Advanced Patrol Tactics Course

Program Announcement

The Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF), in partnership with the Rochester Police Department, will be holding an Advanced Patrol Tactics Course. This course provides experienced patrol officers with advanced skills and tactics while addressing high-risk situations in both shooting and non-shooting situations. This course will focus on safety priorities and minimizing risk given the myriad circumstances patrol officers face in today’s society. Students can expect intensive, hands-on training and should attend this course with the capability and motivation to participate in a stressful environment, both physically and mentally. Attendees initially report to 1099 Jay Street, Rochester, New York on the first day of the course.

Students who successfully complete this course will receive two (2) credits from Monroe Community College.

Session Dates

May 19 through 23, 2025, 8am to 4pm

Prerequisites

  • Full and part-time, active duty NYS certified police officer
  • Minimum three (3) years patrol-related experience
  • MPTC Patrol Rifle certification or equivalent

Required Attire and/or Equipment

Attire (dress code):

  • Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)-style pant,
  • Training shirt (Polo preferred)
  • Duty-style boots
  • Weather-contingent clothing

Equipment:

  • Department-issued semi-automatic pistol, holster and belt gear (Three (3) magazines, 1,000 rounds ammunition)
  • Department-issued Non-Lethal Training (NLT) Handgun (ex. Glock 17T) (Two (2) NLT handgun magazines, 250 rounds NLT ammunition)
  • Department-issued patrol rifle (Three (3) magazines, 1,000 rounds ammunition)
  • Department-issued Patrol Rifle Non-Lethal Training Conversion Kit (Two (2) NLT rifle magazines,  250 rounds NLT ammunition (Recommended: 5.56MM Reduced Velocity Round (RVR))
  • Body armor
  • Wrap-around eye protection
  • Hearing protection
  • Groin protection (optional)
  • Mouth guard (optional)
  • Marked patrol vehicle
  • Flash drive (min. 32 GB)

Instructional Areas

  • Situational risk and threat analysis
  • Operational planning
  • Building/room clearing tactics
  • Basic/advanced handgun manipulation/shooting skills
  • Basic/advanced rifle shooting skills
  • Vehicle-based CQB/shooting/defensive tactics
  • Weapons-based entanglements/defensive tactics
  • Vehicle stops
  • Field medical training
  • Aggressive deadly behavior response

Graduation Requirements

  • 90% attendance (policy set by Monroe Community College)
  • Satisfactory completion and progression through practical skills-based exercises

Course Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition: $420.00 (per person)
  • Estimated Student Fees: $113.75 (Student fees may vary each semester)
  • Agencies will be billed directly

Note: Monroe Community College may find it necessary to revise tuition and fees as necessary and reserves the right to do so.

Reservations

Please complete the online Law Enforcement Program Course Reservation Form prior to April 28, 2025. Submitting a reservation form does not guarantee admittance to a course. Confirmation notices will be emailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the class. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

To avoid double tuition billing, a Certificate of Residence is required from students who reside outside of Monroe County.