The Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute (MDPSTI), Specialized Training Unit (STU) currently coordinates and provides instruction in a vast array of specialized training seminars. As part of one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the southeastern United States, the STU has been providing practical and innovative training programs for law enforcement since 1988. This unit provides an essential service to law enforcement agencies from both throughout the country and abroad. As such, this unit develops and coordinates advanced technical, investigative, and specialized training programs that involve a high degree of expertise and knowledge of all aspects pertaining to the law enforcement environment. Each course addresses a topic of critical concern and is presented with the highest caliber of professional instruction.

All STU courses include lunch, snacks and costs of all student notebooks or manuals, as well as selected promotional items. Breakfast, dinner, welcome and farewell receptions are also included on select courses. Students from all over the United States and from over 46 foreign countries have traveled to Miami to participate in our courses. STU course instructors are drawn from throughout the world to provide students with the latest, state-of-the-art information. Each instructor has been rated for presentation skills and only those with the highest rating are selected for courses conducted by this unit. The STU recognizes that most of these training programs are intensive; therefore, the Unit has always remained committed to providing an atmosphere conducive to learning and relaxation, always ensuring that the student learning experience is second-to-none.

For more information, see the Training Course Catalog .

New Classes for 2022:

Female Involvement in Violent Encounters (F.I.V.E)

Feb. 28 – Mar. 4

Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop

Mar. 7 – 11

Internal Affairs Investigations

Mar. 28 – Apr. 1

Police Basic Bicycle Course

Mar. 28 – Apr. 1

Miami-Dade Police Department Global Cargo Theft Symposium

Apr. 26– 29

Crime Prevention & Community Policing

May 3 – 5

Leadership In a Police Response/ Critical Incident Management

May. 10 – 12

Underwater Police Science & Technology

May 16 – 27

Honor Guard Workshop

Jun. 6 - 10

Introduction to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis on Fabrics & Digital Casework

Jun. 13 - 17

Crime Scene Investigations

Aug. 8 – 12

High Profile Murder Case Symposium

Aug. 22 – 25

Advanced Fraud Investigations

Sep. 12 – 16

Homicide Investigations

Sep. 26 – 30

Tactical Life Saver (TLS)

Oct. 3 – Oct. 7

Administration and Leadership Academy for Law Enforcement Civilians

Oct. 10 – 12

Basic Police Sniper/Observer Course

Oct. 17 – 21

Risk Protection Order: Preparation & Procedures

Oct. 19 – Oct. 21

Auto Theft Symposium

Oct. 31 – Nov. 4

Buried Body and Surface Skeleton Workshop

Nov. 28 – Dec. 2

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop

Dec. 5 – 9

Female Involvement in Violent Encounters (F.I.V.E.) - Enhanced

Dec. 12 – 16

Check the main page for updates to classes including cancelled courses.

CANCELLATION POLICY - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Due to rising cost and expenses generated by students who register for our courses and do not attend without notification, it has become necessary to institute the following policy:

In order to qualify for a full refund, students (or their employing agencies) must cancel no less than two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Cancellations must be received via e-mail and/or fax to the attention of the course coordinator. A confirmation of receipt and a cancellation number must be obtained from the coordinator. No claims will be accepted unless the aforementioned is adhered to. Cancellations made within the two week time period are subject to a $100 fee. Substitutions of students may be made at any time. Please call us immediately if you have any questions.

NOTE: NO-SHOWS (INCLUDING THOSE WHO CANCEL AFTER 3PM ON THE THURSDAY PRECEDING THE COURSE) WILL BE INVOICED THE FULL REGISTRATION FEE.