Below is the Law Enforcement In-Service Training Schedule. If you would like to register for any of the classes below, please fill out the following registration form and send to Abby Riddle at ariddle@forsythtech.edu. If your agency needs a training that you don't see listed on our schedule, feel free to reach out to Abby Riddle or John Collins at jcollins@forsythtech.edu to request a course.  

2024 Training Schedule

Date and Time Title Important Information Description Location Instructor Hours Cost Available/ Capacity/ Waitlist
April 22-26 Basic Crisis Intervention Training   This course prepares first responders to better deal with people in a serious mental health crisis. WSPD Beaty Training Center   40 Fee waived for First Responders  
April 22-23 Forensic Analysis and Advanced Photography    Instruction will cover photography of crime scene reconstruction, training on fact-based documentation and documentation of analysis presented in clear information for your reports.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 106   16 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
April 25 Image and Reality, What Really Happened - VR Training    This course focuses on techniques to control emotions while on a call for service. Topics covered are Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation, and problem-based learning, all using the Apex Virtual Reality System.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 222 Brian Hall & Michael Brannon 8 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
June 3-7 Basic Crisis Intervention Training   This course prepares first responders to better deal with people in a serious mental health crisis.  Forsyth Tech Strickland Center Rm. 4445   40 Fee waived for First Responders  
June 10 Self Care for First Responders   This course focuses on wellness and mental health tailored for first responders, and covers various self-care mental health techniques. Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 224 Matt Ridings  8 Fee waived for First Responders  
June 18-19 Transportation Refresher for Detention      Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 109 Michael Brannon  16 Fee waived for Detention and Correctional Officers  
June 24-28  Basic Crisis Intervention Training   This course prepares first responders to better deal with people in a serious mental health crisis.  Forsyth Tech Stokes Center   40 Fee waived for First Responders  
June 24-28 School Resource Officer   This course provides the participant with the history, philosophy, and basic skills necessary to serve as a School Resource Officer. Participants will receive instruction in school-based law, techniques to handle exceptional students and classroom instruction.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 224 Michael Brannon 40 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement   
July 8-10 Advance FTO/FTO Refresher   This course is designed for law enforcement officers who have successfully completed the Basic FTO course and need a refresher. Participants will dive deeper into building rapport with the trainee and how to help with training issues.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 224 John Leone 24 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
July 8-12 FTO for Detention    This course is designed for officers who are or will be assigned to provide field training to new detention officers.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 235 Amanda Stephenson 40 Fee waived for Detention/Correctional Officers  
July 15-18 SFST/Intro to Drugged Driving   This course prepares police officers and other qualified persons to conduct the SFSTs for use in driving while impaired (DWI) investigations.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 222 Preston Stringer 40 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement   
July 22-25 Drones for First Responders/Prep for 107 Pilot License    This class prepares Public Safety personnel to begin the process of starting a UAS/drone program in their agency as well as to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 222 David Young 32 Fee waived for First Responders  
July 25 Open Resource Course for the New Detective   Topics for this course include applying open-source research to law enforcement, utilizing open source databases for identification, social media's role in investigations, and documenting open source research.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 226 Max Wooten 8  Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
August 12-16 Interview and Interrogation    This basic course is designed for law enforcement officers assigned to the investigations section of their agency or those tasked with conducting criminal investigations, interviews, and interrogations.  Northwest Forsyth Center 235 Scott Tyson 40 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
September 18-October 3 General Instructor Training Course   Completion of this course allows individuals to teach many of the courses regulated by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 222 John Collins 101 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
October 7-11 Field Training Officer   This course is for law enforcement officers who are or will be assigned to provide field training to new officers.  Norwest Forsyth Center Rm. 224 John Collins 40 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
October 10-11 Drone Indoor Flight Operations   This course exposes students to various indoor drone technologies available to Public Safety personnel and teaches them to operate drones confidently in confined spaces and indoor environments.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 222 David Young 16 Fee waived for First Responders  
November 14 Open Resource Course for the New Detective   Topics for this course include applying open-source research to law enforcement, utilizing open source databases for identification, social media's role in investigations, and documenting open source research.  Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 226 Max Wooten 8 Fee waived for Sworn Law Enforcement  
November 18-19 Self Care for First Responders  
This course focuses on wellness and mental health tailored for first responders, and covers various self-care mental health techniques.
Northwest Forsyth Center Rm. 222 Matt Ridings 16 Fee waived for First Responders  

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