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It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”  \n- Ralph Waldo Emerson  \nThose who consider a career in public service are special people. More so, are those who dedicate their lives to preserving the safety of communities and helping others who are less fortunate and often times incapable of helping themselves. That you are reading this passage in preparation of entry into basic law enforcement or corrections training program suggests you are a special person too.  \nOn behalf of the more than 300,000 law enforcement professionals nationwide and the 6,600 police and correctional officers in Miami Dade County alone we encourage you to forge forward. Contained within this packet is information on how to apply for acceptance into a basic training program, estimated expenses associated with attending an academy class and the various required tests you must complete in order to be considered.  \nThe Miami Dade College School of Justice, now in its 42nd year has earned the reputation as a premier provider of training and education for criminal justice practitioners in the Southeastern United States. On average more than 300 students graduate annually from our basic police and corrections training programs and an equal number from our career development courses. Our staff, eminently qualified is seasoned and talented with the unique ability to turn training concepts into performance outcomes.  \nToday symbolizes the start of your journey; from applicant to recruit to police or correctional professional and we assure you of our commitment to your success.  \nSincerely,  \nDr. Raimundo J Socorro, Dean  \nMiami Dade College School of Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nGENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 3  \nTHE APPLICATION PROCESS .......................................................................................................................... 4  \nPAYMENT SCHEDULE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ..................................................................................... 5  \nDOCUMENTATION FOR APPLICATION .......................................................................................................... 6  \nHOW TO APPLY TO MIAMI DADE COLLEGE .................................................................................................. 7  \nHIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST WEBSITES.......................................................................................... 7  \nFederal & State Compliance Office........................................................................................................... 8  \nThe FDLE Basic Abilities Test Exam ............................................................................................................... 9  \nPolicies ...................................................................................................................................................... 9  \nRegistration ............................................................................................................................................... 9  \nRescheduling and Cancellations................................................................................................................ 9  \nRetake Requirements................................................................................................................................ 9  \nPHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST INFORM","cbCainvVDU7E8qEK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainvVDU7E8qEK","pdf",4913607,49,"English","# GENERAL INFORMATION\n## THE APPLICATION PROCESS\n## PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE\n## DOCUMENTATION FOR APPLICATION\n## HOW TO APPLY TO MIAMI DADE COLLEGE\n## PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST INFORMATION\n## PHYSICAL ABILITIES TEST COURSE LAYOUT\n## PHYSICAL EXAM PROCESS\n## FORMS\n## SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT","[{\"question\":\"What are the full-time basic law enforcement academy dates and hours?\",\"answer\":\"The full-time academy runs for approximately 5 ½ months, Monday–Friday, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with class hours changing during training to meet objectives.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the minimum requirements to apply?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must submit a Personal History Questionnaire, Application Fee, and Photo; be at least 19, a U.S. citizen, with a high school diploma or equivalent; demonstrate good moral character; and meet conviction and arrest review expectations described in the packet.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the part-time academy schedule work?\",\"answer\":\"The part-time academy meets Tuesday–Wednesday–Thursday nights from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the same cost and requirements as the full-time academy.\"}]","Basic Law Enforcement Orientation Packet | PDF",123]