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Welcome to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), the state’s premier training facility for all state and local public safety-related units of government including police officers, firefighters, communications officers, coroners, emergency management officers, rescue officers, jail officers and other emergency service personnel.

With a focus on developing the best public safety training possible, we offer hundreds of top-notch courses for personnel of all levels, across multiple fields of expertise. Several of our programs have received national recognition. We invite you to discover all that GPSTC has to offer.

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Today the Georgia Public Safety Training Center ho Today the Georgia Public Safety Training Center hosted the 2024 Governor’s Public Safety Awards. We are proud to honor and award these outstanding men and women each year.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! This course is designed to REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

This course is designed to provide training, education, and enforcement strategies to law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys, leading to more successful prosecutions of criminal street gangs, their members, and associates.

Public Safety attendees register here:
https://access.gpstc.org/student/classes/details?gpstcCode=MC2819

Prosecutors register here: 
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This essential training helps School Resource Offi This essential training helps School Resource Officers and safety personnel identify students who may be exposed to or under the influence of drugs on campus. Learn to take quick action with proper intervention and ensure immediate medical assistance when needed. 

Prerequisite: Completion of the School Resource Officer course is required. 

Who Should Attend? SROs, educators, administrators, fire services, EMS, and school safety personnel. 

https://access.gpstc.org/student/classes/details?gpstcCode=MC2749 

Let’s work together to create safer, drug-free school environments! 🌟 #SchoolSafety #DrugAwareness #YouthSupport
Join us for a specialized training designed to equ Join us for a specialized training designed to equip School Resource Officers and safety personnel with vital gang prevention strategies, intervention techniques, and resources to support at-risk youth. 💡 

This course aligns with Georgia’s School Safety Act (HB 147), enhancing the safety of our schools and communities. 

Who Should Attend? SROs, educators, school administrators, fire services, EMS, and school safety personnel. 

https://access.gpstc.org/student/classes/details?gpstcCode=MC2751 

Secure your spot and help make a difference in the lives of our youth! #SchoolSafety #GangPrevention #YouthSupport #GeorgiaEducation
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Go ahead and mark your calendars! Registration wil Go ahead and mark your calendars! Registration will open soon.
We are one week away from the annual GPSTC Public We are one week away from the annual GPSTC Public Safety Conference! This 3-day conference is geared toward all public safety personnel involved in keeping Georgia communities safe.

For conference schedule and registration please visit:
https://www.gpstc.org/2024-gpstc-public-safety-conference/
Today and every day, we recognize and honor ALL fi Today and every day, we recognize and honor ALL first responders. They are the police officers and sheriff’s deputies who answer the call, ready to help, no matter the situation. They are the firefighters running toward the flames to protect our communities. They are EMTs, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, 988 crisis responders, and all the medical professionals providing emergency care, who sacrifice so much to be there for us when crisis hits.

Without these everyday heroes, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center would not be possible. We are forever grateful for their service.
Today wrapped up the 4th Annual Southeastern Tacti Today wrapped up the 4th Annual Southeastern Tactical Shootout! Thank you to the Georgia Tactical Officers Association for partnering with us to put on one of our favorite events of the year, and a huge thank you to all the teams and vendors who always make the event such a great success. This year we had 8 teams from Georgia, 3 from Alabama, and 1 from Florida. We hope to see everyone again next year!

Congratulations to our winners!

1st Place: Georgia Department of Corrections 
2nd Place: Carrollton Police Department 
3rd Place: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
The Georgia Public Safety Training Center is excit The Georgia Public Safety Training Center is excited to announce new features that will soon enhance the way you register for classes. These updates are designed to make it easier for you to find and register for courses, whether you’re looking for something close to your home agency or trying to get into high-demand classes.

Please visit our website for more information:
https://www.gpstc.org/class-registration-improvements/
The annual GPSTC Public Safety Conference is comin The annual GPSTC Public Safety Conference is coming up in November! This 3-day conference is geared toward all public safety personnel involved in keeping Georgia communities safe. 

Register today at the link below: 
https://www.gpstc.org/2024-gpstc-public-safety-conference/
Congratulations to Director Chris Wigginton for re Congratulations to Director Chris Wigginton for receiving the Georgia Department of Community Supervision’s Stakeholder Award! This prestigious honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to advancing the DCS mission and his lasting impact on both communities and the justice system.
Don’t miss out - Join us November 6th for Law En Don’t miss out - Join us November 6th for Law Enforcement Appreciation Range Day!

This FREE event will have lunch provided and include door prizes and giveaways.

Registration is required for this event:

https://gulfstatesdist.com/registration/
4th Annual Southeastern Tactical Shootout October 4th Annual Southeastern Tactical Shootout
October 15-18, 2024

Visit the Vendor Expo this week, October 16th! We’ll be in the TacOps Complex SRO Building.

See what’s new from top industry vendors.
Open to all LE, Fire, Public Safety with proper ID.
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Take a look at this incredible aerial view of our Take a look at this incredible aerial view of our largest mandate class to date in progress! This is at our Forsyth campus which is just one of seven locations where mandate training is happening across the state. We couldn’t be more proud of our dedicated trainees and instructors who are shaping the future of law enforcement.
Register for the Single Officer Response to an Act Register for the Single Officer Response to an Active Threat course today: 
https://access.gpstc.org/student/classes/details?gpstcCode=MC2733
The annual GPSTC Public Safety Conference is comin The annual GPSTC Public Safety Conference is coming up in November! This 3-day conference is geared toward all public safety personnel involved in keeping Georgia communities safe.

Register today at the link below:
https://www.gpstc.org/2024-gpstc-public-safety-conference/
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