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The mission of the Southwest Academy Training Foundation (SATF) is to empower regional public safety personnel with comprehensive training, capacity building, shared resources, and enhanced collaboration opportunities.

At SATF, we are guided by the following core values:

  • Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to empowering regional public safety personnel with comprehensive training, capacity building, shared resources, and enhanced collaboration opportunities to serve with professionalism and innovation.
  • Community Support and Partnership: We value the support of businesses, residents, and leaders in our region, recognizing their vital role in funding our training initiatives and fostering a collaborative partnership to enhance public safety.
  • Collaboration: We believe in working collaboratively with our member agencies and partners to foster a culture of continuous learning, mutual support, and shared responsibility.
  • Ethical Conduct: We uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in all our operations and interactions.
  • Constitutional Law Enforcement: We are committed to upholding the highest standards of constitutional law enforcement, ensuring the rights and safety of all citizens.
  • Public Safety Promotion: We prioritize promoting public safety in Southwest Virginia through our comprehensive training programs and collaborative initiatives.

Our vision at SATF is to be the leading catalyst for empowering regional public safety personnel with comprehensive training, capacity building, shared resources, and enhanced collaboration opportunities in Southwest Virginia. We envision a region where every officer is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to serve their communities with professionalism, innovation, and dedication. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, mutual support, and shared responsibility, we aim to strengthen the capabilities and resilience of public safety agencies across the region. Together with our partners and stakeholders, we will build a safer and more resilient Southwest Virginia for all.