OPD Recruit Training - Valencia

The City of Orlando has entered into a five-year agreement with Valencia College to provide education and training services to the Orlando Police Department (OPD). The agreement includes basic recruit training, advanced specialized training, and continued professional education. Valencia College will provide training facilities and instructors, while the City of Orlando will provide personnel and equipment. The agreement also includes provisions for insurance coverage, termination, and renewal. Key aspects of the agreement include: • The City of Orlando will pay $3,000 or the current tuition rate per agency hired recruit participating in the basic recruit academy program. • Valencia College will exempt the CJI application fee for hired agency recruits. • The City of Orlando will provide a permanently assigned Coordinator and on-duty FDLE certified instructors for basic recruit academy classes. • Valencia College will provide enrollment for twenty-five individuals to attend the Criminal Justice Institute Academy Programs at no charge to the City. The agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida and includes provisions for termination, renewal, and insurance coverage.