The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy began training officers in 1968 and is the only authorized law enforcement training facility in the State of South Carolina.  The Academy has a mandate to provide basic training for all law enforcement, detention and telecommunications officers.
 
The Academy also provides advanced / specialized training in understanding Gang culture, Criminal Domestic Violence, Traffic Safety and Enforcement, Forensics, Behavioral Science, Defensive Tactics, Emergency Vehicle Operations and the proper handling of Firearms.
 
In order to participate in any training at the Academy you must first be employed by a state or local law enforcement agency or detention facility.  All candidates must complete training within the first twelve months of employment.
 
The Academy’s primary goal is to provide the quality training, knowledge, skills and abilities needed to serve and protect the citizens of South Carolina while maintaining a continuous certification process.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 
April 29, 2013
Traffic Safety Officer Conference
August 5-7, 2013.
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April 18, 2013
Academy Connection
Volume 5 Issue 2
April 2013 Newsletter
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March 07, 2013
3rd Annual Mid-Atlantic INLETS:
Violent Crimes and Terrorism Trends Seminar
June 24th - 28th, 2013
Annapolis, Maryland
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March 04, 2013
The Advanced Training Catalog
July 2013 - June 2014
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Febuary 19, 2013
Attention Training Officers
Classes Available for Registration
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January 10, 2013
SC Criminal Justice Academy
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
NEW Training Review Request Form
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November 8, 2012
Reserve/Constable Certifications

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