Georgia Forensic Academy

08/14/2026

LAST CALL: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Registration is closing soon for our upcoming Bloodstain Pattern Analysis course at the Georgia Forensic Academy!

If you are working toward your Georgia POST Crime Scene Technician Certification, don’t put this one off. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis is a required course for the certification, and it is not a course we offer frequently.

The dates are approaching quickly, so if BPA is still on your certification checklist, now is the time to get it completed.

This 40-hour course provides hands-on instruction in the recognition, documentation, and interpretation of bloodstain patterns and is designed for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.

Registration is still open, but time is running out.

Secure your seat and get one step closer to completing your Crime Scene Technician Certification!

Register online at: https://www.gaforensicacademy.com/event-details-registration/bloodstain-pattern-analysis-4

08/13/2026

08/10/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for our Crime Scene Investigations course!

This 40-hour, tuition-free course provides foundational training for personnel who investigate crime scenes or process physical evidence. Topics include scene documentation, search techniques, evidence collection and preservation, and the processing of physical evidence.

November 16–20, 2026
40 Hours Georgia POST Credit
Tuition: FREE

For those working toward their Georgia POST Crime Scene Technician Certification, this course is accepted by POST toward the certification and fulfills a required training component.

Registration just opened, so now is a great time to secure your seat. Register today!

08/06/2026

One of the best investments a Criminal Justice or Forensic Science student can make isn't another textbook, it's becoming involved in a professional organization.

Organizations like the Georgia Division of the International Association for Identification (GAIAI) connect students with the people, training, and opportunities that shape the forensic profession. Whether your interests include crime scene investigation, latent prints, bloodstain pattern analysis, fi****ms, photography, digital evidence, or another forensic discipline, becoming involved early can help you build the relationships and professional experience that employers value.

For students, membership means:
• Building a professional network before graduation.
• Learning from experienced practitioners across Georgia.
• Access to specialized training and educational opportunities.
• Strengthening your résumé and demonstrating professional initiative.
• Finding mentors who can help guide your career.

For working professionals, membership provides:
• Continuing education and advanced training.
• Collaboration with peers from agencies across the state.
• A forum to exchange ideas and solve challenges.
• Opportunities to contribute to the advancement of forensic science in Georgia.

The best forensic professionals never stop learning, and they never stop building relationships.

If you're committed to excellence in forensic science, consider joining the Georgia Division of the International Association for Identification and become part of a community dedicated to advancing the profession.

Learn more or become a member at https://gaiai.org/.

Welcome to the Georgia Division of the International Association for Identification Like our parent organization, the International Association for Identification (IAI), is a forensic association made up of a diverse, knowledgeable, and experienced membership of forensic science professionals. The G...

08/04/2026

Congratulations!

The University of North Georgia Department of Public Safety, along with the University of North Georgia Public Safety Academy, are proud to introduce these 10 new graduates of the POST Instructors Training Course! This an intense and work-heavy 80-hour class that spans over three weeks. Over the three weeks, the students must pass a comprehensive written exam, design a narrative lesson plan, and then present the lesson plan for state certified evaluators. Thank you to the Cu***ng Police Department, University of Georgia Police Department, Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, Oakwood Police Department, and Piedmont University for trusting us with the training of your staff!

08/04/2026

Calling All Criminal Justice & Forensic Science Employers!

Registration is now open for Piedmont University's Career Connections Day, and we'd love to have your agency represented.

This event connects employers with students pursuing careers in criminal justice, forensic science, law enforcement, corrections, investigations, emergency management, and related fields. Whether you're actively hiring or simply looking to build relationships with future professionals, this is a great opportunity to engage with the next generation of your workforce.

What to Expect:
• Morning Mock Interviews (optional) – Help students develop their interviewing skills through short, realistic interviews while identifying promising future candidates.
• Afternoon Career Fair – Meet with students and alumni to discuss careers, internships, and employment opportunities within your organization.

There is no cost to participate.

If your agency is looking to recruit motivated students or increase awareness of career opportunities in your organization, we encourage you to reserve your spot today.

Register today and secure your table: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jhQJmoZe20yySjsW44skuRqFBZ8vK-1HtSq6RZNzUslUM0VDOFFGSkRJR0RPSjZBWFJJWDNQS1pYNi4u

08/03/2026

Registration is now OPEN for our Fingerprint Science course.

This 40-hour Georgia POST-approved course serves as the approved replacement for Fingerprint Classification, making it an accepted course toward the Georgia POST Crime Scene Technician Certification.

Seats are limited, so we encourage early registration.

Register online at: https://www.gaforensicacademy.com/event-details-registration/fingerprint-science-6

07/31/2026

Please join us in congratulating our very own, Brandi Wiltse, on successfully completing Instructor II Training!

Congratulations, Brandi! We are so proud of your accomplishments!

07/30/2026

Sometimes, even forensic professionals need a laugh.

Yesterday, during our Palm Print Comparisons course, our students decided to surprise our instructor with the "Anything But a Cup" challenge before we started the afternoon lecture.

Coffee cups were nowhere to be found. Instead, drinks appeared in a watering can, a fish bowl, a dog bowl, a hamster water bottle, a ladle, an evidence bag, a tiny trash can, and even a urine specimen cup (filled with nothing more than apple juice, we promise).

Palm print comparison requires focus and attention to detail, so taking a few minutes to laugh together was the perfect way to break up the stress before diving back into class.

We believe learning should be challenging, but it should also be enjoyable. Sometimes the best classroom memories happen in the moments between the lessons.

07/27/2026

We still have a few seats available for out Bloodstain Pattern Analysis course scheduled to begin on August 31st.

Register online at: https://www.gaforensicacademy.com/event-details-registration/bloodstain-pattern-analysis-4