Public Safety DIve training Course

The South West Florida Public Safety Academy isponsoring an underwater crime scene and public safety diver course January 28, 2008 through February 1, 2008. Students must have an open water certification and be a member of a law enforcement agency. (not required to be ona dive team)

Great course for a refresher or anyone looking to become a police dver. Interested members should contact Sgt. James Kirdy at 941-628-4524. This course is free and paid by the state for regional members and does offer mandatory training hours through FDLE. Certifying agency is Public Savety Divers Association and the National Association of Underwater Instructors. Contact Dave Harney at the academay for registration, at 239- 334-3897

Anyone that would like and outline of the course. Contact me at jkdiving@yahoo.com and will get it to you.

Jim Kirdy

what does this course cover? and what certifications does it offer?

what does this course cover? and what certifications does it offer?

Processing crime scene underwater and recovery, including vehicle, body, weapon. Other searches include proper bridge, piling and vessel searches. Topics include proper communiactions, diving in black water, briefing and de-briefing, report writing and reconstruction of the scene.

Day one is stress diving and equipment malfunctions. (pool) the rest of the week is in open water. Feel free to contact me at jkdiving@yahoo.com
Certifications include PSDA level 1 and NAUI underwater crime scene, police diver.