The following trainings are offered by local law enforcement agencies and partner organizations across Virginia. These opportunities are shared as a resource for VSA members and are not hosted or sponsored by the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association.
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Virginia ARIDE and Drug Recognition Expert Training Courses: Sept. 13, 2026
Virginia DMV The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training course is a valuable tool for assessing impaired driving on the roadside. This course begins September 13, 2026, and consists of two weeks of classroom instruction followed by one week of field certification. The deadline for application submission is July 31, 2026. Additional details can be found…
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Federal Protective Service Law Enforcement Partnership and Engagement Day: Sept. 18
Federal Protective Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Federal Protective Service (FPS) invites Virginia sheriffs to its Federal Protective Service Law Enforcement Partnership and Engagement Day on Friday, September 18, at the FPS Consolidated Training Center in Alexandria. Attendees can learn more about FPS capabilities, including its Virtual Reality Training System, and connect with…
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Pedestrian Bicycle Crash Investigation Course: September 21 – 25, 2026
Virginia DMV A FREE 40-hour Pedestrian Bicycle Crash Investigation Course has been scheduled for September 21–25, 2026, at the Newport News Police Training Academy. Offered free for Virginia law enforcement, the course is designed for experienced traffic crash investigators who have completed Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation or an equivalent. Seating is limited to 25 participants,…