The West Virginia State Police has a long tradition of providing outstanding training for law enforcement professionals.  The State Police maintains a training facility commonly known as “the Academy” which is situated on approximately 24 acres in Institute, West Virginia.   From this location, the Academy serves the entire state of West Virginia as a training and conference center for the law enforcement community.

 The Academy complex houses:
 

•    Four 50-seat audiovisual instruction rooms which facilitate interactive classes.  Two classrooms can be connected, by partition, to create one large 100-seat room.

•    A library which is used for research projects and curriculum development.

•    An outdoor firearms range that permits handgun training at a distance up to 50 yards.  This 24-position firing range is equipped with a pneumatic turning target system.  In addition to handgun, the firearms range is equipped for rifle training at a distance up to 100 yards.

•    A cafeteria-style dining room that can accommodate up to 150 people.  In addition to feeding recruits and employees, the Academy food service staff serve training participants and seminars from many other agencies.

•    A gymnasium which includes free weights and exercise equipment.

•  A computer classroom which is used for entry level training as well as refresher courses. This classroom cann accommodate up to 24 people.

•    Dormitories for both male and female lodgers with the ability to house up to 216 people.

 The Academy also houses the West Virginia State Police K-9, and Medical Section.