Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

It was graduation day for the 95th Jail Basic School today! The end of weekly tests, inspections, and morning formation. This is a bitter sweet time. Most students get used to the daily routine of the academy. Many enjoy it. However, now it is time to put the knowledge to the test and return to regular duty.

This morning, the class completed the final jail practical. A comprehensive exam of the booking process. Each student was evaluated by instructors and their work was meticulously graded for accuracy. Once the practical exam was complete, the class moved next door to the East Bristol Church of Christ to prepare for graduation.
After a few rehearsals, the class was able to freshen up for the ceremony.

At the ceremony several students were recognized for outstanding achievements: Office Dotson of the Abingdon facility was recognized as the top marksman.
Officer Tolbert of the Abingdon facility received the award for the top academic student.
Officer Mullins of the Abingdon facility was recognized for serving as class president.

We appreciate the assistance of all of the students and instructors that made this class possible.  Without the help of our instructors courses like this would be extremely difficult to put on.

As the students return back to their facilities and organizations, we pray for their safety and discernment in all situations. We hope that they never stop training and learning.

Be careful out there class 95. 

06/02/2026

Monday was day one of the 66th Basic Dispatch School! We have a full room!

We began the day with a moment of silence for the Carroll County Sheriff's Office as they endure the tragic loss of Deputy Logan Utt.

05/30/2026

We share in the sorrow of an officer lost. Sheriff Kemp, the men and women of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, and the families of the officers involved are in our prayers.

John 15:13: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”

Romans 13:3-4: “For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.”

Jeremiah 21:12: “Administer justice every morning; rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed.”