REGIONAL POLICE ACADEMY

The Regional Police Academy is located in Bowen Hall on the ABAC campus and operates as an integral part of the college’s Division of Social Science. Its activities are funded by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, which oversees the operation of other regional and departmental training academies located in the state. The Academy’s overall mission is to serve the training needs of peace officers within its 39 county service region representing 131 local law enforcement agencies in South Georgia. The Academy currently offers courses in four areas: (1) Basic Law Enforcement and Corrections Officer Training; (2) Refresher Training; (3) Career Development Training; and, (4) Specialized Training.