Welcome to the Central Florida Law Enforcement Academy!

The Winter Springs Police Department and the Winter Springs Police Explorer Post #708 is proud
to be this years host of the 2009 Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. Joining with
us is the Sanford Police Department, Oviedo Police Department, Longwood Police Department,
Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Titusville Police Department and the Winter Park Police
Department.

The classes will take place at Seminole Community College July 6 -17, 2009 from 7:00 am until
5:00 pm daily with graduation on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 9:00 am in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

Curriculum

The Academy is a multi-phase program which caters to the new student, as well as, the more advanced. Classes are taught by
certified law enforcement instructors. The curriculum during this year's session will be 100 hours in length and may include, but not
limited to the following: topics:

     1. Criminal Law                          9.   Physical Fitness
     2. Court Testimony                     10. Firearms
     3. Search/Seizure                        11. Self Defense
     4. Crash Investigation                  12. Military Drill
     5. Traffic Stops                           13. Rappelling
     6. Building Searches
     7. Narcotics Identification
     8. Special Police Unit Demonstrations

Three phases of instruction will be available. Phase I (Basic) and Phase II (Advanced) are traditional police type classes. Only those
who have completed Phase I may enter Phase II*. Phase III is a restricted curriculum only for graduates of Phase I and II. These
students will take part in a simulated FTO program and be exposed to continuing education and career opportunities.

*Advisors for Phase II students must be able to document successful completion of an 80 hour Explorer training course
course with curriculum for the Coordinator to waive Phase I requirements.

Mission

The Central Florida Law Enforcement Explorer Academy is truly dedicated to educating the youth of law enforcement. It is not our
intention to train Explorers to be police officers. In fact, we are well aware that many Explorers change career paths after
experiencing law enforcement first hand. We hope to expose our students to all aspects of law enforcement in order to expand their
minds and broaden their career choices. Additionally, we hope to give Explorers a basic understanding of law enforcement related
work so the Explorer may better serve his/her agency and in turn, the community.

Social Activities

In keeping with the Boy Scouts standards, the Academy also holds fun activities in the hopes to bring the students together outside
the Academy environment. Friends made here will last over many years, both professionally and socially. These activities may
include: a theme park trip, state park trip, etc.

Awards and Graduation

Although the course of instruction for the Academy is not considered a competition, those Explorers who excel in certain areas are
recognized for their efforts. Those areas are:

     1. Top Academics
     2. Best Tactical
     3. Top Gun
     4. Most Improved
     5. Award of Excellence

All Explorers meeting the attendance requirements and having an acceptable grade point average will be awarded a Certificate of
Graduation. These certificates and the other awards are presented during the graduation ceremony. Your agency administrators, as
well as your family, are encouraged to attend this special day. Graduation with be held at Seminole Community College on Saturday,
July 18, 2009 at 9:00 am in the Fine Arts Auditorium

Points of Concern

1. Explorers will only be permitted to handle weapons while in the presence of qualified law enforcement officers.
2. Firearms and ammunition will be provided by the sponsoring agencies.
3. Post advisors must be present during Academy hours.
4. Overnight accommodation will be arranged and are the responsibility of the respective agency.

Registration

The registration for the Academy is $100.00 per Explorer and includes:

     1. Two Academy T-Shirts
     2. Notebook
     3. Hat
     4. Camelback
     5. Instruction
     6. Ammunition for Range
     7. A hot breakfast and lunch everyday (except no breakfast the first Monday).

The Explorer uniform of the day is the Academy T-shirt, Academy hat, black BDU's, and black boots. Explorers must come to the
Academy every morning in physical training attire (T-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes).

Direct Correspondence to:

Corporal Allison Smith, Academy Coordinator
Winter Springs Police Department
300 North Moss Road, Winter Springs, FL. 32708

Phone: 407-327-7955
Fax: 407-327-6652

Email: aswain@winterspringsfl.org

To download a Student Enrollment Form, click here: Student Enrollment Form

To download a PAL Application, click here: Pal Application

PAL Camp and other program fees are not to be paid through the Donation Button. Funds received through the
Donation Button will be applied as donations, not program registration fees. Contact the individual program directors
for information on how to register for individual programs and pay program fees.