Cross-Over Program Updates

Course Description

CJK0393 – Cross-Over Program Updates is a Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) clock-hour course administered through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) framework, delivered at FDLE-certified training centers throughout Florida. The course is part of the broader CJSTC Cross-Over Training Program suite — courses that allow currently-certified Florida criminal justice officers to qualify for certification in an additional discipline (Law Enforcement, Correctional, Correctional Probation). Specifically, CJK0393 addresses curriculum updates and refresh content for the Cross-Over Training Program — periodic updates required to keep the cross-over training current with regulatory, legal, and best-practice changes affecting Florida criminal justice work.

The course sits within the Florida Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) under Criminal Justice Standards & Training > Cross-Over Training and is offered at approximately 28 Florida public institutions — primarily the FDLE-certified training centers operated by Florida College System institutions and county sheriff's offices. The Florida CJSTC training framework operates under Florida Statutes Chapter 943 (Department of Law Enforcement) and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 11B (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission). CJK0393 specifically reflects the periodic curriculum-update process by which the CJSTC ensures cross-over training remains current — including the November 2022 update process referenced in CJSTC commission meeting agendas, with subsequent update cycles maintained on FDLE's recurring update schedule.

Successful completion of CJK0393 is typically required for officers who completed cross-over training under earlier curriculum versions and need to demonstrate currency with updated content. This course is not a basic-recruit or initial cross-over course — students entering CJK0393 are typically already-certified criminal justice officers, often working in their first cross-over discipline, who need the curriculum-update content to maintain their cross-over certification. Specific course content varies depending on the curriculum-update cycle in effect at the time of enrollment. Students should consult the FDLE CJSTC certified training center where they are enrolling for current course content and applicability to their individual situation.

Learning Outcomes

Required Outcomes

Specific learning outcomes for CJK0393 vary by the FDLE CJSTC curriculum-update cycle in effect at the time of enrollment. Students should consult the FDLE CJSTC certified training center for current outcomes specific to the active curriculum version. Common outcome categories include the following:

• Identify and apply updates to Florida Statutes affecting criminal justice officer practice across cross-over disciplines: changes to Florida Statutes Chapter 776 (justifiable use of force); Chapter 901 (arrest); Chapter 933 (search and seizure); Chapter 943 (FDLE); Chapter 944 (state correctional system); Chapter 947 (Florida Commission on Offender Review); other statutory updates as they occur.
• Identify and apply updates to Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Chapter 11B: changes to officer training requirements; changes to certification requirements; changes to disciplinary requirements; changes to officer continuing-education requirements.
• Identify and apply updates to FDLE Cross-Over Training Program curricula: Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training (corrections to law enforcement); Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training (law enforcement to corrections); Correctional Probation Officer cross-over content; specific high-liability training areas.
• Apply principles of updated use-of-force standards: changes in case law affecting use-of-force analysis; updates to Florida Statutes related to use of force; updates to FDLE-mandated use-of-force training (Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Vehicle Operations, First Responder); the relationship between current-event use-of-force events and policy/training updates.
• Apply principles of updated search-and-seizure standards: changes in U.S. Supreme Court and Florida case law affecting search and seizure; updates to FDLE training content; Fourth Amendment application across cross-over disciplines.
• Apply principles of updated communications and de-escalation training: crisis intervention; mental-health-crisis response; verbal de-escalation techniques; the recognition of behavioral-health emergencies; coordination with mental-health services.
• Apply principles of updated cultural competency and bias training: implicit-bias awareness; cultural competency in the diverse Florida population; community-relations practice updates.
• Apply principles of updated officer wellness training: physical fitness expectations; mental-health awareness for officers; peer-support program participation; stress management; suicide-prevention awareness.
• Apply principles of updated technology-related training: body-worn cameras; in-vehicle cameras; computer-aided dispatch (CAD); records management systems; the legal and procedural implications of technology in modern criminal justice work.
• Apply principles of updated ethics and professional-conduct standards: officer ethics; the FDLE Officer Discipline process; reportable conduct; the consequences of officer misconduct under FDLE jurisdiction.
• Demonstrate proficiency in updated high-liability skill areas as required: defensive tactics; firearms; first responder; vehicle operations — specific demonstrations as required by current FDLE curriculum.
• Successfully complete required FDLE testing as part of the curriculum-update process: written examinations; practical demonstrations; documentation of training completion.

Variable Outcomes

Specific updates vary substantially by the curriculum-update cycle. Recent CJSTC commission meetings (2022-2025) have addressed updates to:

• Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: Law Enforcement Academy textbook updates (Volume 1, Version 2023.07 and subsequent versions)
• Florida Basic Recruit Training Program: Corrections textbook updates
• Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Correctional Basic Recruit Training Program updates (#3001 Version 2023.07 and subsequent versions)
• Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program updates
• Special Operations Forces Training Program updates
• Various advanced and specialized training program updates

Major Topics

Specific topics for CJK0393 vary by the FDLE CJSTC curriculum-update cycle in effect. Students should consult the FDLE CJSTC certified training center where they are enrolling for current topics. Common topic categories include:

Required Topics

• Statutory Updates: Recent changes to Florida Statutes affecting criminal justice officer practice (Chapters 776, 901, 933, 943, 944, 947, and others as relevant).
• Florida Administrative Code Chapter 11B Updates: Updates to officer training requirements; certification requirements; disciplinary requirements; continuing-education requirements.
• Cross-Over Training Curriculum Updates: Specific changes to the FDLE Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over and Correctional Officer Cross-Over training curricula.
• Use-of-Force Updates: Case-law updates affecting use-of-force analysis; statutory updates; training-content updates; relationship between current-event use-of-force events and policy/training revisions.
• Search-and-Seizure Updates: Case-law updates from U.S. Supreme Court and Florida courts; training-content updates.
• De-Escalation and Crisis Intervention Updates: Crisis intervention training; mental-health-crisis response; verbal de-escalation; coordination with mental-health services.
• Cultural Competency and Bias Updates: Implicit-bias awareness; cultural competency in diverse Florida population; community-relations practice updates.
• Officer Wellness Updates: Physical fitness; mental-health awareness; peer-support; stress management; suicide-prevention awareness.
• Technology Updates: Body-worn cameras; in-vehicle cameras; CAD; records management systems; legal and procedural implications.
• Ethics and Professional-Conduct Updates: Officer ethics; FDLE Officer Discipline process; reportable conduct; misconduct consequences.
• High-Liability Skill Updates: Defensive tactics; firearms; first responder; vehicle operations — specific updates per current curriculum.
• Required Testing: Written examinations; practical demonstrations; training-completion documentation.

Resources & Tools

• FDLE CJSTC primary references: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission website (fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC) — the authoritative reference for current curriculum, certification, and update information; the Active Commission Courses list (continuously updated to show current courses, hours, and effective dates); CJSTC Commission meeting agendas and minutes (record curriculum updates and decisions); CJSTC Curriculum Alerts (notifications of curriculum changes).
• Florida Statutes (current edition): Florida Statutes Chapters 776, 901, 933, 943, 944, 947 — accessible at leg.state.fl.us. Curriculum-update cycles often address recent legislative changes.
• Florida Administrative Code Chapter 11B: The administrative code governing criminal justice officer training and certification — accessible at flrules.org.
• Florida Basic Recruit Training Program textbooks (current versions): The CJSTC publishes Florida Basic Recruit Training Program textbooks for Law Enforcement and Corrections. Current versions are referenced in CJSTC commission meeting documents.
• Required clinical-skills supplies: Vary by training center; typically include uniform requirements (specific to training center policy), basic equipment for high-liability skills demonstration, range equipment for firearms requirements (where applicable). Specific supplies are detailed by the enrolling training center.
• FDLE-Certified Training Centers: The FDLE maintains a list of certified training centers throughout Florida that deliver CJSTC-approved curriculum. Major Florida training centers include those operated by Florida College System institutions (Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center at FSCJ, Institute of Public Safety at Santa Fe College, Miami Dade College School of Justice, Public Safety and Law Studies, others) and county sheriff's offices (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Training Bureau, others).
• State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE): Officers completing cross-over training must pass the SOCE in the new discipline. The SOCE is administered through specific test centers in Florida — most commonly through the institutions hosting FDLE-certified training centers.
• Career and Technical Student Organization: Not typically applicable for in-service criminal justice officer training; CJSTC training is delivered through FDLE-certified training center direct instruction.
• Tutoring and support: FDLE-certified training center instructors and staff; agency training officers (where the officer is employed by an agency); the FDLE CJSTC Curriculum Staff Contacts.

Career Pathways

CJK0393 supports continued cross-over certification for Florida criminal justice officers. Specific career pathways include:

• Law Enforcement Officer (with Cross-Over from Corrections) — currently-certified Florida correctional officers who have crossed over to law enforcement and need curriculum-update content to maintain their cross-over certification.
• Correctional Officer (with Cross-Over from Law Enforcement) — currently-certified Florida law enforcement officers who have crossed over to corrections and need curriculum-update content.
• Correctional Probation Officer (with Cross-Over) — currently-certified Florida officers with cross-over to or from correctional probation.
• Florida Law Enforcement Career Pathways — Florida Sheriff's Offices (67 county sheriffs across Florida); Florida Police Departments (over 300 municipal police departments); Florida Highway Patrol; Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Law Enforcement; specialized state law enforcement (FDLE Special Agents, Florida Department of Agriculture officers, others); federal law enforcement opportunities for Florida officers.
• Florida Correctional Career Pathways — Florida Department of Corrections (state prison system); county jail systems (Florida Sheriff's Offices); private correctional facilities operating in Florida (GEO Group, CoreCivic).
• Florida Correctional Probation Career Pathways — Florida Department of Corrections probation and parole supervision; community-corrections roles.

Special Information

FDLE CJSTC Authority and Framework

Florida criminal justice officer training and certification is administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). The CJSTC operates under Florida Statutes Chapter 943 (Department of Law Enforcement) and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 11B. The CJSTC's authority includes:

• Establishing minimum standards for training and certification of Florida law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and correctional probation officers
• Approving training centers and training programs
• Certifying officers upon successful completion of training and the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE)
• Investigating officer misconduct and administering officer discipline
• Maintaining the official record of Florida criminal justice officer certifications

Cross-Over Training Framework

Florida's Cross-Over Training Program allows currently-certified criminal justice officers to qualify for certification in an additional discipline. Cross-over options include:

• Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer Cross-Over — most common; allows certified correctional officers to qualify as law enforcement officers
• Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer Cross-Over — allows certified law enforcement officers to qualify as correctional officers
• Cross-Overs to and from Correctional Probation Officer — less common but available

Cross-over training is delivered at FDLE-certified training centers and concludes with the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) in the new discipline. Cross-over training requirements are established under FAC Chapter 11B-27 and 11B-35.

Curriculum-Update Cycles

The CJSTC reviews and updates curriculum on recurring cycles, typically driven by:

• Legislative changes to Florida Statutes affecting officer practice
• Case-law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida courts
• Best-practice updates in officer training (use of force, de-escalation, technology, etc.)
• Officer wellness research and program development
• Industry-standard updates from accreditation bodies (CALEA, FCAC, others)

Specific update cycles are announced through the CJSTC commission meeting process. Officers should monitor CJSTC communications and consult with their employing agency or FDLE-certified training center about update requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for CJK0393 typically requires:

• Currently-certified Florida criminal justice officer in at least one discipline
• Prior completion of basic cross-over training in the additional discipline
• Active employment as a criminal justice officer (typically required for course enrollment, depending on training-center policy)
• Compliance with Florida Statute 943.13 minimum officer qualifications (no felony convictions; no misdemeanors involving perjury or false statement; no dishonorable military discharge; etc.)
• Background check per Florida Statutes Chapter 943 requirements

Specific eligibility requirements vary by training center and specific update content. Students should consult the FDLE-certified training center where they are enrolling.

Course Format and Hours

CJK0393 is a clock-hour PSAV course delivered at FDLE-certified training centers. Specific hours vary by curriculum-update cycle and training-center delivery format. Some training centers deliver the course in compressed multi-day formats; others integrate it into longer training schedules. Most training centers offer multiple delivery options to accommodate working officers.

Credits

CJK0393 is a 0-credit PSAV clock-hour course. Per Florida convention, PSAV courses are measured in clock hours rather than college credits. Some FCS institutions offer articulation pathways from FDLE-certified training-center completion to AS-degree programs in Criminal Justice; specific articulation varies.

Course Code Variations

Florida institutions consistently use CJK0393 for this CJSTC-approved curriculum-update course. Programs are aligned to the FDLE CJSTC framework and consistent across Florida FDLE-certified training centers. Specific curriculum content varies by the active update cycle in effect at the time of enrollment.

Caveats Regarding This Guide

This curriculum guide reflects general structure and content categories applicable to CJK0393 as a CJSTC curriculum-update course. Specific course content, learning outcomes, contact hours, and delivery requirements are determined by the FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and may be updated periodically. Students should consult the FDLE CJSTC website (fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC) and the FDLE-certified training center where they are enrolling for current course-specific information. This guide is intended to provide general curriculum-development context for the broader Florida Course Repository project, not to substitute for FDLE CJSTC-published course documentation.