Florida State Statutes and the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission require that every member of the FHPA receive law enforcement training at a state approved training center by state certified instructors. The Florida Highway Patrol currently requires a minimum of 125 hours of training by FHP approved instructors.
The training that one receives includes subjects such as:
- Criminal Law
- Traffic Law
- Search and Seizure Law
- Court Testimony
- Accident Investigation
- Firearms Training
- First Aid
- Self Defense
- Report Writing
- Human and Public Relations
and many other areas that will enable a civilian to provide assistance to other Law Enforcement Officers.
Training is conducted locally at community colleges as well as from approved courses offered by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Patrol pays all tuition for the approved applicant and supplies all equipment and uniforms for your use while performing duties as an Auxiliary Trooper.