Officials with Gwinnett County cut the ribbon to celebrate the newly expanded Gwinnett Police Training Center in Lawrenceville on Monday, July 31, 2023.
The Gwinnett Police Training Center underwent a $6.2 million expansion that added more than 23,000 square feet to the existing training center. The new space will be utilized for training space, as well as instructional and administrative space.
The training center originally opened its doors in May 2017 and was funded by $24 million from Gwinnett County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.
According to a statement released on Monday by Gwinnett County, “The new facility includes three additional classrooms with AV equipment, stadium seating and an electrical emergency back-up generator; a 5,000-square-foot multipurpose room to allow for physical and defensive recruit training; expanded locker rooms and a breakroom.”
Not only will the new expansion benefit new police department recruits, but will also allow for more classes for veteran officers and civilian staff to take place.
“Gwinnett County’s police recruits are required to complete 964 hours of training compared to the state’s 408-hour requirement. This shows our commitment to ensuring each recruit gets the highest-quality training before serving our community,” said Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “The expanded facility will better support our efforts to recruit the best to serve our communities and prepare the next generation of public safety leaders for success. I’m excited for new opportunities for training and continuing education that this expansion unlocks.”
The Gwinnett Police Training Center is located at 854 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.
Featured photo: Officials with Gwinnett County cut the ribbon at the opening of the newly expanded Gwinnett Police Training Center in Lawrenceville. Special photo
