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Houston County sheriff explains training required for new deputies - 41NBC News

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County deputy recruits now complete nearly twice as much state-required academy training as recruits did under Georgia’s previous curriculum. The Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council approved the expanded Basic Law Enforcement Training Course in June 2024. A September 2025 Georgia POST update says the expansion increased the course from 408 to 809 hours after 15 years without a major …

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41NBC News | WMGT-DT broke the news on Friday, July 17, 2026.
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