VALOR Survive & Thrive Training Atlanta, Georgia · December 12–13, 2023

Event Information

Because funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), there is no cost to attend this event.

Sponsored by

• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Overview

Hosting Agency: Clark Atlanta University Department of Public Safety

Cohosting Agencies: 

• Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC), a RISS Center
• United States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia

Overview:

This two-day, in-person VALOR training provides officers at all levels with the essentials to survive and thrive in their careers by stressing the importance of being physically and mentally prepared, maintaining situational awareness, combating complacency, and remaining vigilant.

Hear from law enforcement experts on:

• Causes of officer assaults, injuries, and deaths.
• Safety and preparedness mindset.
• Physical health.
• Officer-citizen encounters.
• Mitigating stress.
• Weapon concealment.
• Intentional wellness mindset.
• Surviving an assault.
• Casualty care and rescue tactics.
• Personal protective factors.
• Deaths not associated with assaults.
• Vehicle safety.
• An officer survivor story.
• Additional topics covered throughout the course include professionalism, leadership, and critical decision-making.

Training will be held December 12-13, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., ET, with a one-hour break for lunch (on your own)

Credit Hours Available: 16 Hours

This is an IADLEST National Certification Program™ certified course.

Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact the web event coordinators for further information.