Our Mission
It is the mission of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy to foster and uphold prescribed laws and regulations by providing mandated basic and advanced training to law enforcement personnel and maintaining a continuous certification process to ensure that only the most qualified persons are sanctioned by the state to enforce its laws.
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Misconduct
In the law enforcement community, acts of misconduct are commonly known as the 7 Deadly Sins.
Transparency
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is a proud participant of the state of South Carolina’s spending transparency initiative. This initiative shines a light on spending, thus improving the quality of government and giving taxpayers click-of-a-mouse access to details about how their money is spent.
State-of-the-Art Training Environment
The Academy stands out as an exceptional institution due to its comprehensive approach to training law enforcement professionals. We are a centralized agency responsible for training all mandated classes for every law enforcement agency in the state of South Carolina. With our experienced instructors, the Academy offers rigorous theoretical education and hands-on practical training in a variety of crucial areas including firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, and real-life scenario simulations. The Academy provides a transformative training experience that equips graduates with the tools they need to serve and protect their communities effectively.
Law Enforcement Training Council
It is the intent of the General Assembly in creating a facility and a governing council to maximize training opportunities for law enforcement officers and criminal justice personnel, to coordinate training, and to set standards for the law enforcement and criminal justice service, all which are imperative to upgrading law enforcement to a professional status.
The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is governed by the South Carolina Training Council.
Recent News
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2025 Traffic Safety Conference
Important Note: The 2025 Traffic Safety Conference will be August 20-21, 2025. For those receiving awards that require lodging, hotel… Read More
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Course Catalogs
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Job Alert!
Once again the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy is growing. We are currently looking for an instructor to teach in the… Read More