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All forms of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are prohibited on State property except for use in training activities under the direct supervision of a Course Coordinator.
- APPLICATION
Submit the enclosed Student Authorization Form (SAF) at least thirty days prior to the course start date. The SAF must be signed by the agency head (or designee) authorizing the applicant's participation in the training. Mail the SAF to:
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Registrar's Office
1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029-9599Applicants will be notified of the status of the application three weeks in advance of the course.
Some courses may require wearing uniforms or special attire. Course coordinators will advise class members when certain clothing is necessary. Students are otherwise expected to dress in attire appropriate for presenting a professional appearance. Unacceptable clothing includes, but is not limited to, flip flops, cut offs, short-shorts, & tank or halter tops.
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Any student who is in need of emergency services personnel due to an illness, injury or criminal activity should contact them by dialing 911 from a cell phone or 7-911 from a GPSTC phone. If emergency personnel are summoned, please notify the GPSTC Registration Desk by dialing 0" from a GPSTC phone.
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Anyone discovering a fire should: 1) activate the nearest fire alarm, 2) notify the registration desk personnel, and 3) evacuate the building with the other students.
Injuries and illnesses during class hours should be reported to your Course Coordinator or, if after normal class hours, to the front lobby registration desk. Following an injury, a report must be filed by the course coordinator. Injuries sustained at the Center are covered by your employer's health insurance and/or Worker Compensation insurance carrier. Therefore, you must also notify your employer of any injury or accident.
- EXAMINATIONS
Tests at the Center shall generally consist of two types: 1) written exams which evaluate cognitive knowledge, and 2) performance exams, when appropriate, which evaluate psychomotor skills. Students must achieve a passing grade of at least 70% on examinations to graduate and get credit for training unless an even higher standard is established and communicated to the class by the Course Coordinator.
Students who fail a written examination shall not have the opportunity for a retest and will at that point be dismissed from the course. Prior to a performance examination, students will generally have a chance to practice any new skill. Once the performance exam begins, students who are unsuccessful on the first attempt of the exam shall not be retested and will at that point be dismissed from the course.
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- EXCUSED ABSENCES
Students may miss scheduled class activities only in the event of illness, emergencies, or business related reasons. The Course Coordinator should be notified of planned absences. Most courses require 90% attendance while some basic classes require 95%.
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- FACILITY USE
Food and beverages are not permitted in the classrooms. Smoking is prohibited inside the facilities, but is permitted during breaks outside the building. Tobacco chewing, dipping and spitting is regarded as an outdoor activity. Vending machines are located in the dorm recreation room and throughout the dormitory. Students may eat in the cafeteria and atrium areas, but please help keep your Training Center clean.
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Weapons may not be worn or carried in the Academic Complex. Firearms will only be permitted in the Firearms Training Complex. Please secure weapons out of sight in locked vehicles or check them at the registration desk in the lobby for storage in the weapons vault. No weapons are allowed in the dormitory. Violations of this policy will result in expulsion from the course and notification of the student's agency head.
Back to top - FISHING
Students attending courses at the Center are permitted to fish after training hours and with a valid fishing license.
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- GAMBLING
All forms of gambling are prohibited on State property.
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- HOUSEKEEPING
Classrooms are to be maintained in an orderly fashion by all who use the facilities. Clean-up is provided after hours with inmate labor, so for that reason, all "valuables" should be secured by students after each class day.
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- INMATES
Labor at the Training Center is provided mainly by inmates. These inmates are under the supervision of designated personnel. Students should avoid contact with inmates and at no time give anything to or receive anything from an inmate. If you observe an inmate behaving improperly, please notify your Course Coordinator or other GPSTC employee immediately.
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- LIBRARY
The Learning Resources Center is available as a research and study center for students. Books and other materials may be checked out of the library, and computerized programs are available to assist in research efforts. Hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00.
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- LODGING
Effective January 1, 2004, lodging will be provided at no cost to eligible personnel employed by agencies located over 60 statute radial miles from the Training Center. If the course has a 9:00 a.m. or earlier starting time, lodging will be provided the night before class starts. Employees of agencies located less than 60 statute radial miles from the Center are not eligible for free lodging. CLICK HERE for the GPSTC 60 Statute Radial Mile map (Acrobat document).
Lodging may be purchased for $15.00 per night double occupancy unless a student pays for a single room and space is available. Payment for lodging is due upon check-in.
Lodging will be in the GPSTC Dormitory. Lodging will be double occupancy. If a specific roommate is desired, you must check in together; otherwise, a roommate will be assigned.
Dormitory check-in is available 24 hours a day. Check-out times are: Monday - Friday by 10:00am. Arrange for late checkout at the registration desk. Students in classes longer than one week must lock up personal belongings or take them home over the weekend.
Quiet time hours after 10:00pm until 6:00am will be strictly enforced.
If you choose to bring a television, imited cable is available in the dorms.
Due to budget cuts phones are no longer available in the Dorm rooms. Emergency phones are located on each floor.
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LOST AND FOUND
Lost items recovered by students should be turned in to the lobby registration desk. If you lose an item, please contact the personnel at that same desk in the lobby of the Academic Complex.
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- MEALS
Due to budget reductions, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center is no longer able to provide meals at no charge for students attending training programs as of July 1, 2009. However, meals will be available for purchase at the point of sale in the cafeteria or agencies can pre-pay no less than 7 days prior to the start of a class. Agencies that wish to pre-pay with a credit card or check may contact Registration at 478-993-4430. Agencies that wish to be billed for meal cards may contact Accounting at 478-993-4419. Lunch tickets are $6.75 per day and daily meal tickets are $18 per day. Meal tickets will be a non-refundable. Agencies who want to estimate the anticipated costs for meals should use the rates of $4.50 for breakfast, $6.75 for lunch and $6.75 for dinner.
Cafeteria Hours (Weekdays):
| Breakfast | 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
| Lunch (hot meals) | 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
| Lunch Deli | 11:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (Closed Fridays) |
| Dinner Deli | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. (Closed Friday) |
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Messages may be picked up from the front desk in the Academic Complex when on breaks. The telephone number for the Training Center is (478) 993-4000. Emergency messages will be routed through the Course Coordinator. Because of the disruptive nature of cell phones, pagers and other communication devices, all such devices must be turned off or put on silent mode (vibrate) while students are in the classroom or participating in practical performance exercises. When emergency calls must be answered, the student shall step out of the classroom. Course coordinators have the authority to prohibit these devices if necessary to assure control of the training environment.
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Entrance to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center requires the driver produce a valid driver’s license and to state the nature of the visit, i.e. name of class, name of person visiting. Students will be issued a parking permit to be displayed on the dash of the vehicle during the entire length of the training program, and returned upon final departure. Student parking is in the south parking lot (to the left upon entering the main gate) with overflow parking and Conference Center parking on the north side. STUDENTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO PARK IN THE FRONT PARKING AREA OR IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS “VISITOR” PARKING. Vehicles must be kept locked at all times.
THERE WILL BE NO VISITORS PERMITTED ON CAMPUS AFTER QUIET HOURS, 10:00 P.M.
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- PAYMENT METHODS
Tuition, meals, lodging and other charges may be paid by cash, check, money order, Master Card or Visa. Tuition should be paid in advance or upon arrival at the Training Center. If prearranged, charges may be billed to the agency. Checks should be made payable to: Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
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Stamps may be purchased at the front lobby desk during normal business hours and a drop box is available for depositing mail. Mail for students should be addressed to: "Student Name", "Course Title", %GPSTC, 1000 Indian Springs Dr. , Forsyth , Ga. 31029 .
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- RECREATION
Students are encouraged to use the gymnasium after hours when training classes are not scheduled. The athletic complex consists of a basketball court, four racquetball rooms, weight room, and aquatics training area. The after hours schedule of operation is as follows: Mon.-Thurs. until 7:00pm (when staffing is available); Friday until 5:00pm . Equipment and clothing may be checked out for student use.
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- STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are expected to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor. Any student who fails to adhere to reasonable standards of conduct and personal discipline will be subject to dismissal from training. Any student seen by a test administrator to be cheating on a written or performance examination, or after thorough investigation determined to have been cheating on such exam, shall be immediately dismissed from the Training Center . Copying, photographing or otherwise capturing the image of any examination, or unauthorized possession of any written/performance exam, is considered cheating.
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- STUDENT COUNSELING
Course Coordinators are available to discuss with students any academic problems or to help with emergency situations.
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- SUBSTITUTION and CANCELLATION
Substitution is preferred to cancellation. Substitute students should:
Submit SAF two weeks in advance of the start date, if possible.
Attach a note to the SAF indicating a substitution, and for whom.
Meet the criteria and prerequisites for the course.
Bring a completed SAF to class if unable to register in advance.
The Registrar's Office (478) 993-4412 should be notified of cancellations as soon as possible. This will provide an opportunity for another agency to enroll a student in the course.
Back to top - TRAINING CENTER PROPERTY
Students shall not damage or deface GPSTC property. Trainees who fail to return loaned Training Center property or incur indebtedness to the Center will not graduate until the debt is resolved or property returned.
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Certified peace officers, emergency medical services personnel, and operational firefighters who are employed by state, county, or municipal public safety agencies in Georgia may attend training at no charge. Lodging and supplies are provided by the Training Center.
Law enforcement support personnel, non-operational fire department employees, non-certified emergency medical services personnel, and civilian public safety employees may attend training at no charge for tuition, but must pay for meals and lodging.Employees of federal agencies, out-of-state agencies, and private sector organizations may attend courses on a space-available basis. A minimum tuition of $15.00 per course hour is charged. An additional fee is applied to courses with significant supply costs; i.e. driver training, firearms, firefighting, etc. The tuition does not include meals and lodging.
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- VISITORS/GUESTS
As a controlled access facility, students must understand that visitors will be screened at the front gate and entry will be monitored to assure safety and eligibility. Unless a family emergency occurs, guests of students should arrange their visit after classroom hours and leave the GPSTC property by 10:00pm . At no time are visitors authorized to spend the night with students in the dorm.Guests of students are welcome to purchase their meals in the cafeteria but are restricted to the general break areas and may not use any of the training facilities.
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- WHAT TO BRING
Students should bring the supplies and/or equipment required in the course description. Students should bring an alarm clock. Students should also bring court shoes and other items appropriate for free time activities in the physical training area.
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- WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS
GPSTC now offers wireless internet access to GPSTC students while in class or in the lobby of the main building. Wi-Fi is currently NOT offered in the dorms.
Login information for wireless internet access can be located on the registration desk or any course listing monitor within the building.
Below is a map that lists wireless internet access points, marked in green:
