- Demonstrate mastery of the core skills of the basic police academy as mandated by the Municipal Police Training Council of New York State
- Demonstrate and express knowledge in various types of law enforcement methods.
- Exhibit appropriate interpersonal skills necessary for law enforcement personnel.
Career Opportunities
Although the program does not guarantee admissions into a police department, every standard required by a full time basic police academy applies including academics, attendance, and physical fitness. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive a transcript and a certificate indicating completion of Phase 1 of Pre-Employment Police Basic Training. This certificate fives students two years to secure employment in a police department and complete the Phase II portion of the training before being awarded a full Basic School Certificate from the Department of Criminal Justice Services. The Phase II training is presented only to sworn police officers and contains the remainder of police training units which civilian students are prohibited by state law from attending (Counter terrorism, Firearms Training, Supervised Field Training, and Impact Device Training).
Validity of Pre-Employment Police Basic Training
A Pre-Employment Police Basic Training Course will be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of completion of any program that includes the training. The date listed on the official transcript issued by the College will be the determining date. In instances where a graduate has not obtained employment within two (2) years, there is no need to "refresh" or repeat the Pre-Employment Basic Training Course.
Pursuant to 9NYCRR 6026.8(h), should a graduate obtain employment as a sworn police officer more than two (2) years, but less than ten (10), from the date of completion recorded on the transcript, the individual is eligible to attend a Police Officer Refresher Course as determined by the Commissioner to refresh the original pre-employment training and complete the remaining training requirements not included in the first phase of training.
If more than ten (10) years has lapsed since graduation, the student will be required to repeat the entire program or attend an entire conventional Basic Course for Police Officers upon appointment as a police officer. This is consistent with the statutory provisions established for police officers who have left police employment (ref. General Municipal Law §209-q).
Other Information
Pursuant to 9NYCRR 6026, training must be conducted as a single and cohesive unit. In practical terms, this means that a student must complete the first phase of training, during once session, at one school. Under no circumstances may a student split the training among multiple schools.
Every student enrolled in a pre-employment course regardless of employment status, must satisfactorily complete each unit of the Pre-Employment Police Basic Training Course as defined in 9 NYCRR 6026.