VALOR Survive & Thrive Forsyth, Georgia · Starting on July 14–15, 2026

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: Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Training Location:

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

1000 Indian Springs Drive

Forsyth, GA 31029

Overview:

This 2-day, in-person VALOR training provides sworn 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 July 14-15, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., ET, with a 1-hour break for lunch (on your own).

Certificate of attendance for 16 hours available

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.