Institute of Public Safety

Find Your Future in Public Service

In 1972, Broward College‘s Institute of Public Safety (IPS) was established. Fifty years later, the proof of IPS’s achievements as a respected training center is clearly visible in the quality of the public servants that serve the State of Florida today. 

Academies are certified as an FDLE/CJSTC Training Center and offer basic training and continuing education for criminal justice officers. Associate’s degrees at IPS include Criminal Justice and Fire Science Technology.

Within our multi-million dollar facility are virtual and realistic training venues for educational and professional development. Online classes, comprehensive hands-on instruction and state-of-the-art training from instructors with practical experience provide an innovative, quality workforce education for all.​

Institute of Public Safety & Testing Center

Public Safety Pathway (Degree Offerings)
Criminal Justice Academies
Professional & Executive Development
ROTC Program Military Studies
IPS/Police Academy Testing Center
Law Enforcement Memorial
Information Booklet FAQ
Institute of Public Safety

About IPS

The Institute of Public Safety and the Criminal Justice Testing Center will be closed on:

  • November 11, 2024 (Veterans Day)
  • November 27-29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Break)
  • December 20, 2024-January 1, 2025 (Winter Break)
  • January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday)
  • March 3-7, 2025 (Spring Break)
  • May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)
  • June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth)

If Broward College closes due to severe weather, then classes at the Institute of Public Safety may be canceled. Please stay in touch with your Training Division and watch for an email from Broward College/Institute of Public Safety.