Lake Technical Center - Institute of Public Safety

	Be at least 19 years of age
	Be a citizen of the United States
	Be a high school graduate or its equivalent (GED)
	Not have been convicted of or plead guilty or no contest to any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury, false statement or domestic violence
	Not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
	Be of a good moral character
	Have passed a physical examination by a licensed Florida physician
	Have passed a Drug Screen analysis at a designated laboratory
	Possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Institute of Public Safety Pre-application Procedure:

Financial Aid may be available for those students who qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid Office at Lake Technical Center in Eustis for information on services available. Eligible veterans may be certified for VA benefits through the Financial Aid Office.

The INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY requires that all applicants must take and pass with a score of 80% or higher on the CRIMINAL JUSTICE BASIC ABILITIES TEST CJ BAT. The Institute of Public Safety administers the CJBAT on the 2nd and on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Click on this link to see CJBAT DATES. The cost of each administration of the CJBAT is $37.00 payable in cash, money order or by credit card (Master Card or Visa). You must call the Institute of Public Safety office at (352) 742-6463 to pre-register for this test.

Conditional Admission to the program will be based on the following:

	Those with qualifying CJBAT scores may obtain an application and proceed.
	Application may be picked up at the Institute of Public Safety, 1565 Lane Park Cutoff Rd, Tavares, FL 32778. For information call 352-742-6463.
	Complete the Institute of Public Safety Application.
	Driving History (certified copy) from a court house--$9 processing fee (student's expense/part of application).
	Medical examination (student's expense/part of application).
	A *Physical Abilities Test* will be administered based on the information that is on the Physician's Clearance to Test form in the application packet.
	Written assignment of approximately 300 words on a common topic. The essays will be graded on a 20 point scale based on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and clarity of thought.
	Applicant interview
	Upon Conditional Admission after interview process, the applicant must have Psychological testing, $110.00 ; FDLE Background Clearance completed at Institute of Public Safety, $43.00 ; as well as, a Drug Screen Analysis at a designated laboratory, $44.00. We accept cash, check, money order or MC/Visa credit cards.