The GPSTC - Dalton conducts a 408-hr. Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, Basic Jailor Training on and off campus, various Advanced and Specialized Training Courses also conducted on and off campus, and In-Service Training.

Contact Information

GPSTC - Dalton
P.O. Box 1083
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 272-2009
FAX: (706) 272-2015

Staff

James Chadwick, Training Manager - ext 105
jchadwick@gpstc.state.ga.us

Jason Kellett, Instructor - ext 108
jkellett@gpstc.state.ga.us

John Smith, Instructor
jsmith@gpstc.state.ga.us

Valerie Childers, Secretary - ext 101
vchilders@gpstc.state.ga.us

For a list of courses offered at this academy, click here.

Student Authorization Form, click here.

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Directions

FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH

Take Interstate 75 to EXIT 328 (CONN GA-3, US-41)
Travel East on GA-3, US-41 0.5 miles
Turn North (left) on South Dixie Highway (2nd traffic light not including those at I-75)
Travel North on South Dixie Highway 2.6 miles
Turn East (right) on Brickyard Road
Travel 0.4 miles on Brickyard Road
The entrance to the Academy will be on the right just before the railroad tracks.

FROM CHATSWORTH, GEORGIA
Travel West on GA-52 (East Walnut Avenue)
Take Interstate 75 South and follow the above North and South Directions

Click on the following link for a map of the area http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Dalton&state=GA&address=230+Brickyard+Road

Equipment Requirements

1. Shoes/Boots - Black, must be shined daily.
2. Shirt* - Red with academy logo. (See Below)
3. Pants - Khaki color (5.11 Tactical cotton preferred)
4. Hat* - Baseball type color red with academy logo. (See below)
5. Shorts* - black. (See below)
6. Athletic shoes - Recommended (Cross training, running, or tennis)
7. Duty belt (Leather or Nylon)
8. Holster - (Security Level 2 Minimum, Safariland Holster model number 6360 recommended)
9. Magazine Pouch (Double)
10. Pistol with three magazines (.40, .45. or 9MM calibers, check with the academy staff if in doubt) Pre-service candidates must have pistol approved prior to 1st day of class. Staff must inspect pistol to approve it.
11. Weapon cleaning supplies. (Recommended)
12. Flashlight with batteries and Flashlight Holder/Ring.
13. Standard Handcuffs with keys and handcuff belt case. (No corrections High security cuffs)
14. Ballistic Protective Vest. (The academy can issue this item if the agency/student does not have one available)
15. Groin protector and mouth guard
16. Extra Clothing available in case of bad weather. (Khaki colored pants only)
17. Any extra exercise attire must be black only, no logo or insignias.
18. Jackets or coats must be black with no insignias or logos. (includes gloves and skull caps)
19. Training pistols will be issued to all students by the academy. If a student is using a non-standard pistol, the student will be responsible for supplying the training pistol.
20. A good dictionary i.e. American Heritage, etc. (REQUIRED)
21. The Peace Officers Reference Text (PORT) is available for purchase for $35 + 7% tax ($2.45) = $37.45**. Payment must be made with a money order or a department/city/county check payable to Georgia Public Safety Training Center and will only be accepted the first week of class. Students or departments are strongly encouraged to purchase a PORT since students are not allowed to write or highlight in the issued PORT. Doing so will require purchase. PORT purchased by department is exempt from paying tax.

*Every student is required to purchase a minimum of three (3) academy polo shirts, two (2) academy T-Shirts, one (1) baseball hat, and two (2) pair of shorts, with the academy logo, prior to the first day of class. In order to streamline the process and offer the items at the lowest possible cost arrangements have been made for students/agencies to deal directly with the vendor. Academy shirts are required on the first day of class for all students.

To order the items, each student/agency should contact the vendor, Stitches Unlimited, Inc. The sales representative you must speak with is Jamie Littleton and can be reached at his mobile telephone at (706)394-6565. He has been authorized to release the academy logo to law enforcement agencies that are sending students to this academy. He will coordinate the purchase and delivery of your shirts.

Mr. Littleton has agreed to maintain his prices listed below under certain conditions. All orders and payment arrangements must be made before the deadline set for each Basic Class. Each student/agency is responsible for the shipping of items ordered. Mr. Littleton produces shirts for five academies. Please specify - Dalton when you order to ensure the correct embroidery. Make funds payable to Stitches Unlimited, Inc. Do not send payment to the Academy.
Mr. Littleton requires a set amount of time to order and embroider the items. Once the deadline is reached, all items currently on the order will be embroidered at once reducing the cost of setup. Should you decide to order after this deadline, the agreed prices will be adjusted at Mr. Littletons discretion.

The deadlines for each Basic Class will precede each class allowing delivery prior to the start of class. Academy shirts are required on the first day of class for all students. Check with the Academy to determine what the deadline is for the next class.

Shirt Prices:
Polo Small, Medium, Large, X-Large = $12.95 ea.
T- Shirts Small, Medium, Large, X-Large = $7.50 ea.
Shorts Small, Medium, Large, X-Large = $11.00 ea.
Adjustable Caps = $7.50 ea.

2-XL add $2.00
3-XL add $3.00
4-XL add $4.00