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Florida → Georgia · Law enforcement
Georgia POST Equivalency of Training (EOT)
Out-of-state officers who graduated from their state's academy and hold a valid certification in good standing may skip Georgia's full basic course, then complete Georgia-specific training and firearms qualification.
Heads up about privacy: at least one step below reaches your current or former department (marked ⚠️). LateralGate never contacts your department, but the official process does. Plan when you start that step.
Who qualifies
- Graduated from your state's basic law enforcement academy.
- Your out-of-state certification is valid and in good standing (not revoked or suspended). Certifications under investigation are not processed.
- Meet Georgia pre-employment requirements (Rule 464-3-.02), including age 18+.
Steps
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Create a user account in the Georgia POST Data Gateway and start a "New Candidate Application for Basic Certification".
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⚠️ Reaches your old department
Provide a Certification Status Verification Form and a Previous Agency Employment / Characteristic of Service form. These are completed with your prior certifying body and former agency.
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Email helpdesk@gapost.org that your EOT application items are complete.
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Complete 16 hours of Georgia Criminal Law, Traffic Law, and Governor's Initiative training (by Zoom through Georgia POST).
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Pass Georgia's Standard Qualification Course for Firearms with a certified Georgia firearms instructor.
Exam
Georgia-specific training and firearms qualification are required. A separate certification exam requirement for EOT candidates is not published in these documents.
Break in service limit
Not published
Official sources
Last verified: Nov 4, 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the certifying board before you act. This is not legal advice.
