025 |
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER |
Deputy Akhil Patel |
|
NOV 3 – 7, 2025 |
CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATION |
Deputy Justin Ferrari |
|
NOV 10 – 21, 2025 |
ADVANCED TRAFFIC HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS (24 MAX) |
Sr. Deputy Chris LeCates |