2025 Administrative Staff Seminar
2025-10-28 09:00 - 2025-10-30 12:00 (America/New_York) | Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, 6450 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, 30097, United States
October 28 – 30, 2025
Location:
Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
6450 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30097
Hotel Lodgings (Reservation Cut-off Date: September 29, 2025)
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett – 204.00 USD per night
Book your group rate for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Administrative Staff Seminar
Please Note: As requested by the hotel, signed tax-exempt forms must be emailed to MaryJo.bernardine@concordhotels.com with “Name of Meeting” and “Meeting Date” included. Also, all payments must include the person’s name and the event dates for which the payment is for.

Training Itinerary
Tuesday, October 28th
9:00 am – 10:00 am – Registration/Corporate Member Showcase
10:15 am – 10:30 am – Bag Sponsor Speaker
10:30 am – 11:15 am – Kick Off Speaker/Welcome
11:15 am – 11:45 am – Corporate Member Showcase/Networking
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch (Provided)
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Training
Wednesday, October 29th
7:30 am – 8:00 am – Light Breakfast & Coffee Corporate Meet and Greet
8:00 am – 10:00 am – Training
10:00 am – 10:30 am – Corporate Member Showcase/Networking
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Training
11:45 am – 1:15 pm – Admin Staff Awards Luncheon
1:30 pm – 4:45 pm – Training
Thursday, October 30th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Training
12:00 pm – Seminar Ends
The deadline to register is October 3rd. Registrations received after October 3rd will incur a $25.00 late fee. Cancellation requests emailed to membership@gachiefs.com prior to October 13th will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between October 13th and October 19th will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after October 19th. Participants who register, but do not attend will be billed the full price as a “no-show.”

Attendee Registration can be found HERE
Sponsor Registration can be found HERE

Law Enforcement Risk Specialist Training
2025-10-29 08:00 - 15:30 | Polk County EMA, 55 Cline Ingram Jackson Rd, Cedartown, 30125, United States
The Law Enforcement Risk Specialist (LERS) training is aimed specifically towards reducing departmental law enforcement risks. This training is structured to provide valuable law enforcement risk management concepts that will focus on reducing departmental exposure.

*Available for 6 executive credit hours*
To register, go to: https://www.lgrms.com/Training-Event-Calendar.aspx .

2025 CETP - November Session
2025-11-10 07:30 - 2025-11-20 16:30 | GACP Headquarters, 280 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
*Please contact Sewa Fields to confirm availability*
If you are a New Chief or Head of a Law Enforcement Agency, please review Code Section 35-8-20.1(a) for information on this class and your mandate regarding executive/management-level training. Click here to see Code Section 35-8-20.1(a).
If you are a new chief and need to register for this class, please contact Sewa Fields, Training Coordinator at sfields@gachiefs.com, or 770-495-9650 ext. 108.
The dates for the November Session are November 10 – 13 and November 17 – 20, 2025, with a weekend break in between.
To add a command staff member to the waiting list for 2025, the letter below must be completed by a chief and submitted to GACP.
CETP – Command Staff Request
*If you have already spoken to Monica Duran or Sewa Fields (training@gachiefs.com, sfields@gachiefs.com) about attending, you will receive an email invitation.*

Law Enforcement Risk Specialist Training
2025-11-12 08:00 - 15:30 | UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 15 R D C Road, Tifton, Georgia, 31794

Georgia State Certification Manager Training Course
2026-02-25 08:30 - 16:30 | GACP Headquarters, 280 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
THIS COURSE IS AT MAX CAPACITY
Georgia State Certification Manager Training Course
February 25, 2026
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration Fee: $125.00
This training program will present instruction on performing the responsibilities of a Georgia State Certification Manager, which includes maintaining the agency’s files and proofs that show compliance with the State of Georgia Certification Standards Manual.
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Location:
GACP
280 Technology Parkway
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
The cost for the class is $125 and the class provides 8-hours POST Training.

There is limited space available, so registration will be on a first come basis.
Maximum of 2 people from any one agency allowed per class.
Lunch is provided each day.
Absolutely NO WALK-INS accepted

Please contact State Certification Coordinator, Ed Densmore at certification@gachiefs.com for more information.
Please register by January 30th. Please note that GACP will not be accepting checks for payment of this event, so payment is due at time of registration.
Cancellations made on or before February 6th will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between February 7th – 13th will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made after February 13th will not receive a refund. Please note, no refunds will be given if you do not show up for the class.

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Chief Executive Training Program - March 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-12 | GACP Headquarters, 280 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
*Please contact Sewa Fields to confirm availability*
If you are a New Chief or Head of a Law Enforcement Agency, please review Code Section 35-8-20.1(a) for information on this class and your mandate regarding executive/management-level training. Click here to see Code Section 35-8-20.1(a).
If you are a new chief and need to register for this class, please contact Sewa Fields, Training Coordinator at sfields@gachiefs.com, or 770-495-9650 ext. 108.
To add a command staff member to the waiting list for 2025, the letter below must be completed by a chief and submitted to GACP.
CETP – Command Staff Request
*If you have already spoken to Monica Duran or Sewa Fields (training@gachiefs.com, sfields@gachiefs.com) about attending, you will receive an email invitation.*

2026 Spring Training Conference
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-09 | Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, 6450 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, 30097, United States
For more information:
Attendees: https://gacp.memberclicks.net/2026-SPTC-Attendee-Registration
Exhibitors: https://gacp.memberclicks.net/2026-SPTC-Exhibitor-Registration

Law Enforcement Risk Specialist Training
2026-04-16 08:30 - 15:30 | Mount Airy City Hall, 1231 Dicks Hill Parkway, Mount Airy, GA, 30563, United States

Open Records Course - May 2026
2026-05-12 09:00 - 12:00 | GACP Headquarters, 280 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police invites you to attend our upcoming Open Records Course, designed to equip law enforcement leaders and public safety professionals with the latest guidance on Georgia’s Open Records Act.
This session will be a total of three hours with a two hour informational session followed by a one hour interactive workshop.
Register here: https://gacp.memberclicks.net/open-records—may-2026#/Open Records Course – May 2026
Open Records Course Flyer – May 2026

GA Law Enforcement Command College Alumni Annual Training
2026-05-26 08:00 - 2026-05-28 12:00
The Command College’s annual training will be held on held May 26-28, 2026, at the Cunningham Conference Center, at 3100 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31907.
This year, the program features an engaging six-hour session on the Governor’s Initiative topics, complemented by an extensive 14-hour executive training selection. They are pleased to offer this training free of charge, making it an excellent opportunity for professional development.
Those wishing to obtain a hotel room may contact the Holiday Inn Express at 7336 Bear Lane, Columbus, GA., (706) 507-7200. They have a $89.00/night rate for participants.
For any questions or further information, please contact Paige Hunt or Billy Mixon at 706-568-2190.
To ensure your participation, please register through the following link: https://www.columbusstate.edu/command-college/annual-training.php
Please note that this training program is open to Command College Alumni only.
14 hours of executive credit are available for this program.

Chief Executive Training Program - June 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-11 | GACP Headquarters, 280 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States

GPAC Summer Conference
2026-06-14 17:00 - 2026-06-18 16:00 | Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, 6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA, 30582, United States
GPAC is hosting their 2026 Summer Conference in June at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris, GA.
Training includes a wide range of topics related to both State Certification, CALEA Accreditation, and Office of the Sheriff Accreditation. GPAC hotel rate is $199.00 a night.
This four-day conference is an executive-level training program that is applicable for both sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Date & Location
Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, 6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582, USA
Click Here to Register
14 Executive Credit Hours are Available for this Conference

Chief Executive Training Program - August 2026
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-13 | GACP Headquarters, 280 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States

22nd Annual GALEC Chaplains Training Conference
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-13 | Cherokee County SO, 498 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA, 30114, United States
Training Dates:
Basic Training: August 10–13, 2026
Advanced Training: August 11–13, 2026
For more Info: https://galec.org/training/

2026 Fall Training Conference
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-24 | Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr, Savannah, GA, 31421
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Partners In Law Enforcement Conference - Macon
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-02 12:00 | Macon Marriott City Center, Marriott Macon City Center, Macon, GA, United States
Calling all law enforcement and safety professionals! 🚓
Join the GMA Risk Control team on October 1-2 in Macon, Georgia, for the Partners in Law Enforcement conference — two days dedicated to strengthening the safety and effectiveness of local law enforcement across the state.
This conference aims to bring together law enforcement and safety professionals from across Georgia for engaging sessions led by expert speakers, valuable networking opportunities with peers, and collaborative conversations centered on emerging trends, challenges, and best practices towards local law enforcement today.
Whether you’re navigating new policy challenges or looking to sharpen risk management strategies, this conference offers value you can bring back to your department. Best part, this is a free event for members enrolled in GMA’s GIRMA programs.
Register today and reserve your spot for an engaging and impactful conference experience!
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Chief Executive Training Program - November 2026
2026-11-09 - 2026-11-19 | GACP Headquarters, 280 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, United States

2026 Administrative Staff Seminar
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-09 | Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, 6321 US-76, Young Harris, GA, 30582, United States
