Daytona State College receives funding for new projects

The largest of these projects is the construction of a firing range on the DeLand Campus for DSC’s Law Enforcement Academy.

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| 2:50 p.m. June 4, 2022

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by: Chris Thomes

Director of Marketing & Communications, Daytona State College

According to the budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Daytona State College will received state funding for several projects.

The largest of these projects is the construction of a firing range on the DeLand Campus, providing DSC’s Law Enforcement Academy with an on-site, all-weather training facility. Current law enforcement officers from state and national agencies will also be able to utilize the range for their continuing education opportunities, too.

Other funding will replace equipment and upgrade the technology and training modules used in advanced manufacturing programs. These improvements provide support for Florida’s first FAME chapter (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education), which is housed at the Advanced Technology College.

Lastly, with online threats, ransomware, and hacking on the rise, support was also given to upgrade equipment and technology in database and cybersecurity programs. This funding will allow for improvements in both hardware and software, along with a remodeling and computer refresh in labs to train new defenders of cyberspace.