PLE 101 - Fundamentals of Policing
This course examines and introduces recruit officers to the criminal justice system with special emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of police officers. Focuses on the legal basis for law enforcement operations starting with the United States Constitution and specifically exploring the State of New York: Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and traffic Law, and Juvenile Procedures. Report writing skills are taught and practiced. Recruit officers are introduced to defensive tactics-basic techniques used by police officers. Recruit officers are introduced to physical fitness and wellness designed to meet the needs of law enforcement professionals including a pre-test. Must be a sworn police officer or peace officer employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency. 14 Credits.

PLE 102 - Police Proficiencies and Procedures
This course focuses on the proficiencies and procedures applied through critical thinking techniques and hands-on development. Analytical, investigative techniques are developed. Application of the scientific method to criminal and traffic investigation is developed. Firearms training, Emergency vehicle operation, and emergency medical service skills are developed. Intermediate defensive tactics skills and intermediate physical fitness training and wellness including a mid-test are further developed. Must be a sworn police officer or peace officer employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency. 18 Credits.

PLE 103 - The Community and Policing: Serving Special Populations
This course is designed to give each officer insight into the cultural diversity and special needs of the community he/she will serve. Special emphasis is placed on ethical issues, stress and community resources and services. The course will also teach the officer how to effectively and compassionately deal with child abuse cases, emotionally disturbed persons, conflict management and persons with disabilities, as well as how to become a crime prevention resource. Advanced defensive tactics training with proficiency testing and advanced physical fitness and wellness training and final testing included in this course. Must be a sworn police officer or peace officer employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency. 14 Credits.

PLE 104 - Practicum in Policing I
This four-week course is designed to place police recruits into an application laboratory experience where they apply the basic principles, theories, and techniques taught in the training academy. The officer/deputy recruits are under close supervision of an assessment professional - the Field Training Officer. Successful completion of this course leads to certification as a Police Officer by the NYS Bureau for Municipal Police. Also offered in Summer. 4 Credits.

Prerequisites: PLE 101, PLE 102, PLE 103.

PLE 108 - Corrections Officer Basic Training
This course examines the operations of the criminal justice system with general emphasis on the role and responsibility of a corrections officer. This 15-week course is designed to prepare a student for a career in the corrections field. It is a knowledge and skills based program. The course focuses on the legal basis for the corrections system, starting with a review of the United States Constitution; exploring the New York State Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws. It also covers those personal and professional skills necessary to each successful corrections officer. State certification is awarded upon successful completion. Student must be hired and sworn as a corrections officer. 22 Credits.

PLE 131 - Breath Analysis Operator
This course is designed to prepare students to operate a variety of breath test equipment and be able to correctly interpret the findings of the tests. The chemical composition of alcohol is explored, as well as show the various instruments analyze the subject's breath for measurable traces of alcohol. The student is eligible for New York State certification upon successful completion of this course. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: Must be a sworn police or peace officer.

PLE 140 - Criminal Investigation
The Basic Criminal Investigations course will familiarize new police investigators with the process of investigations. The topics included include documentation, information gathering techniques, investigative tools and techniques, crime analysis and crime patterning, informants and confidential sources, forensics, crimes against persons, crimes against property, specialized investigative topics courtroom testimony/case preparation, and media relations. 4.5 Credits.

Prerequisite: Current law enforcement officer status, or acceptable alternative as authorized by Public Safety Training Facility.

PLE 151 - Police Baton (PR-24)
This course will provide students with the methods to instruct others in the use of the PR-24 Police Baton. The student will be required to demonstrate proficiency with the PR-24, as well as test their knowledge on the use of force as defined in New York State Penal law. Instructional techniques will be discussed and the student will be tested on their ability to instruct others. 2 Credits.

PLE 153 - RADAR/LIDAR Operator
This course will train students in the proper use of RADAR speed detection instruments. The curriculum includes RADAR theory, vehicle and traffic law, court preparation and presentation. Each student will develop skills in calibrating the RADAR equipment and practice speed estimates. 2 Credits.

Prerequisite: Must be a sworn police or peace officer.

PLE 165 - Enhanced In-Service
Designed for public safety professionals, this course provides 7-15 hours of annual, required common core instruction, including updates on changes in the field. This instruction will be encompassed from the Bureau of Municipal Police, Office of Public Safety general subject areas for police in- service education. The subject areas will be legal issues, police and the public, police procedures, mechanics of arrest, and educational electives. A lecturer/facilitator will present this instruction. At the conclusion of this course the participant will be given an authentic assessment consisting of one or more of the following: written test, oral exam, oral reporting, practical performance exam of skills learned or peer assessment. Due to the annual requirement of instruction, this course may be taken more than once. .5-1 Credit.