- Who is invited?
- All local, state, and federal public safety personnel are invited to attend the celebration. (Credentials will be checked at the gate.)
This includes, but is not limited to:- Law Enforcement, Jail, Communications, Correctional, and DCS Officers
- Firefighters
- Emergency Medical
- Emergency Management
- Coroners
- Prosecutors
- Investigators
- Resident Agencies
- Support Staff with Agency ID
- No family members will be admitted.
- All local, state, and federal public safety personnel are invited to attend the celebration. (Credentials will be checked at the gate.)
- Do I need to register through GPSTC registration?
- No, you do NOT need to register through your student account. However, an RSVP at https://www.gpstc.org/30th-rsvp is appreciated.
- You will be required to sign in at the on-site registration area upon arrival.
- I’m in public safety, but I am from another state. Can I attend?
- Yes! We welcome public safety personnel from any state. Your credentials will be checked at the gate. Please note that your family members will not be allowed to enter.
- Can I bring my family?
- Due to security and safety concerns, only public safety personnel will be allowed to enter the gates.
- What public safety credential are accepted?
- Badges
- Employee IDs
- Retired Badges
- What are the planned events?
- Schedule:
- 7:30 a.m. Registration begins.
- 9:00 a.m. Motorcycle Rodeo.
- 10:00 a.m. New Precision Driving Course Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, featuring Governor Nathan Deal and Attorney General Chris Carr.
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free Lunch
- 3:00 p.m. Big Ticket Giveaways! (Must be present to win.)
- Public Safety Product Showcase:
- 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Outdoor demonstrations will end at 3:00 p.m.
- Continuous throughout the day:
- Firearms demonstrations.
- Shooting opportunities.
- Explosives detonations.
- Firefighting equipment demonstrations.
- Vehicle demonstrations.
- Schedule:
- What time should I get there?
- Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. However, you may come at any time before 2:30 p.m.
- Where do I park?
- Parking will be clearly marked – in the North and South Parking Lots. The GPSTC Police Department will be directing traffic and will guide you to the appropriate parking area.
- What is the registration process?
- Registration will be set up in two locations – at the North Parking Lot Conference Center entrance and the South Parking Lot Atrium entrance.
- You will be required to sign in with your name, agency, phone number, and emergency contact information.
- You will receive a wristband that will also include your lunch ticket. Please keep up with the lunch ticket to ensure that you receive your free lunch.
- You will receive a map of the facilities, marking events, restrooms, and food stations. The schedule of events will be listed on the back of the map.
- Can I come for the afternoon only?
- Yes, you will be able to come to the event for the afternoon only. However, entrance to the event will be cut off at 2:30 p.m.
- Is there a map available showing the location of events?
- Yes, at registration.
- Can I drive my vehicle around campus?
- Personal cars will remain parked in the North and South Parking Lots until departure from the Training Center. There will be continuous shuttle service to all main areas of activities.
- What is the dress code?
- Duty attire is preferred.
- If you are in plain clothes, you must conceal carry.
- Can I buy food/drinks at the celebration?
- Lunch is being provided for free. A drink will be included with the lunch.
- Additional drinks will be provided for free throughout the day.
- What time will lunch be served?
- Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Can I bring in my own food and drinks?
- Outside food and drinks can be brought in, as long as it remains in your vehicle.
- Can I bring in a cooler?
- Yes, as long as it remains in your vehicle.
- NO alcohol will be permitted on campus.
- What companies are taking part in the Public Safety Product Showcase?
- A list of participating vendors can be found at: https://www.gpstc.org/vendor-list/
- Do I have to be present to win the giveaways?
- You must be present to win big ticket giveaways.
- Winners will be announced in the Conference Center, starting at 3:00 p.m.
- Will I receive POST credit for training?
- No, but you will be a part of GPSTC history, see some amazing public safety products, network with your peers, and possibly win something really cool!