PRESS RELEASE: OCTOBER 9, 2026

FDLE partnership offers industry-standard credentials to SJR State graduates

Through a new partnership with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), St. Johns River State College is giving intelligence-focused graduates a distinct competitive advantage. Students enrolled in SJR State’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice – Applied Intelligence Studies can now complete specialized coursework to earn an official FDLE academic certificate alongside their degree.

The curriculum incorporates two state benchmark programs: FDLE Core Analytical Training (FCAT) and Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Training (FLEAT). These industry-standard credentials prepare aspiring investigative and intelligence analysts with key practical skills, including oral briefings, open-source research, analytical writing, and data interpretation.

"While our online bachelor's degree uniquely combines criminal justice with intelligence analysis, this new certification takes student preparation a step further," said Tim Adams, Dean of Criminal Justice at SJR State. "It directly bridges the gap between college course work and real-world intelligence operations, giving our graduates a powerful head start in the workforce."

The certification helps graduates enter the intelligence analyst profession by:

• Demonstrating to prospective employers that the students successfully completed rigorous academic studies which included FDLE’s specialized and industry recognized coursework
• Further enhancing the skill set developed through the degree program
• Demonstrating professional competencies required for intelligence analysts
• Accelerating the path to full certification

Applications are available for the 2027 spring semester. For more information, email .

Additional Criminal Justice Programs at SJR State include:

• Crime Scene Technology & Forensic Science (A.S. degree)
• Paralegal Studies (A.S. degree)
• Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy (Career Certificate)
• Florida Corrections Officer Academy (Career Certificate)

Since 1958, St. Johns River State College has served Northeast Florida by helping students reach their goals and meeting the community’s educational and workforce training needs. With campuses in Orange Park, Palatka and St. Augustine, SJR State welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds and takes pride in being the community’s college. SJR State’s programs offer opportunities to prepare for university transfers, start a career or build on an education.