Academy News

The staff at the New River Criminal Justice Training Academy would like to extend our condolences to Major Ferrell for the passing of his mother,… Read More »Major Ferrell’s mother’s funeral arrangements

Major Ferrell and Vice-Chairman Chief DeWitt Cooper (representing the Board of Directors) would like to recognize Lt. Shawn Mulgrew for completing the 4*4*48 challenge. The… Read More »4*4*48

We were extremely saddened by the news of the death of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Perry Hodge, early this morning. The NRCJTA staff would… Read More »Sgt. Perry Hodge

We were saddened to hear of the passing of former Bland County Sheriff Jerry Thompson. The Sheriff’s Office would like us to inform you of… Read More »Sheriff Jerry Thompson

Just a reminder that the deadline for training credit submission is December 15! Make sure you have your 40 hours before then. We have a… Read More »DCJS In-Service due date

We have an assortment of folding tables that we are replacing. They will be behind the Academy and are available on a first come/first serve… Read More »Academy Upgrades

For the most up-to-date legal updates for this year follow the first link in our “Links” section of the website.

On 10/07/2020, Entry Level Jail Class #83 graduated the basic jailer academy training. Good luck, ladies and gentlemen, on your new career in Law Enforcement!!

The Academy would like to welcome Lt. Shawn Mulgrew as it’s new Training Coordinator. Lt. Mulgrew comes to the Academy from the New River Valley… Read More »Welcome Lt. Shawn Mulgrew!

It is with sadness we announce the departure of Lisa Sullivan from the academy. She and her husband Ken will be moving on to a… Read More »Saying Goodbye