CFK graduates Basic Law Enforcement Academy #91

Cadets in CFK’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy #91 stand at attention on the CFK Upper Keys Center in Key Largo.

KEY WEST, FL, August 5, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for Basic Law Enforcement Academy #91 on July 25 at the Coral Shores High School Auditorium. Twenty-one cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program. Upon passing the state certification exam, each will be eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.
 
Kristi Yates, sponsored by the Homestead Police Department (HPD), was sworn in as an HPD officer during the graduation ceremony.
 
Jasmine Jefferson, CFK Assistant Director of IPS, recognized top performing graduates with accolades. The leadership award was given to Kristi Yates while Marlon Puebla Ayala was recognized for academic achievement. The “Top Gun” shooting skills award went to Carston Addison and the physical fitness award went to Keith Feazell, II. The “PIG” award, which recognizes pride, integrity, and guts, went to Kevin Torres-Rosa.
 
CFK’s law enforcement officer program satisfies the training requirements of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. CFK is currently accepting applications for two upcoming training academies:

• Basic Law Enforcement Academy #96, at the Upper Keys Center starting in January 2026 and ending in November 2026 – applications are due by December 12, 2025
• Basic Law Enforcement Academy #97, at the Key West Campus starting in May 2026 and ending in November 2026 – applications are due by April 16, 2026

​For more information about CFK’s Institute for Public Safety, visit the College’s website at https://www.cfk.edu/academics/academic-departments/institute-for-public-safety/.