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The Peace Officer Training Academy provides specialized training for Law Enforcement Officers who require peace officer certification in their unique positions, including such examples as Police Constables, Corrections Officers, Animal Control Officers, Bailiffs, Court Officers, and Reserve Officers. Such officers are required to meet minimum training standards set forth by the New York Municipal Police Training Council.
 

New York City The Peace Officer Training Academy, in conjunction with Diamond "POWER" Consultant Group, will be conducting a 99 hour basic course for personnel interested in a law enforcement career. The course is recommended for Security Officers, Military Personnel and Civilians seeking a career in Law Enforcement. → Click here for more information.	Buffalo The Peace Officer Training Academy will be conducting a 99 hour basic course for personnel interested in a law enforcement career. The course is recommended for Security Officers, Military Personnel and Civilians seeking a career in Law Enforcement. → Click here for more information.
Syracuse Watch this space for upcoming information on training opportunities in the Syracuse area.	Rochester Watch this space for upcoming information on training opportunities in the Rochester areas.
Elmira Watch this space for upcoming information on training opportunities in the Elmira areas.	Ithaca Watch this space for upcoming information on training opportunities in the Ithaca areas.

The Peace Officer Training Academy has partnered with Hilbert College to offer college credits for successful completion of Academy courses. We are the only academy in New York State to partner with an educational institution to give you college credits for Security Guard training. Please note: these credits are only available to students enrolled at Hilbert College.

The Academy provides courses that always meet and often exceed those minimums, as outlined in the Criminal Procedure Law. In addition, we also offer a variety of specialized courses for police officers, military personnel, security officers, and retired law enforcement officers.

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