Listed below are available specialized training classes which will provide in-service credit for the participant. Classes are listed in alphabetical order. All classes are conducted from 0700AM-1545PM daily unless otherwise noted. Students may be registered by mail, e-mail: tameka.guild@hampton.gov, or FAX: (757) 595-1801 with the academy registrar. No TRACER registrations are accepted at this academy. All registrations must be filled out on our website and submitted to the registrar. ALL DEPARTMENT AND MEMBER AGENCY REGISTRATIONS ARE SUBMITTED BY THE TRAINING COORDINATORS ONLY. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER AGENCY PLEASE CALL THE REGISTRAR.
Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) 2026
Classification: In-Service
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy 12650 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
When: Multiple Dates (2026)
Time: 0800-1200
Description:
This course will be taught by Chief of Police (Ret.) Daniel Woloszynowski, a current employee with U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and retired resident agent in charge of the Norfolk, Virginia Field Office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Prior to joining ATF, Woloszynowski served as a special agent with the United States Secret Service, and an Arlington County, Virginia police officer.
He has received several ATF and U.S. Secret Service leadership and sustained superior performance awards; and numerous public service awards from the United States Attorney’s Office in Washington, DC and Virginia for his work with complex criminal investigations leading to notable prosecutions. Mr. Woloszynowski is a Certified Master Trainer in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
Direct questions to Mr. Woloszynowski at daniel.f.woloszynowski@hsi.dhs.gov. Course to be held at the new Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy, 12650 Patrick Henry Drive Newport News, Virginia 23602.
Registration is open to sworn and non sworn LEO’s, mental health, security managers, school administrators, resources officers, counselors, private sector etc.
Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 4 Career Development
Max Students: 50
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: August 17-21, 2026
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
This class will be conducted from 0700-1545.
In many work environments, you get promoted on a Friday and report to work on a Monday. You are expected to be a supervisor, with all the responsibilities that come with the position.
This course is designed for newly promoted or soon-to-be promoted to first-line supervisor status. As the first-line supervisor, you are the lynchpin in any organization.
However, even if you have been a supervisor for a while, you can benefit from the exchange of ideas that takes place during the week.
The approach of the course is the First-line Supervisor as a coach.
To help you prepare for some of the more common situations, and to address some of the common problems encountered, we discuss the transition from subordinate staff to supervisor.
We address the legal implications (including EEO and liability laws) for supervisors and the most important skill, communications, (including coaching scenarios, and disciplinary scenarios) from a new perspective.
This is a hands-on, attendee-driven course where we exchange ideas and help you prepare for the transition.
Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial, and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 34 career/2 legal
Max Students: 40
Cost: Members – No Fee.
Non-Members – $100.00 a day.
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: Multiple Dates (2026)
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
Days 1-3 Jail Officer Recertification
If needed, you may register separately for legal update and cultural diversity of the in-service week. Legal Update will be held on Tuesday
(4 hours) and (2 hours) Cultural Diversity.
In-Service: Jail Officer
Credit Hours: 16 Career Development, 4 Legal, and 2 Cultural Diversity
Max Students: 40
Court Security/Civil Process In-Service (Only) 2026
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: Multiple Dates (2026)
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
2 Days Court Security/Civil Process Recertification
If needed, you may register separately for cultural diversity and legal update which will be on
Tuesday (4 hours) Legal Update and (2 hours) Cultural Diversity.
In-Service: Court Security/Civil Process
Credit Hours: 8 Career Development, 4 Legal, and 2 Cultural Diversity
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: Multiple Dates (2026)
Time: 0700 - 1545
Description:
If needed, you may register separately for legal updates and cultural diversity of the in-service week.
Legal Update will be held on Tuesday (4 hours), and Cultural Diversity (2 Hours) on Tuesday.
In-Service: Law Enforcement
Credit Hours: 32 Career Development, 4 Legal, and 2 Cultural Diversity
Maximum Students: 40
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Christopher Newport University - Freeman Center - 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
When: May 26-29, 2026 (Session I) & August 3-6, 2026 (Session II)
Time: 0800-1700
Description:
May 26-29, 2026 (Session I) Tuesday -Friday – Freeman Center – 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
August 3-6, 2026 (Session II) Monday -Thursday – Freeman Center – 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
August 5, 2025 (David Student Union (Grand-Ball Room) 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606) This class will be conducted from 0800-1700.
This course is intended for the new or emerging leader, first-line supervisor, or mid-manager. Topics of instruction include self-assessment, situational leadership, employee motivation, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational behavior, organizational change, conflict resolution, officer wellness, leading your agency during an officer shooting incident, and a Chief Executive Panel. This year’s institute is two weeks. Attendance to both is required. There is a $350.00 charge per student to offset the cost of the program. The cost for Non-Member Agencies is $500.00. If interested please register on our website at www.hrcjta.org.
Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial, and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 34 Career Development/4 Legal/2 Cultural Diversity
Max Students: 35
Classification: Specialized Training
Where: Hampton Roads Criminal Justice Training Academy
When: October 13-14, 2026
Time: 0700-1545
Description:
This class will be conducted from 0700-1545. Sgt. Perry Bartels will present analyzing a questionable force incident with logic and reason will often result in inaccurate and unrealistic conclusions regarding an officer’s judgment and actions. This uniquely designed class applies science to force analysis to provide the most accurate assessment of an officer’s performance in a force situation. We will study the physiological changes that occur under critical, life-threatening stress and examine how vision, memory, perception, cognition and performance are altered. You will learn the science of why action is faster than reaction and examine how the timing of many other common officer/suspect movements can affect the dynamics of a confrontation. We will evaluate force related training to ensure that training techniques are not going against the grain of human programming. Real life incidents are also closely examined to demonstrate and explain discrepancies between statements, physical evidence and videos, and also between training and actual performance. If a force action is questionable, this information must be considered if the facts are to be determined. Only then can laws and policies be applied fairly. This class is a must for trainers who design force training, detectives who investigate officer related force incidents, agency administrators who decide on the appropriateness of officers’ force decisions and attorneys who are involved with criminal/civil matters relating to police use of force. Our goals are to maximize training effectiveness and to ensure the most accurate and factual investigation in order to protect agencies and officers from liability.
Law Enforcement, Jailor/Custodial and Court Security/Civil Process
In-Service Credit: 14 career/2 legal
Max Students: 40
Cost: Members – No Fee.
Non-Members – $100.00 a day.
