FKCC Graduates Law Enforcement Academy

KEY WEST, FL, February 27, 2019— Florida Keys Community College held a graduation ceremony for its sixty-seventh Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy on February 22, 2019.  Eighteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program based in the College’s Upper Keys Center.  Upon passing the state certification exam, each will be eligible to become Florida Law Enforcement Officers.

Cathy Torres, Director of FKCC’s Institute for Public Safety, recognized top performing graduates with special accolades.  A leadership award was given to the class captain, Rogelio Fernandez.  Ashley Monaco was recognized for academic achievement while “Top Gun” honors went to Astley Williams.  The coveted “PIG” award was presented to Shawnta White, and Jose Tzintzun and Nerelys Vidal received physical fitness awards.

FKCC’s BLE program satisfies the training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.  FKCC is currently accepting applications for five upcoming academies.  A basic law enforcement academy and a correctional officer crossover to law enforcement academy start in May in FKCC’s Upper Keys Center.  FKCC will also begin two basic law enforcement and a corrections officer training academies at the Key West Campus in May.  For more information about FKCC’s Institute for Public Safety, visithttp://www.fkcc.edu/academics/basicrecruit/.

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