CRATER CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING ACADEMY

Professionalism Integrity Compassion Fairness

PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH TRAINING

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING IN VIRGINIA

Featured Training

Information about upcoming classes we’re highlighting, as they’re special offerings.

2025 Training Calendar

The most up-to-date versions of our class offerings for the year and downloadable course information.

Online Training

Provides access to our online training provider, Training Response Network.

TRAINING SERVICES

Low Enrollment Courses

Information about classes that are in danger of being canceled due to low or no enrollment will be listed here. We appreciate our agencies enrolling their staff so we can continue holding new and different classes.

Tactical Training

Information about upcoming tactical/specialty classes to be held at the Academy.

Specialty / Skill Training

Information about ‘specialty training’: Driver Training, Firearms, Defensive Tactics in the BLE and BJA  schools.

Crater Pre-Employment Program (CPREP)

The Crater Pre-Employment Program gives those interested in becoming a law enforcement officer the opportunity to sponsor themselves thru the Academy.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training

Information about Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, including upcoming training dates and locations.

Access My Training History
(Tracer Login)

Provides access to the State Records Management System, TRACER for individuals to check their own DCJS training status.

Satellite Training

Information about satellite locations of the Academy.

Academy Job Postings

Information on the Academy job openings.

Academy Closing Info

Check here for information on Academy closings.

ABOUT OUR ACADEMY

 The Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy has been meeting and exceeding the full-service training needs of individuals and agencies in the  Central/South Central region of Virginia since 1975. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 View a list of our Academy’s frequently visited pages.

ACADEMY LOCATION

ADDRESS

CONTACT

Main: (804) 722-9742
Fax: (804) 722-9574

HOURS OF OPERATION

Mon-Fri: 08:00 am – 05:00 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

* CLOSED ON STATE AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS