Law Enforcement

Students will participate in a comprehensive program of physical fitness and wellness to enable them to meet the minimum requirements for physical fitness in accordance with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services by the end of training program. This course includes both a pre-test and post-test to assess student progress towards the graduation requirement of meeting the fiftieth percentile Cooper Standard. Also included is information related to wellness and stress awareness. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the content of this course for Phase 1 of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This is a continuation of Police Physical Fitness & Wellness I. Students participate in a comprehensive program of physical fitness and wellness to enable them to meet the minimum requirements for physical fitness in accordance with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services by the end of training program. The fiftieth percentile Cooper Standard must be met before the end of the training program. Also included is information related to wellness and stress awareness. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the content of this course for Phase 1 of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This course examines the laws that a police officer will be expected to utilize in the performance of their duties. Constitutional, penal, procedural, vehicle & traffic, and juvenile laws are covered along with the laws governing the use of physical & deadly force, civil liability, and other statutes police officers are expected to be knowledgeable of. The laws and their applications to the police officers’ work environment are explained. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics covered by this course for Phase 1 of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This course is designed to introduce students to the processes and procedures that police officers are required to be knowledgeable of and perform in carrying out their responsibilities in the community. As part of the course, students will apply these skills in scenario-based learning exercises. Topics include report writing, electronic communications, observation & patrol, arrest processing, professional communications, crisis intervention, traffic direction & control, off-duty encounters, standardized response for unusual events, and basic crash management and reporting. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics covered by this course for Phase I of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This course is designed to introduce students to the processes and procedures that police officers are required to be knowledgeable of and perform in carrying out their responsibilities in the community. As part of the course, students will apply these skills in performance- and scenario-based learning exercises. Topics include emergency vehicle operation & control, defensive tactics and principles of control, aerosol subject restraint, and the nature and control of civil disorder. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics covered by this course for Phase I of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This course is designed to introduce students to the processes and procedures that police officers are required to be knowledgeable of and perform in carrying out their responsibilities in the community. As part of the course, students will apply these skills in scenario-based learning exercises. Topics include vehicle stops and traffic enforcement, recognizing the cannabis impaired motorist, impaired driver detection and standardized field sobriety testing, active shooter and reality-based training. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics covered by this course for Phase I of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This course will provide students the information relevant to provide immediate and temporary care of persons with medical emergencies encountered by police officers. Demonstrated proficiency in these skills is required. The standards of the course meet the standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the content of this course for Phase I of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This course examines the processes and techniques to conduct investigations. Students will develop the skills required to conduct preliminary investigations, obtain information and identify, collect & document evidence. Students will be familiarized with the processes to investigate specific types of crimes and incidents. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics covered by this course for Phase I of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

This course examines the community needs and concerns that can affect the police-community relationship and the skills police officers need to address them. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to utilize discretion and decision-making skills fairly and acting in a procedurally just and ethical manner. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics covered by this course for Phase I of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.