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At one time, New York Criminal Procedure Law did not distinguish the difference between Police Officer and Peace Officer status. In 1976, as a result of the confusion as to the authority vested in each, the Law Revision Commission was established. The purpose of this Commission was to examine and determine what authority each specialized title required to have in order to fulfill their particular duties.

The Commission further defined their powers and required that each group receive certain training. The ultimate result was the passage of the 1980 Unified Peace Officer Bill, outlined under Sections 2.10 (Persons designated as peace officers), 2.20 (Power of peace officers), and 2.30 (Training requirements for peace officers) of the Criminal Procedure Law. The passage of this bill made a distinct separation of powers and training for peace officers.

The Peace Officer Training Academy was established to provide 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. 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, and security officers.

The Academy has assembled the finest New York State Certified Police Instructors as staff. All instructors assigned to the Academy have graduated from New York State Instructor Development Schools, and are certified by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Municipal Police Training Council.

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. Click on the logo below for more information.

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