Police Refresher Course

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Police Refresher Course

August 2 - 27, 2021

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

THIS CLASS IS SPECIFICALLY FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE COMPLETED PHASE 1

MORE THAN 2 YEARS AGO

160 hours Field Training by Employing Agency, to be completed by April 16, 2021

 

Description:

Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law, certificates attesting to successful completion of the Basic Course for Police Officers expire after two years of non-employment as a police officer.

For a period of up to ten years after leaving police service, a former police officer is eligible to attend the Police Refresher Course.  An officer who has been separated from police service for ten years or more must attend an entire Basic Course for Police Officers.

160 hours of Field Training must be completed at the employing agency.

Target Audience:

Newly sworn police officers who have completed the Pre-Employment Police Basic Training Course, but whose certification has expired, being pst 2 years after completing Phase 1.  Any Department anticipating hiring a pre-employment officer needing the Refresher Course should contact the Academy ASAP as this course is scheduled based on demand.

Please Note:

  • Out of county officers must provide a certificate of residency form.  Call if additional information is needed
  • Unless enrollment permits otherwise, agencies are limited to allow equal opportunity to this course.
  • There is no fee for Erie County Agencies.  Out of county agencies will be charged a $1,000.00 registration fee.

Please Observe The Academy Dress Code:

Uniform or shirt and tie for men, proper business attire for women; blue jeans are 'NOT' acceptable.

Location:

Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy

SUNY Erie Community College - North Campus

6205 Main Street

Williamsville, NY 14221

Enrollment:

Please email or mail the Enrollment Request form HERE to the Academy or you may fax the registration to 716-270-5390

For additional info or for students in need of special assistance, please call the Academy at 716-270-5370

Sincerely,

JOSEPH F. STRANO, Director of Training