Single Officer Response, Active Threat (SORAT)

Course Hours: 24.0 Hours

Course Description

This advanced course is designed for School Resource Officers and/or any law enforcement officer who is likely to be first on scene to an active threat. It is taught by instructors in the field, or with experience, in responding to active threats and medical incidents on school campuses. This course will equip officers with the baseline knowledge, skills, and techniques to breach inward and outward facing doors, respond to active threats, and render medical aid.

Prerequisites

Students must be POST certified and sworn law enforcement officers.

Who Should Attend

This course will be most beneficial to School Resource Officers and/or any law enforcement officer who is likely to respond to an active threat. Officers currently assigned to an SRO position will receive priority registration.

Special Notes

Officers are expected to bring their full duty belt, flashlight, hearing and eye protection, gloves, long sleeve shirts or jacket, note taking material, civilian attire for role play, attire for inclement weather, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, and a refillable water container.

Name Start Date End Date Location Time Course Number Status
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 12/16/2025 12/18/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 01/13/2026 01/15/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 02/03/2026 02/05/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 02/16/2026 02/18/2026 Paulding County Sheriff's Office 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 04/15/2026 04/17/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 05/06/2026 05/08/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 06/09/2026 06/11/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 07/07/2026 07/09/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 08/19/2026 08/21/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 09/15/2026 09/17/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 10/06/2026 10/08/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
Single Officer Response to an Active Threat 12/15/2026 12/17/2026 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon