Coordinator: Sergeant Hugh Oliphant
Location: Miami-Dade Sheriff's Training Center

Send applicant questions to [email protected].

Coordinator: Sergeant Armando Borrego
Location: Firearms Ranges

Coordinator: Sergeant Stephen Marshall, Jr.
Location: Miami-Dade Sheriff's Training Center

Courses included in First Responder Training:

  • First Responder
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare First Responder
  • First Aid/Hazmat/Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification

Tactical Section/Firearms
Coordinator: Sergeant Armando Borrego
Location: Miami-Dade Sheriff's Training Center

Defensive Tactics Section
Coordinator: Sergeant Henry Perea
Location: Miami-Dade Sheriff's Training Center

Coordinator: Sergeant Antonio Linarese
Location: Command Post Classroom and Room LR-2

Coordinator: Sergeant William Lopez
Location: Miami-Dade Sheriff's Training Center

The Traffic Skills Unit's mission is to provide the most up-to-date training related to:
  • Traffic Crash Investigations & Accident Reconstruction
  • Defensive Driving and Drive Improvement courses
  • Police Motors Certification courses
  • Driving Under the Influence Recognition & Enforcement Certifications
Coordinator: Sergeant David Olivo
Location: Adobe Connect Online Training

Coordinator: Sergeant Waukesha Kenon
Location: Computer Lab

Professional Development Training includes:

  • Instructor Techniques Workshop (ITW)
  • State of Florida General Instructor Certification Course (80 hours)

MDSO personnel can access online training by going to the Online Training System.

Visit the Computer Lab webpage for more information.

Email the Computer-Based Training Course Coordinators if you have any questions.

Coordinator: Kelly Kennedy
Location: Fitness Center