In order for a law enforcement professional to be certified to teach any of the G.R.E.A.T. curricula, successful completion of G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training (GOT) is required. The training is a comprehensive course that focuses on the structure and content of the G.R.E.A.T. curriculum and provides knowledge of current gang trends, while building the skills necessary to teach in a classroom setting.

Once a person successfully completes a GOT, they are certified to teach the middle school curriculum, elementary curriculum, and summer program. In order to teach the families component, an officer must attend and successfully complete a G.R.E.A.T. Families Training.

All G.R.E.A.T. Trainings are funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.  Tuition and course materials are provided free of charge.  And, in most cases, lodging is also provided free of charge, based on double-occupancy.  (To determine if the training you want to attend qualifies for free lodging, click on the course description below.)  In all cases, meals and transportation is the responsibility of your agency.

The two types of G.R.E.A.T. Officer Trainings offered, outlined below, are designed for officers with and without classroom experience.

Click on the a training below for explanations and schedules.