Training

The Crime Lab coordinates training for Law Enforcement Personnel  only, in areas related to Crime Lab operations.

  • Collecting and submitting evidence

  • Agency Marijuana Testing

  • Implied Consent Alcohol Testing

  • GBI Crime Lab informational and training courses for officers

Following the links below for more information about training:

Training - Related Links

Certified Marijuana Examiner Course

Police training in marijuana identification through the Peace Officers Standard and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) .

Cocaine School

Police training in cocaine through P.O.S.T.

Implied Consent General Information

The Implied Consent Section administers all Intoxilyzer 9000 training. Students must sucessfully complete the Basic Operator Training Course to receive a permit to conduct breath tests in the state of Georgia and must recertify within 1 year of expiration. Click here for more details.

Intoxilyzer Basic Class Information

Students attending this course will receive training on the theory and application of breath alcohol testing utilizing the Intoxilizer 9000. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be certified to perform evidential breath-alcohol tests.

Intoxilyzer 9000 Recertification Class Information

Refresher Classes are held once a month at the GPSTC in Forsyth and once a quarter in each of the GPSTC regional academies.