Class Information and Application Instructions

Applications are due by October 15th, 2024

Host Site
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
10750 Ulmerton Rd
Largo, FL 33778

Class Schedule
January 20-24
February 17-21
March 24-28
April 14-18
May 12-16
June 9-13

The application process consists of the following elements:

  • Applicants must secure the written endorsement of 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 on the Schedule page of the FDLE Analyst Training website. Applications without a nomination from the supporting agency will not be considered.
  • Applicants must submit an online application, found on the FDLE Analyst Trainings website on the Schedule page. This form must be completed in its entirety.
  • As part of the application form, applicants must upload the following documents:
    • A current professional resume
    • An application essay of at least 750 words and no more than 1,000 words on the following topic: How do you handle and manage stress in your personal and professional life and how do you address competing priorities?
    • ​An essay of at least 750 words and no more than 1,000 words on the following: Identify at least three current issues of concern for your agency and discuss how law enforcement analysis could be used to address these issues.
** ATTENTION: Do not discuss specific cases or include sensitive information in your essays **


Please complete this application form in its entirety. If something does not apply to you, please mark it as N/A.

Please check 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.

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* 1. Biographical Information

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* 2. Have you previously applied for admission to the Analyst Academy?

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* 3. If selected for the class, would you require a hotel room?

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* 4. Supervisor Information

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* 5. Describe your current responsibilities.

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* 7. Do you hold any relevant professional certifications?

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* 8. List any training or relevant professional certifications you have completed. Please include the host of the training, total hours received, and the date completed. (List the most recent training first)

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* 9. Please upload a current resume.

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* 10. Please upload your personal application essay here.

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* 11. Please upload your application essay here.

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