Certificate Programs

BASIC POLICE TRAINING

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with the Certificate in Basic Police Training, the officer will be able to:

  • Qualify on the range with a variety of police-issue weapons;
  • Operate a police vehicle in pursuit and rapid response situations;
  • Prepare clear and concise police reports and memos;
  • Understand the fundamentals of police crime-scene investigation;
  • Earn certification as an EMS First-Responder;
  • Attain a level of physical fitness consistent with Cooper Standards;
  • Prove proficiency in arrest techniques, including use of non-lethal weapons;
  • Perform patrol and traffic functions efficiently;
  • Possess familiarity with NYS criminal laws (e.g. Penal Law, Code of  Criminal Procedure and V&T Law)