About Savage Training Group
We’re on a mission to raise the bar of law enforcement training.
Police officers operate in some of the most challenging environments imaginable, yet much of the training available to them is still designed simply to check a box. Savage Training Group was founded to change that.
The Savage Training Group is a professional law enforcement training organization based in San Jose, California. Founded in 2019 by veteran police officer and trainer Scott Savage, our mission is simple: raise the standard of law enforcement training.
Too often, police training has been measured by the number of hours officers spend sitting in a classroom, with little attention given to whether they actually learned anything or could recall it when it matters most. We believe today’s law enforcement professionals deserve better. That belief drives everything we do.
Our courses are modern, professionally researched, and delivered by expert instructors who are enthusiastic about their craft. Far from “check the box” or “death by PowerPoint” training, our programs are designed to produce real learning that officers can retain and apply under pressure.
What Sets Us Apart
Science-based learning
We embrace the modern science of learning. Our team invests significant time into research and curriculum design so that students not only understand the material during class but can retain it and recall it in the field when the stakes are high.
Exceptional instructors
Our instructors are carefully selected law enforcement professionals who are not only experienced but also outstanding teachers. They are chosen for their teaching ability, professionalism, expertise, humility, and genuine commitment to serving our students. IN addition to state certifications, all of our instructors are nationally certified through the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training.
Relevant and evolving curriculum
Our courses are carefully curated to address the real challenges officers face today. The curriculum is constantly updated to incorporate new research, emerging legal developments, and lessons learned from the field so that our training remains current and practical.
Professional standards
In recent years, some private training organizations have drawn criticism for glorifying violence, teaching questionable tactics, or behaving in ways that undermine the profession. We take a different approach. While we don’t shy away from addressing the realities of police work, including the lawful use of force, we maintain high professional standards. Our training is legally sound, ethically grounded, and something agency leaders can feel confident sending their officers to.
Our commitment to raising the bar has earned us a reputation for quality among agencies that demand more than basic compliance training. Our students consistently report that the training they receive through Savage Training Group is among the most relevant and engaging they have experienced in their careers.
Whether through our in-person courses or our on-demand training programs, we are proud to support law enforcement professionals who are committed to improving their craft and serving their communities at the highest level.
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