The College of the Florida Keys Graduates Two Law Enforcement Academies
KEY WEST, FL, September 30, 2019—The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) held a graduation ceremony on September 27 for two law enforcement training academies completed at its Upper Keys Center. A total of 17 cadets—10 in a basic law enforcement academy and seven in a correctional officer crossover to law enforcement academy—successfully completed their respective training program. Upon passing the state certification exam, each will be eligible to become Florida Law Enforcement Officers.
Cathy Torres, Director of CFK’s Institute for Public Safety, recognized top performing graduates with special accolades. Leadership awards were given to the class captains of each academy: Jacinto Molina, who was sponsored by the Homestead Police Department, and Sarai Romero. Michael O’Connor, Jesse Dacosta, and Frank Hernandez were recognized for academic achievement. “Top Gun” honors went to Pablo Hernandez for superior shooting skills. Jose Toscano and Claudia Curbelo received Physical Fitness awards and the “PIG” awards, which recognize pride, integrity, and guts, went to O’Connor and Dacosta.
CFK’s law enforcement programs satisfy the training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. CFK is currently accepting applications for three upcoming academies. All of the classes are part-time, in the evening. The College will begin a Correctional Officer Training academy at the Upper Keys Center in October. Applications are due October 11. Two basic law enforcement academies will begin in January—one at the College’s Key West Campus and the other at its Upper Keys Center. Applications for the law enforcement academies are due December 6. For more information about CFK’s Institute for Public Safety, visit the College’s website at http://www.fkcc.edu/academics/
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