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Instructor Development Course

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September 29 - October 07, 2025   |   Academy - 1595 Bonham Rd. Bristol, VA 24201

Instructor Development September 2025 7-Day

Instructor Development Course

The Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy will be conducting an Instructor Development Course on September 29th – October 7th, 2025. 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 agency to be accepted.
  • Students who successfully complete the Instructor’s Development Course and complete the required apprenticeship will be certified to instruct DCJS mandated entry level and in-service training.
  • Students should be familiar with power point presentations prior to attendance. Recommended but not required. 

Tuition: Free to member agencies

                $700.00 for non-members

Registration: Registration will be handled through TRACER

In-service: In-service hours will be awarded for completion.

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