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Course Catalog
BASIC
BMO03G. Basic Communications Officer Training Course
40 hrs
Basic
This is the POST-recognized certification course for communications officers in the State of Georgia. This course must be completed within six (6) months of the date of hire for employees hired after July 1, 1995.
Registered Communications Officers wishing to voluntarily certify may apply, however, absolute preference will be given to newly hired individuals. Course work includes: roles of the communications officer,
crisis intervention, law enforcement dispatch, fire/hazmat dispatch, EMS dispatch, telephone techniques, liability, communications impaired callers, radio broadcast techniques, and others.
This course requires a written and a performance examination final. Designed for the newly hired or inexperienced communications officers, this course will provide a foundation of skills and knowledge upon which
departmental on-the-job training should be based.
Prerequisites: P-2 form is required 10 days prior to class. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 20
Tuition: None
CJJ85G. Basic Jail Training Course
80 hrs
Basic
The 80-hour course is designed for uncertified officers. It provides basic knowledge for persons working in a jail environment. Topics of discussion include: inmate rights, first aid/CPR, facility functions,
medical services, self defense, jail climate, transport and security.
Prerequisites: P-2 form is required 10 days prior to class. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
CJC85G. Basic Jail Training Course for Certified Officers
47 hrs
Basic
The 47-hour course is designed for officers who have completed Basic Mandate and have current CPR and First Aid cards.
Prerequisites: P-2 form is required 10 days prior to class. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 20
Tuition: None
BML06G. Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (BLETC)
408 hrs
Basic
Successful completion of this 408-hour course will result in POST certification as a Georgia Police Officer.
Prerequisites: P-2 form is required 10 days prior to class. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 30
Tuition: None
BMM99G. Basic Municipal Probation Officer Training Course
120 hrs
Basic
This 120-hour certification course is designed for municipal (and county) probation officers. Topics include supervision techniques, interstate compacts, sentencing,
intermediate sanctions, sentence termination, data collection, pre-sentence investigation, defensive tactics, firearms, etc.
Prerequisites: P-2 form is required 10 days prior to class. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 30
Tuition: None
INTERMEDIATE
CAA01G. Criminal Procedure
40 hrs
Intermediate
This course is designed to show the student how to apply Georgia criminal laws and court decisions to real life situations. In addition, the student will be able to distinguish between civil and criminal actions.
Topics of discussion include: search of premises and persons, searching vehicles, laws of arrest, liability in the use of weapons, legal rights, notification and elements of crimes.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
CAD01G. First Responder
50 hrs
Intermediate
The action of the first officer at an emergency could make the difference between life and death. The information presented in this course will make officers more aware of what can be done at the scene of an accident or other emergency before medical assistance arrives.
Prerequisites: Participants should be in good physical condition due to some strenuous activities. A doctor's release may be required. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 20
Tuition: None
CAB01G. Health and Wellness
22 hrs
Intermediate
An individual engaged in law enforcement should maintain a high level of physical fitness. Not only is this desirable for being able to enjoy life to the fullest, but for officers it can be a life saver. This course involves workouts paced for the student's individual ability.
Required Materials: Students should bring or wear comfortable or work-out type clothing all three days of this class Contact the Academy for further information concerning required materials.
Prerequisites: Participants should be in good physical condition due to some strenuous activities. A doctor's release may be required. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 20
Tuition: None
CAC01G. Interpersonal Relations/Crisis Intervention
8 hrs
Intermediate
In order to effectively handle crisis situations encountered as part of their daily activities, officers need problem identification knowledge and interpersonal skills. This course presents strategies and techniques to improve these skills and calm crisis situations.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 20
Tuition: None
CAE01G. Officer Survival
40 hrs
Intermediate
The life of an officer is frequently jeopardized when a dangerous situation occurs during the performance of "routine" activities. To survive, an officer must be able to recognize and evaluate such situations and take the proper course of action.
This course is designed to alert officers to these hazards and provide actions they can take to avoid injury or death.
Required Materials: baton; flashlight; 5 rounds 12 gauge slug; body armor, if available; 5 rounds 12 gauge 00 buck (9 pellet); departmental issue shotgun, if available; 1 box 12 gauge #9 field load; 300 rounds duty ammo; leather gear. Contact the Academy for further information concerning required materials.
Note: Firearms are not to be brought to the classroom until the instructor requests them!
Prerequisites: Participants should be in good physical condition due to some strenuous activities. Students are required to participate in practical exercises which are physically demanding. A doctor's release may be required. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
STT01R. Radar Operator Training Course
16 hrs
Intermediate
This course satisfies the Georgia Law requirement that all law enforcement officers who operate radar detection devises be certified by the state.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 16
Tuition: None
ADVANCED
CAG02G. Advanced Firearms
24 hrs
Advanced
This course is designed to increase the individual officer's proficiency with the service weapon and shotgun. The course will also make the officer aware of other types of weapons available such as automatic weapons, gas weapons, etc.
Required Materials: 1000 rounds of ammunition; 1 box of 12 gauge no.9 field loads; 10 rounds of 12 gauge 00 buck shot; 5 rounds of 12 gauge slugs; and departmental shotgun, if available. Contact the Academy for further information concerning required materials.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 15
Tuition: None
CAL02G. Advanced Report Writing
16 hrs
Advanced
A brief review of composition skills will be given through practical exercises and self-scoring quizzes to help identify areas needing improvement (grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.).
Various types and uses of police reports will be covered with emphasis on preparing effective reports for successful prosecution.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
CAF02G. Advanced Traffic Law
24 hrs
Advanced
This course is designed to give an in-depth study of the current traffic laws of the State of Georgia.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
CAK01F. Crime Scene Processing
32 hrs
Advanced
The completion of any case depends on the officer recognizing, gathering and collecting all of the physical evidence. This evidence must be presented in court in a logical and clear manner.
This course is designed to teach the officer how to recognize and record the evidence and preserve the crime scene. Topics of discussion include crime scene protection, sketching and photographing, note taking and report writing, lab analysis,
crime scene search, courtroom testimony, collection of evidence, chain of custody, and rules of evidence.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
CAI02F. Interviews and Interrogations
24 hrs
Advanced
This course is built upon basic interview techniques, and presents different techniques for interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects.
Prerequisites: None
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
CAJ02G. Search Warrants and Affidavits
16 hrs
Advanced
This course presents an in-depth review of legal requirements for obtaining and executing a search warrant. The class also involves a practical exercise which requires students to complete an affidavit and search warrant based on a hypothetical situation.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
SPECIALIZED
XXXXXXX. Advanced Forensic Firearm and Toolmark ID
24 hrs
Specialized
This course will introduce the student to the methods used by firearm and toolmark examiners in the examination of fired bullets, cartridge cases and various kinds of toolmarks.
The student will learn how examiners obtain class information that may aid investigators in searching for a firearm or tool that has been used in the commission of a crime
including how a fired bullet, cartridge case or tool may be matched to a particular firearm or tool. The course will also explore the reconstruction of shooting incidents,
including determination of the range, direction of fire and the identification of gunshot residues. Additionally, advanced instruction will be provided for those individuals
who have attended the basic course. The advanced topics of discussion will include lock picking; key making concepts; crime scene processing; reconstruction/trajectory;
evidence procedures; death investigation and court-room testimony.
Instructor: Don Mikko
Details: Click Here
Limit: 36
Tuition: $250
ACD03G. Animal Control Training Program
40 hrs
Specialized
This course focuses on enforcement issues in order to better prepare officers to handle any situation and to establish continuity in the management of animal related issues across the state of Georgia.
This course is recommended for all Animal Control officers, regardless of experience. P.O.S.T. certified officers will receive credit for this training upon successful completion of a written final exam and performance test.
Instructional topics will include: animal capture and restraint, cruelty investigations, crime scene process, field procedures, animal transport, citizen complaint forms, enforcing county ordinance issuing citations/warrants,
officer safety and liability, Georgia state animal laws, wild and exotic animals, etc.
Prerequisites: None
Limit: 36
Tuition: $250
XXXXXX. Basic Gang School
24 hrs
Specialized
This course is designed to provide law enforcement officers information regarding motorcycle gangs and street gangs that aid in distributing narcotics.
Through an overview of gangs, students will become more knowledgeable about the vast network of narcotics as well as methods of gang enforcement. Discussion topics include:
street gangs overview, street gangs and narcotics, officer safety, "motel sets," legal issues and street contacts, and prosecution of gang members.
Prerequisites: None
Limit: 15 minimum
Tuition: None
XXXXXX. Basic Swat Training
50 hrs
Specialized
This course contains basic principles and guidelines regarding Basic Level SWAT. It will cover various situations that SWAT officers may encounter. This course will help the student better understand tactical situations.
This course is not designed to mandate specific training and does not discount other techniques from other courses or agencies.
In this course the student will be exposed to various tools, weapons and techniques that SWAT officers will encounter or use. The course will familiarize officers with different types of entries, woodland operations and vehicle assaults.
There will also be live fire drills conducted during the day and nighttime phases which will be combined with entries (Live Fire House).
Recommended Equipment:
Handgun
1500 rounds of handgun ammo
Primary weapon system (Rifle or SMG)
1500 rounds of rifle or SMG ammo
Shotgun (pump or semi-auto
50 rounds 00 Buck
Flight suit or department issued swat uniform
Boots
Baseball or boonie type hat
Tactical subload rig (belt, holster, ammo pouch, etc.)
Tactical body armor (external loadbearing
Eye and ear protection
Ballistic helmet/goggles
Gas mask with filters
Flashlight (weapon mounted and spare
Rappel equipment (gloves, harness, etc.
Balaclava hood
Wet weather gear
Knee and elbow pads/flight gloves
Canteen or any type of hydration system
GPS and compass
Weapon cleaning equipment
Handcuffs and /or flexcuffs
Any other tactical gear used/if not listed
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit:
Tuition: None
XXXXXX. Crisis Intervention Training
40 hrs
Specialized
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is a dynamic collaboration of professionals committed to people with mental illness and other brain disorders.
The CIT program is sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Mental Health, Development Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, Georgia Sheriff's Association, Inc., and Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
Law enforcement officers who are trained in CIT can effectively assist individuals with mental illness and other brain disorders who are in crisis, therefore advancing public safety and reducing the stigma commonly associated with mental illness. One of our major goals is to train and certify 20% of all Georgia law enforcement officers in CIT by the year 2007.
Course curriculum: Click Here
Training video: Click Here
Prerequisites: None
Limit: 25
Tuition: None
XXXXX. Defensive Tactics Instructor Training
80 hrs
Specialized
Completion of this course enables students to teach basic defensive tactic skills as it pertains to grappling, ground fighting, take downs,
control and restraint, handcuffing, baton, pepper spray edged weapons, and weapon retention. Although a certification course, student will be encourage
to continue training once certification is complete.
Prerequisites: Student must be a P.O.S.T. Certified Instructor.
Limit:
Tuition: None
XXXXX. Departmental Training Officer
40 hrs
Specialized
This course is for those officers who are currently Department Training Officers or those who anticipate filling this role.
It is designed to provide3 the knowledge and skills necessary to design and conduct successful training courses.
Topics of discussion will include: liability, course design, task analysis, course development, course completion, practical exercises post forms, post procedures and lesson plans.
Prerequisites: Student must be a P.O.S.T. Certified Instructor.
Limit:
Tuition: None
ACD03G. Family Violence
24 hrs
Specialized
Domestic violence calls are difficult for any officer to handle. The nature of the call and being placed in someone's home pose dangers. The ability to tactical approach and handling these situations can be a matter of life and death.
Unfamiliarity with the Georgia Family violence Act leads to improper application and utilization by many officers.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
SAQ07G. Field Training Officer
40 hrs
Specialized
This course is designed to assist departments in predicting the competence of a recruit before the probationary period ends.
It combines on-the-job instruction with objective evaluation and documentation which allows students of this program to use the selection process within their own departments.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 30
Tuition: None
XXXXX. Forensic Dentistry, Introduction
16 hrs
Specialized
This two-day course will provide basic information into the field of Forencsic Odontology (Dentistry) for law enforcement investigators. The first day will include an overview of the areas that encompass the field of Forensic Odontology. The second day will focus on the field of Bitemark investigation and analysis. Discussion will include recognition of collection of bitemark evidence. The final part of the discussion will present various methods of analysis as well as some of the pitfalls concerning the use of bitemark evidence in the past.
Instructor:
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit:
Tuition: Contact the Academy for information concerning tuition.
042CFFT100. Forensic Firearm and Toolmark ID
24 hrs
Specialized
This course will introduce the student to the methods used by firearm and toolmark examiners in the examination of fired bullets, cartridge cases and various kinds of toolmarks.
The student will learn how examiners obtain class information that may aid investigators in searching for a firearm or tool that has been used in the commission of a crime
including how a fired bullet, cartridge case or tool may be matched to a particular firearm or tool. The course will also explore the reconstruction of shooting incidents,
including determination of the range, direction of fire and the identification of gunshot residues. Additionally, advanced instruction will be provided for those individuals
who have attended the basic course. The advanced topics of discussion will include lock picking; key making concepts; crime scene processing; reconstruction/trajectory;
evidence procedures; death investigation and court-room testimony.
Instructor: Don Mikko
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 36
Tuition: None
NBM54G. Human Trafficking Training Course
3 hrs
Specialized
An introduction to the study of modern-day slavery which provides general information, current legislation and cases, and victim identification techniques.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 20
Tuition: None
ABM29G. Human Trafficking Train-the-Trainer
4 hrs
Specialized
An introduction to the study of modern-day slavery which provides general information, current legislation and cases, and victim identification techniques.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 20
Tuition: None
NBM54G. Instructor Training Course
80 hrs
Specialized
This course is designed to supply the necessary skills to become an effective instructor. Successful completion of this program satisfies a part of the requirement of P.O.S.T. certification as an instructor.
Following satisfactory completion of the probationary period, officers will become State certified instructors. All personnel attending this course will be required to instruct at their local academy.
Students who are interested in this course should be aware that good basic writing skills are necessary for successful completion. Final selection of students to attend will be made by the Academy Staff.
Acceptance is not based upon space availability at the time applications are received. In order to be considered as a potential student for this course, the student candidate must submit the following:
a letter of recommendation from the Chief or Sheriff; a writing sample from the student stating why he/she wants to be an instructor, what talents or qualities he/she possesses that would make him/her an
asset to law enforcement instruction, and what specific topics or areas he/she would like to instruct; and an updated resume. Although the course is an 80-hour course, the calendar will reflect a total of 12 days.
Time is now restructured to benefit the student to prepare his/her lesson plan without departmental interruption.
Prerequisites: Students must have at least two years of law enforcement experience before applying for this course. Contact the Academy for further information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 16
Tuition: None
ITQ04G. IACP: Value-Centered Leadership
16 hrs
Specialized
This workshop explores the issues and dynamics of ethics and values within the law enforcement agency and in its communication and interaction with community clients. The workshop underscores the
importance of agency integrity, and the internal and community strategies through which to develop, reinforce and maintain it for enhanced community relations. Presentations focus on organizational culture and
the role of law enforcement in terms of ethics and values and their significance for successful community service. In small groups, attendees will discuss case studies and review their own rules and regulations,
policies and procedures, disciplinary processes, and any canons and standards of ethical conduct and/or values statements presently used in their respective agencies. This workshop will: explore the evolution
of law enforcement and the role of key values and ethics in the organizational culture; clarify the difference between mission statements and values programs;
afford participants the opportunity to assess and/or develop a values statement for their agency; discuss strategies for ingraining the agencys code of ethics and values statements in training programs and disciplinary procedures
supervisory, middle management and executive levels; review strategies for marketing the agencys values and image both internally and externally.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 15 minimum
Tuition: IACP Member $285, Nonmember $385
ITQ04G. Mounted Patrol Techniques
16 hrs
Specialized
Topics in this course include patrol tactics, crowd control, horse care, and search and rescue techniques. Class is held at the North Georgia Fairground.
Participants must provide their own mounts, gear and horse care. Limit is 16 participants because of limited stall facilities.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: 16
Tuition: None
ITQ04G. Police Cyclist Course
40 hrs
Specialized
This course is designed for officers now assigned to or being considered for bicycle patrol positions. This course is physically demanding and students should be in average or better general condition.
Students will be taught the basics of safe and effetive bicycle operations on differing terrains and in all weather.
Required Materials: Each student attending this course is required to bring the following equipment: police mountain bicycle in good condition, properly fitting bicycle helmet, bicycle gloves, water bottles or personal hydration system,
headlight and tail light/reflector, rain gear if desired, proper clothing, duty belt
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: None
Tuition: None
ITQ04G. Post Blast Crime Scene Investigation
16 hrs
Specialized
This class is for investigators responsible for processing crime scenes involving explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction.
The three day class consists of two days of classroom instruction on explosive devices and construction and one day of practical application processing a crime scene on the bomb range consisting of recovering important evidence and reconstruction of the device.
This class is restricted to sworn law enforcement due to the sensitive nature of the materials presented. The class will be presented in power point format showing actual devices and compaoenent parts for building explosive devices.
Information on the effects and characteristics of different types of explosives will be presented.
Successful completion of the class will prepare the investigator for properly processing a crime scene involving explosive devices safely and effectively collecting evidence to help identify and prosecute the responsible parties.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: None
Tuition: None
XXXXXX. Prescription Drugs
8 hrs
Specialized
This class will provide training on subjects dealing with prescription drug abuse and diversion. Topics include:
lawful prescribing and prevention of diversion, abuse and diversion of controlled substances, major case investigations, pharmacy scams, scams against physicians, physical dependence and addition, programs for law enforcement on pain.
Prerequisites: None
Limit: None
Tuition: None
ITQ04G. Psychological Fitness For Duty In Law Enforcement
6 hrs
Specialized
The purpose of this course is to provide guidance to Law Enforcement Administrators and risk managers in dealing with the minefield fo medical, leal and policy issues that surround fitness for duty evaluations in law enforcement.
In addition, the course will update agencies on the new legal developments affecting these evaluations and the recently approved IACP Guidelines for Fitness for Duty Evaluations.
Prerequisites: Contact the Academy for information concerning prerequisites.
Limit: None
Tuition: None
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