Contact Information

GPSTC - Tifton
ABAC 49
2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
Phone: (229) 386-3606
FAX: (229) 386-7246

Staff

Marty Smith, Training Manager
msmith@gpstc.state.ga.us

James Ellis, Instructor/Training Coordinator
jellis@gpstc.state.ga.us

Bob Cuellar,PST Instructor IV
bcuellar@gpstc.state.ga.us

Michael Cox, Lieutenant
mcox@gpstc.state.ga.us

Jean Hightower, Secretary
jhigh@gpstc.state.ga.us

Chloe Holton, Secretary
cholton@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 to GPSTC - Tifton

From the North:

Take I-75 South to Tifton. At Exit 64 (ABAC EXIT), turn right on to Hwy. 41N. Go to the first road on the left (there will be a large sign that says (ABAC/RDC) and take a left. Go to the end of that road. At the stop sign you will be at Moore Hwy. and will be facing ABAC. Turn left. Go to the traffic light and turn right on Davis Rd. Go about 1 block to the large parking lot on the right. Park anywhere that is not marked "Faculty/Staff", or "Reserved". Find the brick walkway and follow it to the big round brick flower planter. You will see Donaldson Dinning Hall on your left and Bowen Hall on your right. The POLICE ACADEMY is down stairs in BOWEN HALL (OFFICE #106)

From the South:

Take I-75 North to Tifton. At Exit 64 (ABAC EXIT), turn left on to Hwy. 41N. Go to the first road on the left (there will be a large sign that says (ABAC/RDC) and take a left. Go to the end of that road. At the stop sign you will be at Moore Hwy., and will be facing ABAC. Turn left. Go to the traffic light and turn right on Davis Rd. Go about 1 block to the large parking lot on the right. Park anywhere that is not marked "Faculty/Staff" or "Reserved". Find the brick walkway and follow it to the big round brick flower planter. You will see Donaldson Dinning Hall on your left and Bowen Hall on your right. The POLICE ACADEMY is down stairs in BOWEN HALL (OFFICE #106)

Equipment Requirement Knit shirt - $25.00 Academy cap - $14.50 Workout Shirt - $11.95 Workout shorts - $11.95 If they want, they can purchase sweats. Navy Crew - $20.59 - 3XL - $22.95 Navy Hood - $29.95 Navy pants - $19.95

Student Enrollment
Course Times
Tuition
Weapons
Attire

Student Enrollment

Enrollment must be limited to most courses at the Academy due to class size and availability.

Student are enrolled as their requests are received.  Classes are often quickly filled and closed shortly after the schedule is published.  Use the registration form below or call (229) 386-3606.  NO CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT.

The earliest possible notification of someone is unable to attend is of the utmost importance so another student may be given the seat.

Course Times

Except where specifically noted, all classes start at 0800.  Classes will meet in rooms #111, #112,  and !114, Bowen Hall, Abraham Baldwin College campus, (Academy classrooms) unless otherwise specified.

Tuition

Please note that some courses my require a tuition.  This tuition must be paid prior to or on the first day of class.

Weapons

Weapons are not allowed in the Academy.  Officers are to secure all weapons in their vehicles prior to entering the building.  Officers attending courses involving the use of weapons will be advised by the instructor when to bring the weapon to the classroom.

Attire

Unless notified otherwise, officers are required to wear the departmental uniform.  Appropriate dress for class is uniforms or casual dress clothes unless otherwise instructed by the course coordinator.  Unacceptable clothing includes flip flops, cutoffs, shorts, T-shirts and tank or halter tops.