TRN On-Line Training
Oct. 03 - Dec. 03, 2025
TRN 2025 Revised August 20
One on One Training and Modern Online Training and Webinar Opportunities for Law Enforcement
Upcoming Training Opportunities Complete Calendar
Instructor Re-Certifications
Oct. 03 - Dec. 12, 2025
Instructor Recerts 2025 Instructor Re-certifications The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting Instructor Re-certifications at the below listed dates and times. Effective in 2025, 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 […]
Cultural Diversity Training: Understanding and Preventing Racial Profiling
Dec. 04 - Dec. 04, 2025
Racial Profiling CD Registration Form To register complete the CD Registration Form and submit to jnash@svcjta.com
Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
Dec. 11 - Dec. 19, 2025
Defensive Tactics Instructor 2025 Defensive Tactics Instructor Course Southwest Va. Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting a Defensive Tactics Instructor Course on December 11th, 2025 – December 19th, 2025. Note: This is a 7-day school. Course Information Class size is limited. Students must have a minimum of two years experience with a criminal justice […]
Standardized Field Sobriety Test Refresher Course
Dec. 16 - Dec. 16, 2025
SFST Refresher Flyer – Bristol December 16, 2025 HL
Homemade Explosives Awareness
Jan. 21 - Jan. 21, 2026
https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/training-events/homemade-explosives-awareness-recognition-and-response
Drone Assessment and Response Tactics
Jan. 22 - Jan. 22, 2026
https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/training-events/drone-assessment-and-response-tactics
Calibre Press “Women in Command”
Jan. 26 - Jan. 27, 2026
Calibre Press Women In Command January 2026
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.
Threat of Drones – Public Safety UAS
Feb. 27 - Feb. 27, 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.
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.
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.
Physical Health and Fitness for First Responders
Apr. 21 - Apr. 21, 2026
https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/training-events/physical-health-and-fitness-first-responders
Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT)
Apr. 27 - May. 01, 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 April 27 through May 1, 2026. The course is open to current law enforcement officers, corrections officers, mental health professionals, health care professionals and other specialist’s […]
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: […]
Public Safety Wellness
May. 28 - May. 29, 2026
Flyer – Public Safety Wellness – Bristol VA – May 28-29 2026 Register through TRACER. There is no charge to attend.
First Line Supervisor Training
Jul. 13 - Jul. 17, 2026
First-Line Supervisor November 2026 First-Line Supervisor July 2026
P.I.T. (Precision Immobilization Technique Training)
Jul. 13 - Jul. 14, 2026
P.I.T. Training July 13-14, 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
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
