TRN On-Line Training
Jan. 01 - 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
Jan. 31 - 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 […]
Leading From The Trenches
Oct. 13 - Oct. 14, 2025
Leading From the Trenches October 2025 – Copy Leading from the Trenches Leading from the Trenches is a class designed for non-supervisory law enforcement, corrections and communications officers to realize and embrace their leadership roles within their organizations. Officers often believe that they have little or no value within the organization except to make arrests, […]
Cultural Diversity Training: Understanding Veteran Culture for L.E.
Oct. 23 - Oct. 23, 2025
Veteran Culture CD Registration Form To register complete the CD Registration Form and submit to jnash@svcjta.com
Field Training Officer Course
Oct. 27 - Oct. 31, 2025
Field Training Officer October 2025 Field Training Officer School Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting a Field Training Officer School on October 27th – October 31st, 2025. This training will be directed toward Law Enforcement Officers and Jail Officers to cover their daily operations. Course Highlights Elements of an Effective FTO Program […]
Cultural Diversity Training: Understanding Homelessness
Nov. 06 - Nov. 06, 2025
Homelessness CD Registration Form To register complete the CD Registration Form and submit to jnash@svcjta.com
Cultural Diversity Training: Understanding and Investigating Hate / Bias Crimes
Nov. 13 - Nov. 13, 2025
Hate-Bias Crimes CD Registration Form To register complete the CD Registration Form and submit to jnash@svcjta.com
First – Line Supervisor Training
Nov. 17 - Nov. 21, 2025
First-Line Supervisor November 2025 First-Line Supervisor Training The Southwest Virgina Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting a First-Line Supervisors School on November 17th – 21st, 2025. Training Topics Include: FOIA/Media Relations Response to Resistance/Pursuit Management Managing Hypervigilance Civil Liability Employment Law Supervising Multiple Generations Duty to Intervene Officer Induced Jeopardy Surviving Verbal Conflict Leadership […]
Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation
Nov. 18 - Nov. 21, 2025
Reid Interview 2025 DATE November 18 – 21, 2025 HOSTED BY Southwest Criminal Justice Academy COURSE FEE $630.00 per person Federal rates available for Federal Employees COURSE LOCATION Southwest Criminal Justice Academy 1595 Bonham Road Bristol, VA 24201 COURSE HOURS 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Register on-line at www.reid.com FOR FURTHER […]
Cultural Diversity Training: Understanding Gang Culture and L.E. Strategies in SW Virginia
Nov. 20 - Nov. 20, 2025
Gang Culture CD Registration Form To register, complete the Registration Form and submit to jnash@svcjta.com
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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
