Requirements

Application Information

The Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy (FLEAA) is specifically designed to enhance crime and intelligence analysis by providing a specialized skill set in all areas of law enforcement analysis. This training program was created for the entire law enforcement community in the State of Florida and provides a standardized training curriculum in the field of law enforcement analysis. Academy students will attend a total of six weeks of training, one week a month, over a six-month period.
 

Admission to the Analyst Academy at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is a competitive process and meeting the minimum requirements outlined below does not guarantee automatic admission.

In order to be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following:

1. Must be currently employed by a criminal justice agency.

2. Must currently hold a law enforcement analyst position, and must have held that position for at least two (2) years on the first day of the academy class for which they are seeking admission.

3. Must have successfully completed the FDLE Core Analytical Training (FCAT)* and Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Training (FLEAT) courses prior to seeking admission to the Analyst Academy.

4. Have successfully passed a background investigation by the nominee’s employing agency consistent with background standards for criminal justice officers as detailed in Rule11B-27.0022, F.A.C.

5. Must be provided access by their agency to a laptop computer (PCs only) with the following: • wi-fi enabled (agency-provided internet hotspot preferred) • Microsoft Office (other versions, including Office 365 or Office 2016 are not acceptable) • Microsoft Excel • Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat (ability to open Adobe documents) • ability to access Canvas to access course content

The application consists of the following elements:

• Written Endorsement - Applicants must secure a written endorsement from their agency’s chief executive or designee indicating the applicant’s potential and certifying that the above requirements are met. This form can be found here: FLEAA Nomination Form
  • Your written endorsement must be saved as a PDF, specifically "Last, First_FLEAA #_Written Endorsement."
    • Example: Scott, Michael_FLEAA 40_Written Endorsement.

Applications without a nomination from the supporting agency will not be considered.

• A current professional resume
  • Your resume must be saved as a PDF, specifically "Last, First_FLEAA #_Resume."
    • Example: Scott, Michael_FLEAA 40_Resume.

Professional resumes should list work and education experience in reverse chronological order and include any relevant analytical training and skills. Professional resumes should not include pictures or contain work experience irrelevant to your job.

• A cover letter
  • Your cover letter must be saved as a Word document, specifically "Last, First_FLEAA #_Cover Letter."
    • Example: Scott, Michael_FLEAA 40_Cover Letter.

• Two (2) application essays using the following prompts:
  • Prompt One: Reflect on a time when you collaborated with analysts or officers from other agencies, or from another unit within your agency. What were the benefits and barriers of that cross-collaborative partnership?
  • Prompt Two: How should analysts prepare for disruptions caused by emerging threats?

The application essays should be formatted as such:

• At least 750 words and no more than 1250 words
• Left-aligned
• Single-spaced
• Page number located at the bottom right footer
• Times New Roman, 12-point font or Arial, 11-point font
• Saved as a Word document, specifically "Lastname, Firstname_FLEAA #_Application Essay #."
  • Example: Scott, Michael_FLEAA 40_Application Essay 2.

** ATTENTION: Do not discuss specific cases or include sensitive information in your essays **

Applicants must answer all questions in this application and upload all necessary documents in the format specified (either PDF or Word document and with a specific file name). If something does not apply to you, please mark it as N/A. 

Please check your application carefully for completeness and ensure that it is error-free before submitting this application. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and you will have to reapply.

FDLE does not maintain waiting lists. If you are not admitted to the Analyst Academy, you must reapply to be considered for admission to a subsequent class.

Questions should be addressed to the Program Director at AnalystTraining@fdle.state.fl.us.

Disclaimer: Information provided in response to this application is for use of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and will not be used for any purpose other than selection into and administration of the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy. This material is not, however, exempt from those sections of the Florida Statutes governing disclosure of public documents, and should not be considered confidential.