FHP Training Academy
119th Class Activities

• 119th Class Photo
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• The 119th stands in their final formation.
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• The 119th is sworn in.
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• Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, Walt McNeil delivered the keynote address for the graduation ceremony.
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• HSMV Executive Director Julie L. Jones
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• Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp speaks to the graduates.
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• Class President Rafael Rodriguez
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• FHP Director Colonel John Czernis
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• Executive Director's Award: Earl Scott
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• FHP Director's Award: Steven Montiero
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• Class President's Award: Rafael Rodriguez
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• Public Speaking Award: Rafael Rodriguez
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• Marksmanship Award: Timothy Scott
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• Defensive Tactics Award: Daniel Morley
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• Physical Fitness Award (Most Improved): Jean Aime
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• Physical Fitness Award (Best Overall): Julian Cabrera
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• Advisory Council Award: Thomas Stone
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• The 119th Recruit Class’s banquet was held on October 20, 2010. Members of the 119th Recruit Class, along with their families, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ staff members gathered together for a day and night of fun, food, and fellowship.

• The 119th BRC is the first FHP recruit class to be fully certified to carry the Taser when they graduate. In order to be certified, each recruit must have several hours of classroom instruction and each must personally experience the effects of the Taser.

• Recruit Dean checks the speed of a vehicle.
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• Recruits returning from recording moving estimates.
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• Trooper Karasek answers questions from the recruits as Trooper King watches approaching traffic.
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• Riding with Trooper King to practice moving estimations.
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• Recording a vehicle’s estimated and actual speed.
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• Recruits waiting their turn.
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• Additional Photos

• The 119th learn different defensive techniques used with the PR24.

• Recruits are trained in the care and use of tear gas weapons.

• Recruits are trained in the proper use of the Bio-Hazard Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Suits, which are designed to protect against certain bio-hazardous chemicals. The PPE suits would be crucial for protection in the event of a biological or chemical related attack.

• These recruits are law enforcement officers from other agencies who go through eight weeks of Agency Specified Training to become members of the Florida Highway Patrol.

• Recruits receive their Troop assignments where they will report after the Academy.

• Recruits are trained to initiate and handle traffic stops.

• During Vehicle Operations training week, recruits learn how to maintain and control their vehicles in many situations.

• Trooper Oman gives instructions to the recruits.
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• Reload
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• Good Grouping
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• Sergeant Warden keeps a watchful eye.
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• New Relay
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• Kneeling Position
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• Pasting targets
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• Firing Line Is Hot
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• Scoring a Target
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• Captain Hudson demonstrates the correct shotgun shooting stance.
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• On Target
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• Captain Hudson shows how to clean the Remington 12 gauge.
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• Shooting the 357
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• Additional Photos

• In order to be certified to carry pepper spray, recruits have to experience the effects and perform certain tasks after being sprayed themselves.

• 119th BRC Recruits Donate Blood

• State Troopers may be called to direct traffic for many reasons including roadway obstructions, traffic crashes, special events, utility repairs, or broken traffic signals. The 119th practice what they have been taught at real intersections in Quincy.

• Assistant Platoon Leader - Staff Sergeant Steven Montiero
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• Flag Detail - Private First Class James Rodriguez
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• Flag Detail - Private First Class Joshua Greene
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• Flag Detail - Private First Class Justin Martin
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• Guide On - Private First Class Michael Cox
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• Photographer - Private First Class Daniel Morley
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• Platoon Leader - First Sergeant Thomas Stone
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• Scribe - Private First Class Christopher Robinson
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• Squad Leader - Corporal Matthew McCroan
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• Squad Leader - Corporal Earl Scott
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• Squad Leader - Corporal Julian Cabrera
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• Squad Leader - Corporal Timothy Scott
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• Supply Sergeant - Sergeant Rafael Rodriguez
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• Trooper Oman answers questions from the recruits.
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• Corporal Baker observes the recruit’s techniques.
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• The recruits found a friend.
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• Recruit Montiero records the patient’s vitals.
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• Lieutenant Rasmussen checks a splint.
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• Almost anything can be used as a spint.
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• Stabilizing the patient.
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• Applying pressure and treating for shock.
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• Shoulder Drag.
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• Two-person extremity lift.
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• Two-person seat carry.
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• Performing a log roll.
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• Performing an assessment of the patient.
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• Climbing the hill.
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• Building stamina.
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• Building upper body strength.
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• Forward Roll.
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• Right-side fall.
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• Push-ups never end.
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• Getting ready for DT.
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• New type of push-up.
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• Recruit Cox gives 110%.
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• Recruits using the finger lock transport.
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• Finger lock transport.
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• Straight arm takedown.
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• Sergeant Weaver showing control of subject.
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• Sergeant Weaver demonstrating the three point pin.
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• Hammer lock takedown.
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• Slogans for DT.
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• Sergeant Weaver explaining a take down move.
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• Front disarming technique.
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• Lt. Collins demonstrating defense against a straight edged weapon.
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• Defending against an overhand stab.
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• Ouch!
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• Handcuffing technique.
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• More push-ups.
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• Offensive ready stance.
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• Sgt. Warden keeps a watchful eye on a couple of recruits.
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• Trooper Scheetz teaches the 119th pressure points.
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• Under the jaw pressure point.
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• Back to Back.
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• Rear chock hold escape.
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• Escape from the front football tackle.
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• Corporal Baker keeps a watchful eye.
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• Additional Photos

• Waiting for the adventure to begin.
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• Leaving the dorm area.
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• The dreaded hill.
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• Parade Rest
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• First formation in the Concourse.
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• Leg Lifts
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• Finally, a chance to sit.
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• Captain Bryan Hudson addresses the class.
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• Recruits Dean and De La Rosa receive their room keys.
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• Lieutenant Dan Hinton speaks to the class.
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• Someone forgot their pens and grippers.
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• More leg lifts
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• Waiting to be issued PT gear.
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• Get It and Go!
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• Finding their dorm rooms.
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• Ready for PT
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• Learning cafeteria protocol.
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• The 119th enjoying their first run.
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• Major Brent Coates introduces the Academy staff.
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• Cheri Davis notarizes some paperwork.
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• Verifying a signature.
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• In the chow line.
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• Sergeant Keely Weaver makes sure the recruits get the right gear for their gunbelt.
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• Colonel John Czernis introduces the GHQ staff.
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• Colonel Czernis welcomes the 119th.
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Recruits should be prepared, it can happen anytime....anywhere...