Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 464 - GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL
Chapter 464-5 - TRAINING
Rule 464-5-.02 - Attendance and Completion of the Basic Courses
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Officers are required to attend and complete the basic course relating to the job they intend to perform. Unless otherwise authorized by statute or rule, if an officer changes the type of employment (e.g., from a law enforcement officer to a correctional officer) he/she shall be required to attend the basic course in that field prior to performing the duties of that classification of certification. No person shall be permitted into the basic course without authorization from POST.
(2) Civilians may be allowed to attend the basic course provided they are sponsored by a law enforcement unit or academy and meet all pre-employment requirements if spaces are available. All tuition and costs associated with attendance in the basic course by the civilian shall be paid by the civilian or his/her sponsoring unit. Applications and background investigations for civilian applicants shall be the responsibility of the student's sponsoring unit.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 35-8-7, 35-8-9.
