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- About GPSTC
- Welcome to GPSTCThe Georgia Public Safety Training Center is the stateâ??s premier facility for training state and local public safety professionals
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- Public Safety Memorial WallThe Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall honors the heroes who laid down their lives ensuring safety for this stateâ??s citizens.
- GovernanceGPSTC is a state agency operating under the general policy of the Georgia Board of Public Safety
- Training at GPSTC
- Why Train at GPSTC?Simply put, GPSTC offers the highest quality public safety training in the southeast. Our dedication to service and excellence sets us apart.
- Begin a Career in Public SafetyHave you been considering a career in public safety? GPSTC can help get you started.
- Sign up for TrainingWhether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional seeking advanced or specialize training, GPSTC offers training courses to help you succeed.
- Office of the RegistrarThe Registrarâ??s Office at GPSTC is your one-stop-shop for information on courses, student eligibility, records & transcripts, and training policies.
- Training Divisions
- Basic Training DivisionOffers the training required to become a police officer, 911 dispatcher, or jail officer.
- Georgia Police AcademyProvides specialized and advanced training to sworn law enforcement officers.
- Georgia Fire AcademyProvides basic, advanced and specialized training to Georgiaâ??s firefighters.
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- NIMS/ICSGPSTC works with GEMA and Georgia Forestry to provide NIMS training and build Georgiaâ??s Type 3 Incident Management Teams.
- Instructional Services DivisionOversees online and instructor training, and curriculum development and research.
- Career Development
- Certifications for Police OfficersThe Georgia Police Academy offers quality programs to help POs earn advanced state and national certifications.
- Certifications for FirefightersThe Georgia Fire Academy offers courses of instruction that lead to both state and national certification.
- Instructor CertificationGPSTC offers several types of instructor certification, making it possible for local agencies to perform their own in-service.
- College CreditGPSTC has articulation agreements with several colleges and universities. Discover how your GPSTC training can transfer for college credit.
- Facilities
- Academic ComplexWith dozens of classrooms and training labs, the GPSTC academic complex is the nexus of public safety training in the state of Georgia.
- Training ComplexesGPSTC boasts nearly 1,000 acres containing dozens of training props and scenario-based training facilities.
- Conference & Meeting SpaceThe GPSTC Conference Center offers space for meetings, conferences, graduations, expos and training symposiums of all kinds.
- Using GPSTC FacilitiesGPSTCâ??s training facilities are available for use by state and local public safety agencies. Let us help you with your next safety training meeting or event.
- Resources
- FormsHere are some of the most commonly used forms for students attending training at GPSTC or agencies requesting to use GPSTC facilities.
- Records & TranscriptsStudents and agencies can access their GPSTC training records at any time by logging in with your user ID and password. Keep in mind, we only keep records on classes you have taken through GPSTC.
- Links & DownloadsWeâ??ve gathered together some links and downloads that we think GPSTC students will find useful as they serve their communities.
- Looking for GA POST?Looking for a transcript of your non-GPSTC training courses? Need a training waiver, certification application forms, or more information about certification or training equivalency? The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council can help.
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