Protecting New York's Future
Our Mission
It is the mission of the New York State University Police at Albany to safeguard our community with the highest regard for the sanctity of human life by providing service which strives at all times to deliver proactive policing with a focus on integrity and service.
Our Vision
To be the nation's premier provider of law enforcement and campus safety, seeking to eliminate crime and disorder by utilizing progressive, evidence-based policing methods and superior community involvement to build enduring trust, transparency, and cooperation between our department and the community we serve.
University Police Department Training
The University Police Department is deeply committed to continuous, relevant training. This assures all staff are prepared to serve the community with the highest level of professionalism.
Active Shooter Response
Training designed to prepare the agency and members to effectively plan, respond to, and recover from active shooter and/or hostile events using classroom training, tabletop exercises, and dynamic force-on-force scenarios
Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response (ALERRT) - Level 1
A dynamic training course designed to prepare first responders to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter using classroom and dynamic force-on-force scenarios
AWR 313 Homemade Explosives Awareness and Recognition
Training for awareness, recognition, and response to incidents involving the possible presence of homemade explosive devices in order to effectively prevent, interdict, and respond to imminent threats caused by the devices and actors
Basic Academy for Police Officers
Consists of over 700 hours of classroom and dynamic reality-based training scenarios which include Ethics and Professionalism, Professional Communications, Bias-Related Incidents, NYS Penal Law, Use of Force, Incident De-escalation, Defensive Tactics, etc.
Basic Group Facilitation Skills
Training on conducting effective group-based sessions while maintaining a position as a neutral facilitator
Clery and Title IX
Training on the history and current law enforcement applications and requirements of Clery and Title IX
Clery and Title IX Refresher
Refresher training on Clery and Title IX requirements, updates, and documentation
CPR Training
A course on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Crisis Intervention Team Training
Community collaborative training designed to improve interactions between police and persons in the midst of medical or mental health crises
Defensive Tactics
Legal updates and physical training on physical subject control, arrest techniques, and defensive tactics
Drug Interdiction and Conducting Complete Traffic Stops
Training course instructing officers on conducting vehicle stops with a focus on narcotics interdiction
DWI and SFST Refresher
Post Academy refresher training on proper DWI detection and field sobriety testing
Effectively Responding to Emotional Crisis
Training course on how to respond to subjects in the midst of emotional crises
Fair and Impartial Policing Refresher
Post Academy refresher training on implicit bias and fair and impartial interactions with the public
Fentanyl: Trends, Investigations and Office Safety
Training course on the pervasiveness and dangerousness of Fentanyl
Firearms Training and Certification
Semi-annual training on the safe and proper usage of department-issued firearms to include classroom, qualification drills, and live-fire scenarios
Implicit Bias
A course designed to discuss the implicit bias all people have and how to combat that in everyday interactions with the public
In-Service: Medicinal Marijuana
A training course designed to familiarize members with the law change regarding medical marijuana in the state
Juvenile Operations Updates
Training on changes to juvenile arrest laws
Naxalone Usage
Training on the administration and effectiveness of Narcan/Naloxone
NY Law Enforcement with Federal Immigrations Laws
Training on implications of federal immigration laws and immigration investigations on campus
Officer Survival Tactics
Course on survival tactics for officers in emergency situations
Patrol Rifle Certification
Initial certification training for the proper and safe usage of department patrol rifles to include classroom, qualification drills, and live-fire scenarios
Power DMS In-Service
Course on power DMS policy system utilization
RAD Basic Instructor Certification
Certification course on patrol vehicle speed radar operation to include classroom and field usage
Residential Life Training
Training with Residential Life on programming and initiatives between our two departments
Response to Sexual Assaults
Training designed to prepare officers to properly respond to reports of sexual assaults, to include discussion of trauma informed interviewing along with the proper victim and witness interview techniques
Supporting International Students
A course designed to familiarize members with international students and their perspective on community and law enforcement
Taser Training
In-Service Department/DCJS Taser Certification Training
Title IX
Course on Title IX requirements, obligations, and legal updates
Use of Force and Legal Updates
Annual training on Use of Force and legal updates which includes any legislative changes or case law decisions
Verbo Judo and De-Escalation Techniques
Training on how to use one’s words to prevent, de-escalate, or end confrontations. The topics include being a calming presence, verbal redirection, engaging others through empathy, and how to avoid common interaction pitfalls
Continuity of Operations
Training on enabling proper continuity of operations in the event of an applicable incident
Disney Leadership Institute
Training provided by Disney Leadership Institute - courses included sessions on Employee Engagement and Professional Development
Emergency Management Exercise
Exercise on responding to events requiring an Emergency Management Response used to measure efficiency and readiness of involved parties
Excellence in Policing
A course designed to increase community trust, community cooperation, officer safety, and decrease citizen complaints, civil suits, and officer stress
PER-343: Social Media Engagement Strategies
Training in the use of content types, engagement strategies, and measurement tools for social media. Helps create a social media strategy and adapt to changing needs
PER-344: Social Media Tools and Techniques
Training on social media tools and techniques for intermediate level messaging, strategy, and increased situational awareness
Property Evidence Room Management Course
Comprehensive and relevant evidence and property management course designed to meet the unique and changing needs of modern evidence room operations
Sustainability Coordinator Program
A program designed to train members on Sustainability within the department
Women's Leadership Institute
A course designed with evidence-informed leadership theories to help operational goals in the context of the unique challenges of female officers
APCO Public Safety Telecommunications Course
Training for dispatchers/communications officers, covering topics on communication skills, call taking, radio techniques, and work related issues in communications centers.
PowerPhone Active Shooter Response
Course for Communications Officers on proper active shooter response, including topics such as initial call taking and information gathering, directing emergency responders, and decision making.
Active Shooter Exercise Development
Training on enabling proper continuity of operations in the event of an applicable incident
ALERRT Level 2 - Train the Trainer
Advanced training designed to prepare instructors and tactical officers for active shooter response
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events - familiarization for non-police on safety techniques and how to respond to active shooter incidents
Crisis Intervention Team Training Advanced
An advanced course to further knowledge by reviewing crisis intervention protocols, appropriate crisis response techniques, deeper information on how trauma affects the brain, recognizing different types of crises and tailoring responses appropriately
DCJS Mental Health TTT
Training course preparing instructors to teach proper responses in interactions with persons in crisis
Defensive Tactics Instructor Refresher
Update training for instructors of Defensive Tactics, to include technique discussions/practice, and any legal updates or requirement changes
Instructor Development Course
This course will give officers the ability to research, prepare, and communicate knowledge in the field of law enforcement. Topics include setting instructional objectives, factors that influence learning, communications skills, and methods for evaluating the effectiveness
Law Enforcement Active Shooter Response Course TTT
A course designed to train officers to become instructors who teach Active Shooter Response to response officers
LETDANYS Training Conference
Law Enforcement trainers of NY - refresher course for NYS trainers covering legal updates, policy changes, and tactics updates
Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor TTT
A course designed to train officers to become instructors of standard field sobriety techniques
T3: Tact, Tactics and Trust
A program designed to use social, tactical, and decision-making skills as a unified approach. Designed to strengthen an officer's ability to be agile, adaptable, and creative in situations where safety, trust, and communication are essential
Terrorist Weapons, Tactics and TEHC
Training on various techniques, weapons, and tactics deployed by various terroristic organizations and subjects
Trauma Management
Course on proper physical trauma management (physical injury response)
VALOR - Mid Level Leadership
Training program for mid-level supervisors to foster health and well being to their subordinate officers
VALOR - Survive and Thrive
Training designed to improve the long-term safety, wellness, and mental health of officers
NYSP Campus Sexual Assault Seminar
Several courses on sexual assault response and investigations. Includes case discussions, medical and legal discussions, and interview techniques
Sexual Offense Trauma-Informed Victim Response
The training course provides law enforcement with information on the neurobiology of trauma and investigative strategies to respond properly to sexual assault crimes in a victim-centered, trauma-informed manner
Accreditation Program Manager
Training for employees who oversee and manage the NYS DCJS accreditation process and files
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)
Advanced training for the detection of impaired motor vehicle operators
Police Mountain Bike Patrol Certification Course
Law enforcement course to train officers on how to properly patrol, respond to calls and maintain safety while utilizing a department-issued patrol mountain bike
Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Certification
Training officers on how to properly install and subsequently train members of the public on how to properly install child safety seats
Field Training Officer Course
Training course to prepare officers with the tools to become effective field trainers to new officers
FOIL Roundtable Conference
Course on the proper response to FOIL requests
Force Science Institute Certification
Training on the dynamics of human performance involved in the complex world of law enforcement
Force Science Realistic De-escalation
De-Escalation techniques within the context of real-world human dynamics
Glock Armorer Course
Training on the proper maintenance and repair of Glock handguns
Honor Guard Certification
Training for members on the ceremonial knowledge and skill involved in Honor Guard details (events, funeral details, award ceremonies, etc.)
ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System
FEMA Incident Command training on the intermediate incident command system
ICS-400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents
FEMA Advanced Incident Command training for complex incidents
Basic Investigative Photography
A training course designed to prepare officers on taking effective crime scene photos and their subsequent documentation. Includes identifying possible evidence, proper marking and recording
K-9 Heat Related Illness and Death
Training for K-9 officers on heat related illnesses and dangers for K-9's
Open Source and Social Media Intelligence Training
Training on effective social media usage for police departments
Site Protection Through Observational Techniques
A training course designed to improve observational techniques by using a 4-step ongoing screening process that includes protective awareness, identifying pre-operational behaviors, evaluating, and taking action
Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Course on mental health topics relating to Veterans and properly and effectively interacting with those subjects in crisis
Public Venue Bag Search
Training for Security Services Assistant's on the proper way to conduct pre-entry bag searches at venues
Security Services Assistant Annual In-Service Training
Annual NYS Security Guard Certification course
Crowd Manager Training
Training on fire code standards for public events or large gatherings
FBI LEEDA Command Leadership
FBI Leadership Institute course designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command level positions
FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership
FBI Leadership Institute course designed to prepare agency executives on emerging challenges facing policing
FBI LEEDA Supervisory Leadership
FBI Leadership Institute course designed for first-line supervisors and middle managers to enhance their leadership competencies
Grant Writing for First Responders
Training on how to effectively apply for grant funds
MGT-404: Sports Event Risk Management
The course emphasizes the unique aspects of the response to an incident occurring during sports/special events, including considerations for business continuity and after-action activities
MGT-324: Campus Emergency Prevention, Response and Recovery
The course provides participants with an understanding of dealing with campus emergencies involving natural or manmade events, including acts of violence
MGT-361: Managing Critical Incidents at Institutions of HE
Course on the management of critical incidents for institutions of higher education using a whole community approach
MGT-412: Sport and Special Event Evacuation Training
The course provides assistance to stakeholders to prepare and enhance evacuation plans to assist first responders in implementing flexible and scalable evacuation activities
Police Supervisor School
A training course designed for the professional development of patrol officers to become first-line supervisors. Topics include the effective deployment of resources, communications skills, mentoring, and accountability
Campus Affiliations
The University Police Department works closely together to enhance relationships with the following campus affiliations in an effort to provide a safe and secure community for students, faculty and staff and visitors.