Graham County Sheriff's Office 2026 Cert School
Certification school hosted by the Graham County Sheriff's Office. $500 registration fee — contact tperez@graham.az.gov to register. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Events & Training
Annual Symposium &
Merit Awards Banquet
December 8, 2026 · Mesa, AZ
Arizona's most distinguished gathering dedicated exclusively to the state's law enforcement community — a full day of executive-level education, collaboration, and recognition.
Upcoming events
Team Control & Vehicle Extraction Instructor Certification Course
Instructor certification course covering team control and vehicle extraction techniques. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Security Threat & Disruptive Groups Classification Training
Two-day classroom training hosted by the Graham County Sheriff's Office and presented by the Arizona Department of Corrections, focused on Security Threat Groups (STGs), group identification, identifiers, and group dynamics relevant to correctional and law enforcement personnel. Topics include the Mexican Mafia, Aryan Brotherhood, Border Brothers, Sureños, Diné Pride, Warrior Society, and Westside City.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days · Graham County Sheriff's Office – Training Room, 600 W. Graham Canal Road, Safford, AZ 85546 · No charge.
Contains sensitive operational intelligence — intended strictly for authorized agency personnel.
View Training Flyer→ADA Behind Bars: Legal Obligations, Operational Solutions & Risk Management
Three-day training hosted by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office focused on how to appropriately handle and support people with ADA needs in jail and prison settings. The course covers legal obligations, operational solutions, and risk management considerations. Open to all law enforcement agencies; registration opens November 6, 2026.
Days 1–2: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Day 3: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) · Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Training Center, 2627 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Early Bird Tuition: $495 (expires February 19, 2027) · Standard Tuition: $595 · Agency Rate: $425 per attendee for three or more attendees from the same agency
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