Savannah Technical College Peace Officer Academy Commends Graduates at Completion Ceremony

Congratulations to the latest graduates of Savannah Technical College’s (Savannah Tech), the premier provider of career-ready technical education and workforce development in Coastal Georgia, Peace Officer Academy!

These graduates successfully completed the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, making them eligible to serve as state-certified peace officers.

Each graduate underwent an intensive 18-week program combining classroom instruction in criminal justice principles with hands-on law enforcement training. This technical certificate equips students with the skills, knowledge, and ethical foundation needed to excel in careers across municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies.

Six of the seven graduates from this cohort have already secured positions with local and state agencies, a testament to the program’s strong connections within the law enforcement community.

The next cohort of the Peace Officer Academy begins training in August with ongoing enrollment opportunities available now. Prospective students interested in this highly respected program are encouraged to apply early. Financial assistance, including the HOPE Career Grant, is available to those who qualify.

For additional information about the Academy or to schedule an interview, contact the Savannah Technical College at 912-443-5191 or visit www.savannahtech.edu/PeaceOfficerAcademy.

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.