128th Law Enforcement Basic School
Oct. 31 - Apr. 02, 2026
One on One Training and Modern Online Training and Webinar Opportunities for Law Enforcement
Upcoming Training Opportunities Complete Calendar
Defensive Tactics Instructor Re-Certifications 2026
Jan. 01 - Dec. 31, 2026
Instructor Recerts 2026 The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting Instructor Re-certifications at the below listed dates and times. Effective in 2026, instructor re-certifications scheduled below will not be available on-line. To be eligible to re-certify, instructors must have taught the required 8 hours during the re-certification period. Instructor Re-Cert […]
Firearms Instructor Re-Certifications 2026
Jan. 01 - Dec. 31, 2026
Instructor Recerts 2026 The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting Instructor Re-certifications at the below listed dates and times. Effective in 2026, instructor re-certifications scheduled below will not be available on-line. To be eligible to re-certify, instructors must have taught the required 8 hours during the re-certification period. Instructor Re-Cert […]
Public Safety Wellness
Feb. 23 - Feb. 24, 2026
Flyer – Public Safety Wellness – Bristol VA – Feb 23-24 2026 Flyer – Public Safety Wellness – Bristol VA – May 28-29 2026 Register through TRACER. There is no charge to attend.
VA Corp: Cultural Diversity & Legal Updates
Feb. 24 - Feb. 24, 2026
VAcorp LE 1st, 4th, and De-Escalation Training VAcorp LE Cultural Diversity Handout Bluefield Police Department is hosting VA Corp for a Cultural Diversity and Legal Updates In-Service Course on February 24, 2026. The course will provide 4 hours of Legal and 2 hours of Cultural Diversity Credit. Please register via TRACER.
VA Corp: Cultural Diversity & Legal Updates
Feb. 25 - Feb. 25, 2026
VAcorp LE 1st, 4th, and De-Escalation Training VAcorp LE Cultural Diversity Handout Bluefield Police Department is hosting VA Corp for a Cultural Diversity and Legal Updates In-Service Course on February 25, 2026. The course will provide 4 hours of Legal and 2 hours of Cultural Diversity Credit. Please register via TRACER.
Calibre Press “Women in Command”
Feb. 25 - Feb. 26, 2026
Calibre Press Women In Command February 2026
Drones for First Responders – Public Safety UAS
Mar. 02 - Mar. 05, 2026
Public Safety UAS 107 SW VA CJA All participants must register through Public Safety UAS web portal at: https://www.publicsafetyuas.net/ The cost for this course is $650.00 per student.
Team One Network – Smith & Wesson M&P-15 (Patrol Rifle) Armorer
Mar. 06 - Mar. 06, 2026
https://teamonenetwork.com/schedule/smith-wesson-mp15-armorer-bristol-va/ Smith & Wesson Armorer Smith & Wesson armorer courses are designed for law enforcement/ military personnel who are responsible for Smith & Wesson firearm preventative maintenance, checks and services (PMCS). Each course is structured to provide each student with a practical understanding of the advanced features that make Smith & Wesson firearms unique. This […]
Dolan Consulting Group: Surviving Verbal Conflict
Mar. 12 - Mar. 12, 2026
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surviving-verbal-conflict-verbal-deescalation-training-for-public-safety-tickets-1980142202632?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics – Pistol
Mar. 16 - Mar. 17, 2026
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics 2-Day Pistol March 2026
Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT)
Mar. 23 - Mar. 27, 2026
CIT Course Announcement March 2026 CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be hosting a five-day, forty-hour (40) Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training from March 23 through March 27, 2026. The course is open to current law enforcement officers, corrections officers, mental health professionals, health care professionals and other specialist’s […]
Extracting the Truth – Advanced Interview and Interrogations
Mar. 25 - Mar. 26, 2026
Extracting the Truth Advanced Interview and Interrogations- This training is being sponsored by the Southwest Academy Training Foundation. There is no cost to attend for member agencies.
ICAT (Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics) Training
Apr. 13 - Apr. 14, 2026
ICAT April 2026
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics – Pistol
Apr. 27 - Apr. 28, 2026
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics 2-Day Pistol April 2026
ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response Course (AAIR) Train-the-Trainer
May. 04 - May. 08, 2026
2026 AAIR Train-the-trainer
Virginia Peer Support Association Peer Support Level 1
May. 18 - May. 20, 2026
Peer Support Level 1 3 day training The Virginia Peer Support Association (VAPSA) is pleased to announce that a Level 1 Peer Support class is being offered at Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on May 18-20, 2026. Space is limited, register through TRACER. Questions contact: Robert Stamper Email: rstamper@vapeersupport.org Call: […]
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics – Rifle
May. 21 - May. 22, 2026
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics 2-Day Rifle May 2026
P.I.T. (Precision Immobilization Technique Training)
Jul. 13 - Jul. 14, 2026
P.I.T. Training July 13-14, 2026
First Line Supervisor Training
Jul. 13 - Jul. 17, 2026
First-Line Supervisor November 2026 First-Line Supervisor July 2026
Drone Search & Rescue – Public Safety UAS
Jul. 14 - Jul. 15, 2026
Drones SWVA CJI SAR 2026 All participants must register through Public Safety UAS web portal at: https://www.publicsafetyuas.net/ The cost for this course is $475.00 per student. Public Safety UAS will discount this course 10% when registered with Drone Indoor Flight Operations.
P.I.T. (Precision Immobilization Technique Training)
Jul. 16 - Jul. 17, 2026
P.I.T. Training July 16-17, 2026
Drone Indoor Flight Operations – Public Safety UAS
Jul. 16 - Jul. 17, 2026
Drones SWVA CJI Indoor 2026 All participants must register through Public Safety UAS web portal at: https://www.publicsafetyuas.net/ The cost for this course is $475.00 per student. Public Safety UAS will discount this course 10% when registered with Drone Search & Rescue.
Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT)
Sep. 14 - Sep. 18, 2026
CIT Course Announcement September 2026 CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be hosting a five-day, forty-hour (40) Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training from September 14 through September 18, 2026. The course is open to current law enforcement officers, corrections officers, mental health professionals, health care professionals and other specialist’s […]
School Resource Officer Basic Course
Sep. 14 - Sep. 18, 2026
https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/training-events/school-resource-officer-and-school-administrator-basic-course
Threat of Drones – Public Safety UAS
Sep. 16 - Sep. 16, 2026
Public Safety UAS Threat Of Drones, SW VA CJA 2026 All participants must register through Public Safety UAS web portal at: https://www.publicsafetyuas.net/ The cost for this course is $325.00 per student.
ALERRT Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events (ERASE) Train-the-Trainer
Sep. 21 - Sep. 25, 2026
ALERRT ERASE Train-the-Trainer
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics – Pistol
Sep. 28 - Sep. 29, 2026
Vehicle Based Fighting Tactics 2-Day Pistol September 2026
Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT)
Nov. 02 - Nov. 06, 2026
CIT Course Announcement April 2026 CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TRAINING The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be hosting a five-day, forty-hour (40) Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training from November 2 through November 6, 2026. The course is open to current law enforcement officers, corrections officers, mental health professionals, health care professionals and other specialist’s […]
P.I.T. (Precision Immobilization Technique Training)
Nov. 16 - Nov. 17, 2026
P.I.T. Training Nov 16-17, 2026
P.I.T. (Precision Immobilization Technique Training)
Nov. 19 - Nov. 20, 2026
P.I.T. Training Nov 19-20, 2026
