Overview

• Mandatory Training

• Name

  FDLE SPECIALIZED COURSE
• Dates and Times

  February 12-13, 2026; 0800 – 1700 hrs
  
• Course Description

  This course is designed to teach students how to document crime scenes properly and effectively, including the identification, collection, preservation, and analysis of evidence. Throughout this 2-day Basic Crime Scene Investigation course students will learn proper crime scene response procedures, including crime scene photography and report writing. This course may be applied towards an officer’s mandatory continuing education requirements only; it is NOT Salary Incentive.

• Instructors

  Joe Lopedito, Advanced Police Concepts
• Location

  Institute of Public Safety
  Kirkpatrick Center
  3737 NE 39th Avenue
  Gainesville, FL 32609

• Dress Policy

  Casual/business casual clothing is recommended. Flip flops, shorts, tank tops and/or offensive T-shirts are unacceptable attire. Law enforcement personnel not in uniform that are carrying exposed firearms must prominently display agency ID and/or badge at all times while on college property.

• Cost

  No cost to officers in Region IV. Priority is given to officers in Alachua and Bradford Counties. All other officers will be waitlisted and added to the roster as space permits.

• Registration

  • Seating is limited to 24
  • Forms must be submitted prior to 01/23/2026
  • Please complete the Training Authorization Form and email to Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator or fax to 352-271-2929. You will receive an email confirmation that the form has been received.
• Questions?

  Contact the Advanced and Specialized Training Coordinator.