The College of the Florida Keys’ Institute for Public Safety recently graduated 15 cadets in its basic law enforcement academy No. 95. The graduation ceremony was held on July 15 at Coral Shores High School.
The 15 cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program at CFK’s Upper Keys Center. Graduates are eligible to become a Florida law enforcement officer upon passing the state certification exam.
Nine graduates have already passed the exam and two have secured employment including: Misley Quintero, who was pinned by Capt. Spenser Bryan from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and Kevin Laguardia Perez, pinned by Assistant Chief Armando Aguilar of the City of Miami Police Department.
Jasmine Jefferson, assistant director of the institute, recognized top performing graduates with accolades:
- David Jauregui won the award for leadership.
- Quintero and Rachel Goodwin tied for the academic achievement award.
- Laguardia Perez received the “PIG” award (for pride, integrity, and guts).
- Julio Couvertier-Santiago was awarded “Top Gun” for shooting skills.
- Quintero and Christopher Danet Jr. shared the physical fitness award.
CFK’s law enforcement officer program satisfies the training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Two upcoming law enforcement training academies at CFK’s Upper Keys Center in Key Largo with a deadline to apply by Nov. 20 are:
- Basic law enforcement academy No. 100, full-time, January to July 2027
- Basic law enforcement academy No. 101, part-time, January to December 2027
More information is at cfk.edu/academics/academic-departments/institute-for-public-safety/.
