Representing More Than 50 Member Agencies in the Appalachian Highlands

Instruction by: Paul Widener, ALS Certified Master Instructor This three-day certification course will prepare instructors to develop and implement departmental training programs in each of the topic areas, each of which is one day of instruction (Chemical, Impact, and NFDD). Departments desiring to become/remain certified in an individual discipline may register for [...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Background Investigations for Polic

Mar. 14 - 15, 2024

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Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

$425.00 per officer for members
$425.00 per officer for non-members

Law Enforcement Knife

Mar. 25 - 26, 2024

Law Enforcement Knife 2024 Course Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT KNIFE 2 Day – 16 Hour DCJS In-service MIR Dates & Time: March 25-26, 2024 0800-1700hrs Cost: Free – Member agencies $200 – Non-member agencies Registration: Class size is limited to 30 participants. Earl[...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Precision Immobilization Technique

Jun. 24 - 25, 2024

P.I.T. Training June 2024 Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.) Training The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting a Precision Immobilization Technique (P.I.T.) Class on June 24 – 25, 2024. Course Description: This course is designed to provide the law enforcement officer with the skills and knowledge necessary to properly per[...]

Walters State Public Safety Center

1609 Walters State CC Drive, Morristown, TN 37813
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Field Training Officer School for J

Apr. 01 - 04, 2024

Field Training Officer Jailer-April 2024 Field Training Officer School for Jail Officers Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting a Field Training Officer School for Jail Officers on April 1, 2024 – April 4, 2024. This training will be driven toward jail officers and their daily operations. Course Highlights · Elements o[...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Struggle Well – First Respond

Mar. 27 - 27, 2024

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Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Instructor Development Course

Sep. 23 - 01, 2024

Instructor Development September 2024 7-Day Instructor Development Course The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting an Instructor Development Course on September 23rd – October 1st, 2024. This is a 7-day school. Course Information · Class size is limited. · Students must have a minimum of two years’ e[...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

FBI Interviewing & Interrogati

Jul. 22 - 23, 2024

FBI Interview & Interrogation FBI Interviewing & Interrogations Class The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be hosting an Interviewing & Interrogations Class being conducted by the FBI on July 22-23, 2024. This two-day course is designed specifically for law enforcement officers and will provide continuing education on various dis[...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

2024 Legal Update – Smyth Cou

Jun. 24 - 24, 2024

Legal Updates Smyth County 2024 2024 Legal UpdateTraining The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be sponsoring a 2024 Legal Update Training. There will be two sessions on June 24th, 2024. 8am-12pm and 1pm- 5pm. This training will be conducted at the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office training room and is being taught […][...]

Smyth County Sheriff's Office

819 Matson Drive Marion, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

2-day Centrifuge VCQB, Low Light an

Apr. 01 - 02, 2024

Centrifuge 2-Day Free Training April 2024 2 – Day Centrifuge Training Course Centrifuge Training, LLC, led by owner Will Petty, is set to conduct two complimentary 2-day training sessions exclusively for our member agencies. These sessions will cover tactical insights and expertise from Will Petty’s acclaimed programs, including Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (V[...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

2-day Centrifuge VCQB, Low Light an

Apr. 04 - 05, 2024

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Billy Graham Law Enforcement Chapla

Jun. 03 - 06, 2024

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Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

ALERRT AAIR (Active Attack Incident

Jun. 17 - 21, 2024

ALERRT AAIR T3 2024 ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) – Train-the-Trainer June 17, 2024 – June 21, 2024~ Abingdon, VA The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce the ALERRT AAIR T3 is designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, tele-communicator, and EMS in active attack / shooter events. [...]

Army National Guard

26460 New Banks Rd. Abingdon VA. 24210
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

IPMBA Basic Police Cyclist Course

Jun. 04 - 07, 2024

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Abingdon Police Department

425 Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

$400.00 per officer for members
$400.00 per officer for non-members

BOLAWRAP Instructor Training

May. 22 - 22, 2024

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Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM New For 2023

$389.00 per officer for members
$389.00 per officer for non-members

Fentanyl Workshop ( Fentanyl &

Oct. 24 - 24, 2024

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Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

UAS Part 107 Prep Class

Jul. 22 - 23, 2024

Drone Part 107 Prep 2024 [...]

Virginia Highlands Community College

100 VHCC Dr. Abingdon VA
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Introduction to UAS Operations Cour

Jul. 24 - 26, 2024

Drone Operations Course 2024[...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

ATF Privately Made Firearms and Mac

Aug. 20 - 20, 2024

ATF Training SWV Academy August 2024 (002) ATF PMF-MCD Flyer 2024 ATF Privately Made Firearm (PMF) and Machine Conversion Device (MCD) Recognition and Familiarization Training The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be hosting Instructors from ATF’s Firearm and Ammunition Technology Division on August 20th in the morning (8:30) and afternoon (1[...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Calibre Press Tactical Leadership

Feb. 18 - 18, 2024

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Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

$199.00 per officer for members
$199.00 per officer for non-members

Centrifuge Training Red Dot Sight I

Mar. 17 - 19, 2025

Centrifuge RDS Instructor 2025 Red Dot Sight (RDS) Instructor, March 17th – 19th, 2025 This is a three-day live fire class, conducted at an accelerated pace, which emphasizes preparing the shooter for employing the RDS equipped pistol successfully. This is done by developing simple, repeatable motor programs that work under stress. This is not a […][...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM New For 2023

$900.00 per officer for members
$900.00 per officer for non-members

2 – Day Rifle/Injured Officer

Sep. 24 - 25, 2025

VCQB 2-Day Rifle September 2025 2 – Day Rifle/Injured Officer Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) Training September 24th – 25th, 2025 Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) is an accelerated shooting class focused on shooting in, around, from, over and under vehicles. Students will learn cover and concealment options using various vehicles. Students will learn to [&[...]

Academy Range

21041 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA 24202
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

2 – Day Rifle/Injured Officer

Apr. 14 - 15, 2025

VCQB 2-Day Rifle April 2025 2 – Day Rifle/Injured Officer Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) Training April 14th – 15th, 2025 Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) is an accelerated shooting class focused on shooting in, around, from, over and under vehicles. Students will learn cover and concealment options using various vehicles. Students will learn to […][...]

Academy Range

21041 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA 24202
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

2 – Day Rifle/Injured Officer

May. 14 - 15, 2025

VCQB 2-Day Rifle May 2025 2 – Day Rifle/Injured Officer Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) Training May 14th – 15th, 2025 Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) is an accelerated shooting class focused on shooting in, around, from, over and under vehicles. Students will learn cover and concealment options using various vehicles. Students will learn to […][...]

Academy Range

21041 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA 24202
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Firearms Instructor Course

Apr. 28 - 06, 2025

Firearms Instructor 2025 Firearms Instructor Course The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting a Firearms Instructor Course on April 28th – May 6th, 2025. Please note: This is a seven-day school that includes patrol rifle training and Red Dot Sight for pistol training (Pistols with RDS’s are not required). Course Information Class [...]

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

2-Day Pistol Vehicle Close Quarter

May. 12 - 13, 2025

VCQB 2-Day Pistol May 2025 2 – Day Pistol Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) Training Vehicle Close Quarter Battle (VCQB) is an accelerated shooting class focused on shooting in, around, from, over and under vehicles. Students will learn cover and concealment options using various vehicles. Training will be instructed by certified Centrifuge Training LLC instructor[...]

Academy Range

21041 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA 24202
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM New For 2023

per officer for members
per officer for non-members

Upcoming Training

Field Training Officer School for Jail Officers

Nov. 04 - Nov. 07, 2024

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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BOLAWRAP Instructor Training

Nov. 11 - Nov. 11, 2024

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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The Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation Techniques

Nov. 12 - Nov. 15, 2024

Academy

1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Recent Reviews

Sgt. C. MooneyBluefield Va Police Department

The academy is top-notch from the structure of the instruction and instructors all the way down to facility maintenance. The academy has endured changes over the recent years that I have been able to witness. These changes have been to advance the training and assist in learning. Our academy not only produces some of the best graduate basic classes. It also takes pride in bringing in courses and classes to help develop or advance your career as an officer even after you have years of service.

Dec 13, 2023

First Sergeant Jake ElkinsCoeburn Police Department

Integrity, Morality, and Professionalism are three words that come to mind when I think of Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy. As a graduate of SVCJTA, I was fully prepared to execute the duties of a law enforcement officer with my safety and the safety of my community at the forefront. The staff and executive leadership of SVCJTA are second to none and they tailor the training curriculum of the basic and in-service classes to provide the most real-world training experiences possible. SVCJTA not only turns cadets into officers but molds them to be outstanding leaders and role models in their communities.

Dec 12, 2023