| This 2-week course is open to all officers assigned to a dive team in an official capacity within a criminal justice agency. Officers not assigned to a dive team in an official capacity may attend this course; however, their participation must be approved in advance by their agency and the Training Institute Director.
Prior to entering this course, participants must possess current certifications and email the copies to the coordinator of the following:
1. Advanced Open Water SCUBA Diver (Minimum Requirement) 2. First Aid/CPR/AED 3. Oxygen Provider Certification 4. Medical Statement Form
Students must bring all their own dive gear (mask, fins, snorkel, BCD, regulator-primary & alternate second stage, weights, two cutting tools, timing device, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge (or dive computer), gloves, booties, exposure suit, primary & secondary dive light, and knife. (Additional gear; swimming goggles, full face mask and dry suit, underwater camera, underwater video system, underwater communication system, and redundant air system "pony bottle")
Students must pass a swim test and basic scuba skills with 100 % completion on the first day of class. Students may retest on any failed component of the swim and basic scuba skills assessment before the next water exercise begins (next day of class). If the student fails to demonstrate the required swim and basic scuba skills as stated, the student has failed Advanced Course 077 Underwater Police Science & Technology and is PROHIBITED from further participation.
Swim Test consists of the following:
- 400-yard swim
- 800-yard mask, fins, snorkel swim
- 15-minute water tread, last two minutes without hands
- Swim underwater for 20 yards on a single breath
- 100-yard inert rescue diver tow in full scuba gear
- Basic scuba skills drill
- Scuba confidence skills course
The course will combine classroom instruction with predominantly practical in-water application. The student will participate in the removal and rigging of vehicles from lakes, rock pits, and canals. Students will dive in overhead environments while searching a cruise ship for parasitic devices. The student will be exposed to underwater search and recovery techniques, underwater video and photo scene documentation, underwater crime scene processing, and the use of underwater lift bags. The student will experience and locate items in zero visibility, limited visibility, and black water. The student will be provided with air fills for the duration of the course. This is a salary incentive course for Florida officers. In addition, students must provide a letter with their department letterhead advising if they are taking the course for Salary Incentive or Mandatory Re-Training. All students must complete a Medical Statement Form.
Should you have additional questions regarding the curriculum, please contact the course instructor, Deputy Richard Johnson at rrjohnson@mdso.com.
Should you need assistance with registration, please contact the course coordinator, Deputy Brandy Conway at beconway@mdso.com.
The fee for this course is $1,900
LODGING INFORMATION: **As a courtesy to our students, we have a pre negotiated special room rate at the InterContinental at Doral Miami, which is located at 2505 NW 87 Avenue, Doral, FL 33172. For reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 305-468-1400 or via email at reservations.miahc@r-hr.com and refer to the course name in order to obtain the special negotiated rate of $230.
*Please note there are a limited number of rooms reserved at the special negotiated rate. Early room reservation is highly recommended. Shuttle service to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Training Center can be made available upon your request directly with the hotel. Notification must be made prior to your arrival to ensure availability. |
