New York City Police Department
Overview
The New York City Police Department, an NCCRS member since 1974, serves the citizens of the five boroughs of the city. It is the nation’s largest police agency, employing approximately 35,000 uniformed members and 18,000 civilian members. Beyond a large patrol force, the Department has many specialized law enforcement units which include the former New York City Transit and Housing Police Departments.
The City Police Academy is responsible for conducting formal training programs within the Department. In addition to its entry-level programs for uniformed and civilian members, the Academy develops and conducts in-service courses in organization, human relations, and management. Specialized training areas include investigation, crime prevention, security, payroll, and time management for both its own personnel and those of other criminal justice agencies. The Academy also evaluates and coordinates decentralized training programs and acts as the liaison between the Department and higher education institutions.
Courses are only open to NYPD officers and employees.
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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Civilian Training
- Formerly Basic Course for Peace Officers Without Firearms; Also known as School Safety Recruit Training
Version 4: 595 hours.
Version 4: February 2014 - Present.*
Version 4: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: perform the duties of a school safety officer in a pro-active, problem-solving capacity, identifying problems or conditions and developing strategies to address them, delivering the services, and analyzing their effectiveness; maintain a rigorous physical routine and the tactical knowledge necessary to protect oneself and others.
Version 4: The components listed below constitute the NYPD School Safety Officer Course (formerly known as Basic Course for Peace Officers Without Firearms; also known as School Safety Recruit Training) conducted by the New York City Police Academy. This intensive program consists of classroom instruction and field instruction. Due to the integrated nature of the curriculum, the descriptions, which appear below, reflect the major themes that thread through the program and correspond to content areas and course titles within degree programs where credit may be awarded. Students must successfully complete all components listed below that comprise the NYPD School Safety Officer Course to access credit recommendations.
1. School Police Patrol Operations
Instruction: This component provides the specific functions of the roles and responsibilities of the school safety officer (peace officer) working within the Department of Education’s school facilities. Recruits are introduced to the Department of Education’s hierarchy structure as well school governance at the local level and citywide level. Recruits are educated in; the various forms of school patrol initiatives, visitor control procedures, field communications, metal detection and scanning. Recruits also train on live equipment during workshops. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice).
2. Physical Education
Part 1: Foundations of Physical Fitness
Part 2: Defensive Tactics
Part 3: American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Instruction: Part 1: Major topics include: Survey of physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of physical fitness; neuromuscular skill and biomechanics, scientific approach toward assessing entry-level overall physical fitness, and methods of improving and maintaining physical fitness; role of physical conditioning, nutrition, and basic health habits. Part 2: Major topics include: theory, skills, and practice of judo, karate, and techniques from selected martial arts including basic blows, throws, blocks and defenses; application of these skills to combative situations. Defense skills necessary to protect oneself when securing an arrest and confinement are also stressed, including unarmed self-defense. Part 3: Major topics include: theory and practice of first aid procedures in emergency situations (shock, wounds, heart attacks, strokes) and extrications in dangerous situations; instruction in basic skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automatic external defibrillators. American Red Cross certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is issued. (Credit Recommendation: Part 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education. Part 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education Activity Elective.Part 3 :In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Physical Education).
3. Procedural Law
Instruction:This component is a survey of the statutory law, judicial decisions, and administrative policies that define a school safety officer’s (peace officer’s) authority to arrest, to use force. The steps in the judicial processes initiated when school safety officers (peace officers) effect arrests are discussed. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Law, Police Science or Criminal Justice).
4. School Policing Crisis Intervention
Instruction:This component provides practical applications of theory and police department procedure designed to assist school safety officers (peace officers) in interacting effectively and humanely with children and adolescents, crime victims, suspects, and parties to disputes, family violence, and other interpersonal crises. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice).
5. School Police Field Problems
Instruction:This component covers the various types of field problems that a school safety officer (peace officer) may have to respond to in a school facility. The school safety officer’s (peace officer’s) ability to protect lives, rights, and property while responding to critical events, such as disorders and reports of violent crimes in progress is stressed. Emphasis is placed on establishing and maintaining a working collaboration between the school safety officer (peace officer) and the Department of Education school administrators. Role plays and debriefings are provided. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice).
6. School Police Investigation and Reporting
Instruction:This component covers the proper selection, preparation, and use of Department of Education, police department and other governmental reports to facilitate proactive security operation within school facilities, police crime-fighting and order maintenance tasks; computer applications in school police investigations, emphasizing access to official data bases.(Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice).
7. School Policing in a Democracy
Instruction: This component is an introduction to the role of the school safety officer (peace officer) in the school communities that they will serve with emphasis on the legal and ethical bases of their legal authority and accountability. Law enforcement professionalism and responsiveness to a diverse and changing community; structure of the NYPD and School Safety Division; and the statutory, judicial, and administrative mechanisms that define and enforce the limits of law enforcement discretion are emphasized. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice).
8. School Policing Special Populations
Instruction: Detailed examinations of problems and issues presented by major subpopulations within the vast New York City Department of Education, and of the effects upon school safety officers (peace officers) of constant exposure to troubled people; identification and analysis of strategies and techniques useful during interactions with children and adolescents, families of missing persons, the mentally and emotionally disturbed, and other people in crisis; discussion of techniques and departmental services available to school safety officers (peace officers) suffering from job or other personal stress. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice).
9. Substantive Law
Instruction: This component provides an analysis of the theories and reasoning underlying laws that define specific criminal offenses, with detailed treatment of major crime categories encountered by school safety officers (peace officers). Components of weapons laws, drug offenses, crimes against persons, including domestic violence, larceny and property offenses, including theft, and offenses against public order and the public trust are discussed. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Law, Police Science or Criminal Justice).
10. Terrorism Awareness and Emergency Preparedness Instruction: This component identifies the fundamental and underlying reasons why America and specifically New York City is a target for terrorists, framed in a discussion of the differences among various terrorist organizations and their terrorist tactics, and the ideological bases for terrorism. Additionally, the course discusses the various government agencies that are involved in fighting terrorism and the importance of front-line law enforcement in obtaining and forwarding intelligence to investigating federal, state, and local agencies. Students are briefed daily on local and global events as to their potential effect on patrolling a very diverse school population. Emphasis is also placed on the active shooter phenomenon in particular school shootings and Tactical Combat Casualty Care medical triage. (Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice).
Version 4: A total of 26 semester hours in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category (15 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice; 5 semester hours in Physical Education; and 6 semester hours in Introduction to Law, Police Science or Criminal Justice), distributed as noted above in the 'Instruction' section across 10 content areas, grouped alphabetically (6/15 administrative review) (6/16) (6/21 revalidation). NOTE: Students must successfully complete all content areas that comprise the NYPD School Safety Course to access credit recommendations for the course. *Earlier versions, dated prior to February 2014 can be found in the Civilian Training (NYPD) - Inactive Courses section.
- Formerly Police Communications Technician
Course 1: 385 hours and 32 weeks of supervised practical internship; Course 2: 210 hours and 32 weeks of supervised practical internship.
Course 1: January 2015 - Present. Course 2: January 2015 – Present.
Course 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: assess the role of policing, and perform the duties of a Police Communications Technician by developing the key skills and techniques of a calltaker and radio dispatcher; explain the Police Department’s Communication Section rules and regulations as well as the roles, responsibilities and qualities required of a Police Communications Technician; use radio signal codes; analyze common crime definitions and apply to emergency and non-emergency incidents received at the 911 call center; utilize communication technology systems such as I/CAD; VESTA and demonstrate an understanding of the functions and features such as TTY, Back Up Ani Ali Retrieval System (BARS), Master Volume, Quick Keys, Queue Display and Caller Information Display (CID); demonstrate effective communication techniques including information gathering, active listening skills and conflict management; and demonstrate mapping skills. Course 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: evaluate policing in a modern society, define and describe general dispatching procedures; select proper radio terminology; utilize the Radio Master Control Panel; analyze and describe how to coordinate a citywide effort during critical incidents; explain the operational procedures and protocols when handling 10-13 incidents, fire calls, rapid mobilizations, kidnappings, active shooter incidents and critical events to ensure the safety of the officers and the public; and apply dispatching techniques along with I/CAD formats to properly assign units to emergency incidents within the five boroughs.
Course 1 and 2: Major topics include: Policing in a modern society; role of policing; NYPD rules and regulations, calltaking procedures, crime definitions, radio code signals, computer aided dispatch (CAD) system and VESTA telephone systems, geographical layout of NYC, communication techniques, active shooter procedures, customer service skills, structured information gathering, New York State Right to Know Laws; Equal Employment Opportunity, stress awareness and stress management, utilizing radio terminology, prioritizing emergency events, Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) and handling calls for the Deaf, hearing/speech impaired community, radio dispatching functions and procedures, and computerized data systems. Throughout both courses students conduct hands on training with tenured employees to practice and apply the material taught. In addition to the Police Communication Technician Courses, students engage in supervised field experience on the operational floor for a total of 64 weeks. Training officers and the Quality Assurance Section (QAS) closely observe progress by conducting monitoring and bi-monthly observations.
Course 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Police Administration, Public Safety or as a Communications elective and 3 semester hours as an Internship in Police Administration, Police Operations, Public Safety or as a Communications elective (8/17). NOTE: Students must successfully complete Course 1 and Course 2 to access credit recommendations.
Civilian Training (NYPD) - Inactive Courses
- Formerly Basic Course for Peace Officers Without Firearms; Also known as School Safety Recruit Training
Version 1: 360 hours (8 weeks of classroom instruction and 1 week of field training). Version 2: 560 hours (12 weeks of classroom instruction and 2 weeks of field training). Version 3: 511 hours (3 trimester format).
Version 1, 2, 3: Upon successful completion, students will be able to apply pertinent criminal and procedural legal concepts, and appropriate human relations skills to the security and protection of the school environment.
Version 1, 2, 3: Laws of arrest; authority of agents to stop and question; laws of evidence; use of force; radio communications; report writing; weapons detection; visitor control procedures; effective communication skills; cultural diversity; hate crimes; crisis intervention; ethics; self-defense; frisking and handcuffing; first aid and CPR.
Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Security Administration (6/01) (6/06 revalidation). *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is extended to individuals who completed study between December 1998 and July 2000 upon the successful completion of all current examinations required in the course. The official transcript from the New York City Police Department will indicate whether an individual qualified under this special arrangement. Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Security Administration, and in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in physical education (6/11). NOTE: An earlier version of this training program under the sponsorship of the New York City Board of Education Division of School Safety was recommended for credit from September 1993 to November 1995.
In-Service Training (NYPD)
- Formerly Applicant Processing Division Basic Investigator Course
- Formerly Criminal Investigation Course
- Formerly Basic Criminal Investigator's Course
- Formerly Homicide Investigators Course and Homicide Investigations
Version 1, 2, and 3: 70 hours (2 weeks).
Version 1: October 1976 - December 1982. Version 2: January 1984 - December 1990. Version 3: January 1991 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to provide the experienced investigator with an understanding of advanced techniques in the field of homicide investigations. Version 3: Students will be able to: identify and explain the necessary legal and forensic requirements of a homicide investigation; apply principles of homicide investigation to various types of cases; and explain the interaction of the different components of the criminal justice system regarding homicide cases.
Version 1: The class focuses on comprehensive and intensive treatment of concepts and techniques in homicide investigations.Other topics include: law of homicide; typologies of homicide, such as sudden, suspicious, and violent death, sex-oriented and other felony homicides, and traumatic deaths; interaction of the components of the criminal justice system in homicide cases. Version 2 and 3: Topics include: comprehensive and intensive treatment of concepts and techniques in homicide investigations, law of homicide; typologies of homicide, such as sudden, suspicious, and violent death, sex-oriented and other felony homicides, and traumatic deaths; interaction of the components of the criminal justice system in homicide cases; medical examiners; psychological profiling; unusual homicides; contemporary issues in homicide investigations. Prerequisite: Criminal Investigation, or Basic Criminal Investigator’s Course, or an equivalent course.
Version 1, 2, and 3: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminal Science (10/76) (10/86 revalidation) (1/91 revalidation) (5/96 revalidation) (5/01 revalidation) (6/06 revalidation) (6/11 revalidation) (6/16 revalidation) (6/21 revalidation).
35 hours.
February 2016 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to identify cues and behaviors associated with deception, analyze and document observations, develop interview strategies, and conduct effective interrogations.
This classroom based course is designed to teach students how to obtain information effectively through various interview and interrogation techniques. Topics include: behavioral analysis, effective interviewing techniques, and interrogation methods.Interrogation techniques instruction includes: Collection and preparation prior to an interrogation, questioning techniques, legal guidelines for custodial interrogations, developing rapport, electronically recording video interrogations, verifiable defense, statement analysis, elicitation techniques, detecting deception, working with translators.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Police Science (6/16) (6/21 revalidation).
- Formerly Special Victims Investigators Course; Sex Crimes Investigations; Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigation Course
Version 1, 2, 3 and 4: 35 hours (1 week).
Version 1: October 1976 - December 1982. Version 2: January 1984 - December 1990. Version 3: January 1991 - September 1995.
Version 4: October 1995 - Present.
Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to provide the experienced investigator with an understanding of advanced techniques in the field of sex crimes investigation. Version 3 and 4: Students will be able to: apply principles of sex crimes investigation to various cases and apply theories of the psychology of the sex crime victim to working with the victim effectively.
Version 1: Major topics include: crisis intervention techniques: theory of victimization; psychology of the sex crime victim; sex crime laws; sexual deviations; evidence gathering and search of the crime scene; trial testimony. Prerequisite: Criminal Investigation, or Basic Criminal Investigator’s Course, or an equivalent course. Version 2 and 3: Topics include: crisis intervention techniques: theory of victimization; psychology of the sex crime victim; sex crime laws; sexual deviations; evidence gathering and search of the crime scene; trial testimony; sensitivity training; child victims. Prerequisite: Criminal Investigation, or Basic Criminal Investigator’s Course, or an equivalent course. Version 4: Topics include: crisis intervention techniques: theory of victimization; psychology of the sex crime victim; sex crime laws; sexual deviations; evidence gathering and search of the crime scene; trial testimony; sensitivity training; child victims; domestic violence, rape trauma syndrome, acquaintance rape, DNA testing, suspect and victim interviewing (including child interviewing. Prerequisite: Criminal Investigation, or Basic Criminal Investigator’s Course, or an equivalent course.)
Version 1, 2, 3 and 4: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Criminal Justice, Criminal Science, or Social Science (10/76) (10/86 revalidation) (1/91 revalidation) (5/96 revalidation) (5/01 revalidation) (6/06 revalidation) (6/11 revalidation) (6/16 revalidation) (6/21 revalidation).
- Formerly Emergency Medical Technician - Basic; Emergency Medical Technician - Defibrillation (EMT-D); Emergency Medical Technician
- Formerly Emergency Medical Technician- Refresher Course
97 hours.
June 2013 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the duties of a firearms instructor, shooting fundamentals, instructional techniques, firearms nomenclature, New York State requirements and legal issues and demonstrate pistol proficiency.
Major topics taught in this course include: theory, guidelines, and practical use of pistols, O.C. spray and conducted electrical weapons, the use of force and legal issues, firearms instructor duties and responsibilities, instructional techniques; including tower and line instructors, firearms nomenclature, range safety, gun cleaning, ammunition defects, health and safety concerns; including lead safety, personal protective equipment, and post trauma treatment. Prerequisite: Methods of Instruction.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice (6/18).
- (Also known as Fundamentals of Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation)
Version 1, 2 and 3: 32 hours (4 days).
Version 1: April 1980 - December 1990. Version 2: January 1991 - June 2016. Version 3: July 2016 - Present.
Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: provide law enforcement and criminal justice personnel with an in-depth understanding of the complex problems of motor vehicle thefts, the theory and practical aspects of vehicle theft investigations, and vehicle component identification techniques.Version 2 and 3: Students will be able to: apply principles of vehicle theft investigation to specific cases; explain vehicle component identification techniques; and describe the problems inherent in vehicle theft investigations.
Version 1: Major topics incldue: the law and investigative techniques as they relate to motor vehicle theft; examination of methods used in auto theft/resale; overview of current insurance fraud schemes; vehicle identification numbering; examination and detection of counterfeit and fictitious drivers’ licenses and title documents. Version 2 and 3: Topics include: the law and investigative techniques as they relate to motor vehicle theft; examination of methods used in auto theft/resale; overview of current insurance fraud schemes; relationship to organized crime; vehicle identification numbering; and examination and detection of counterfeit and fictitious drivers’ licenses and title documents.
Version 1 and 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours as an elective in Criminal Justice (4/85) (1/91 revalidation) (5/96 revalidation) (5/01 revalidation) (6/06 revalidation) (6/11 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as an elective in Criminal Justice (6/16 revalidation) (6/21 revalidation).
- Formerly Basic Methods of Internal Investigations; and Internal Investigations
Version 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 , 7 and 8: 70 hours (2 weeks).
Version 1: January 1973 - November 1983. Version 2: December 1983 - December 1986. Version 3: January 1987 - December 1990. Version 4: January 1991 - May 1993. Version 5: June 1993 - December 1995. Version 6: January 1996 - September 1998. Version 7: October 1998 - December 1999. Version 8: January 2000 - Present.
Version 1, 2, and 3: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to provide the law enforcement officer with an understanding and application of the techniques for conducting internal investigations in law enforcement work. Version 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8: Students will be able to: describe legal guidelines, New York City Police Department standards, and general techniques for conducting internal investigations in a law enforcement agency and apply these guidelines and techniques to specific cases.
Version 1: Topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing. Version 2: Topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing. Instruction includes videotaped role playing and critiques by peers and instructors. (Prerequisite: Criminal Investigation, or Basic Criminal Investigator's Course, or equivalent course.) Version 3: Topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing; drugs in the work place. Instruction includes videotaped role playing and critiques by peers and instructors. Prerequisite: Criminal Investigation, or Basic Criminal Investigator's Course, or equivalent course. Version 4: Topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing; drugs in the work place. Prerequisite: Criminal Investigator's Course, or an equivalent course. Version 5: Topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing; drugs in the work place; case classification disposition, role of the investigator, courtroom testimony, crime scene procedures, documents, auto crime, dole testing, special victims, integrity testing, domestic violence, confidential informants, telephone security, eavesdropping, the Rosario rule, use of force investigations Prerequisite: Criminal Investigator's Course, or an equivalent course. Version 6: Major topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing; drugs in the work place; case classification disposition, role of the investigator, courtroom testimony, crime scene procedures, documents, auto crime, dole testing, special victims, integrity testing, domestic violence, confidential informants, telephone security, eavesdropping, the Rosario rule, use of force investigations; bribery enhancement, use of force investigations, financial investigations, pedophilia investigations, police impersonations, ballistics, criminal investigative analysis, introduction to the Commission to Combat Police Corruption. Prerequisite: Criminal Investigator's Course, or an equivalent course. Version 7: Topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing; drugs in the work place; case classification disposition; role of the investigator; courtroom testimony; crime scene procedures; documents; auto crime; dole testing; special victims; integrity testing; domestic violence; confidential informants; telephone security; eavesdropping; the Rosario rule; use of force investigations; bribery enhancement; use of force investigations; financial investigations; pedophilia investigations; police impersonations; introduction to the Commission to Combat Police Corruption. Version 8: Topics include: proper procedures for investigating alleged police misbehavior to ensure that such investigations are conducted in an objective and thorough manner and that standardized methods are followed throughout the Department; court decisions in the area of Miranda Rights, search and seizure limitations, lineup procedures and administrative hearings where petitioners are police officers; interview, interrogation, and surveillance techniques; report writing; drugs in the work place; case classification disposition; role of the investigator; courtroom testimony; crime scene procedures; documents; auto crime; drug testing for cause; drug failure debriefing; adult special victims; integrity testing; domestic violence; confidential informants; telephone security; eavesdropping; the Rosario rule; use of force investigations; use of force investigations; financial investigations; pedophilia investigations; police impersonations; introduction to the Commission to Combat Police Corruption.
Version 1, 2, and 3: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Criminal Science (10/76) (10/86 revalidation). Version 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Criminal Justice or Police Science (1/91 revalidation) (5/96 revalidation) (5/01 revalidation) (6/06 revalidation) (6/11 revalidation) (6/16 revalidation) (6/21 revalidation).
In-Service Training (NYPD) - Inactive Courses
- 1. Introduction to Spanish Language
- 2. Intermediate Spanish for Police Officers
Recruit Academic Program (formerly Student Officer Training Program) - July 2007 - Present
Credit recommendation: A total of 36 semester hours, distributed as noted in the following 11 content areas, grouped alphabetically (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
1. Emergency Vehicle Operation
Location: Designated field training locations throughout the City of New York.
Instruction: Topics include: legal aspects of vehicle operation; driving regulations; causes of accidents; defensive driving attitude analysis; mandatory vehicle inspection; anatomy of a crash; habit defense and stopping distances; lights and sirens; negotiating the intersection; backing the vehicle; vehicle maintenance and inspection; flare placement and accident situations; fueling vehicles; steering techniques; use of mirrors; braking turns; safe driving techniques; seat belts; road and weather conditions; expressway operations; rear anti-lock braking systems; effects of alcohol and drugs on vehicle operation.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
2. Field Training Program
Location: Designated field training locations throughout the City of New York.
Instruction: In addition to the didactic component of the Student Officer Training Program, recruits engage in approximately 35 hours per week of on-the-job practice. Upon graduating from the Police Academy, probationary police officers are assigned to Precinct Field Training Units. Under the direction of a field training sergeant and other ranking officers with whom the probationary officer completes foot patrols and radio motor patrol tours, they are shown the manner in which to respond to serious emergencies, crimes in progress, tactical confrontations, and crowd control. The probationary police officers are also thoroughly briefed and re-instructed on Department policies and procedures. Monthly field training evaluations are prepared by training supervisors on each student. The final evaluation (by the field training sergeant) and certification as a police officer takes place at the end of the probationary period.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours as an Internship in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
3. Physical Education
Part 1: Foundations of Physical Fitness
Part 2: Defensive Tactics
Part 3: American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Instruction: Part 1: Topics include: survey of physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of physical fitness; neuromuscular skill and biomechanics, scientific approach toward assessing entry-level overall physical fitness, and methods of improving and maintaining physical fitness; role of physical conditioning, nutrition, and basic health habits. Part 2: Topics include: theory, skills, and practice of mixed martial arts, and ground tactics and application of these skills to combative situations including active shooter, hostage and terrorism scenarios. Defense skills necessary to protect oneself when securing an arrest and confinement are stressed, including unarmed self-defense, in addition to detection and deterrence lessons. Part 3: Topics include: land-based water rescue: safety procedures and use of flotation devices and safety aids; principles of safety; theory and practice of first aid procedures in emergency situations (shock, wounds, heart attacks, strokes) and extrications in dangerous situations; instruction in basic skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automatic external defibrillators. American Red Cross certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is issued.
Credit Recommendation: Part 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation). Part 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education Activity Elective (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation)(10/19 revalidation). Part 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Physical Education (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
4. Police Crisis Intervention
Instruction: This component provides practical applications of theory and police procedure designed to assist officers in interacting effectively and humanely with crime victims, suspects, and parties to disputes, family violence, and other interpersonal crises.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation). NOTE: This component may be considered as either a didactic or practicum learning experience.
5. Police Field Problems
Instruction: The police officer’s ability to protect lives, rights, and property while responding to critical events, such as disorders and reports of violent crimes in progress is stressed. The tactics and strategies are presented, which are designed to accomplish and order maintenance tasks in manners least likely to result in bloodshed, Constitutional violations, or friction between police and citizens. Car stop protocols and procedures, and dealing with incidence of domestic violence are addressed. Role plays and debriefings are provided.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
6. Police Investigation and Reporting
Instruction: This component covers the proper selection, preparation, and use of police and other governmental reports to facilitate police crime-fighting and order maintenance tasks; computer applications in police investigations, emphasizing access to official data bases.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation). NOTE: This component may be considered as either a didactic or practicum learning experience.
7. Policing a Democracy
Instruction: This component is an introduction to the role of the police in American society with emphasis on the legal and ethical bases of police authority and accountability. Police professionalism and responsiveness to a diverse and changing community; structure of the NYPD; and the statutory, judicial, and administrative mechanisms that define and enforce the limits of police discretion are emphasized.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
8. Policing Special Populations
Instruction: Detailed examinations of problems and issues presented by major subpopulations among the clientele of the police, and of the effects upon police officers of constant exposure to troubled people; identification and analysis of strategies and techniques useful during interactions with children and adolescents, families of missing persons, the mentally and emotionally disturbed, and other people in crisis; discussion of techniques and departmental services available to officers suffering from job or other personal stress. A one-day interactive workshop augments instruction.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
9. Procedural Law
Instruction: This component is a survey of the statutory law, judicial decisions, and administrative policies that define police authority to arrest, to use force, and to issue summonses in lieu of arrest. The steps in the judicial processes initiated when officers effect arrests are discussed.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
10. Substantive Law
Instruction: This component provides an analysis of the theories and reasoning underlying laws that define specific criminal offenses, with detailed treatment of major crime categories encountered by police officers. Components of weapons laws, drug offenses, crimes against persons, including civil disputes, domestic violence, larceny and property offenses, including theft, fraud and offenses against public order and the public trust are discussed.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
11. Terrorism Awareness and Response
Instruction: This component identifies the fundamental and underlying reasons why America and specifically New York City is a target for terrorists, framed in a discussion of the differences among various terrorist organizations and their terrorist tactics, and the ideological bases for terrorism. Additionally, the course discusses the various government agencies that are involved in fighting terrorism and the importance of front-line law enforcement in obtaining and forwarding intelligence to investigating federal, state, and local agencies. Students are briefed daily on local and global events as to their potential effect on patrolling a very diverse populace and are trained in Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological (COBRA) first response, as well as in preserving order and delivering vital police services in the midst of a wide-scale terrorist attack. Training encompasses port awareness, nuclear, radiological, and counterterrorism.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/09 revalidation) (10/14 revalidation) (10/19 revalidation).
Student Officer Training Program - Inactive Courses
- Part 1: Foundations of Physical Activity
- Part 2: Lifesaving Techniques
- Part 3: Safety Education, Accident Prevention, and First Aid
- Part 4: Self-Defense
- Part 5: Swimming I
- Part 6: Swimming II
- Part 1: Foundations of Physical Fitness
- Part 2: Defensive Tactics
- Part 3: American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Credit recommendation: A total of 33 semester hours, distributed as noted in the following 11 content areas, grouped alphabetically (10/04 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of the Student Officer Training Program, dating back to January 1974, have been recommended for college credit. Information on the credit recommendations can be found at the Retired Courses section.
1. Emergency Vehicle Operation
Location: Designated field training locations throughout the City of New York.
Instruction: Legal aspects of vehicle operation; driving regulations; causes of accidents; defensive driving attitude analysis; mandatory vehicle inspection; anatomy of a crash; habit defense and stopping distances; lights and sirens; negotiating the intersection; backing the vehicle; vehicle maintenance and inspection; flare placement and accident situations; fueling vehicles; steering techniques; use of mirrors; braking turns; safe driving techniques; seat belts; road and weather conditions; expressway operations; rear anti-lock braking systems; effects of alcohol and drugs on vehicle operation.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
2. Field Training Program.
Location: Designated field training locations throughout the City of New York.
Length: In addition to the didactic component of the Student Officer Training Program, recruits engage in approximately 35 hours per week of on-the-job practice.
Instruction: Upon graduating from the Police Academy, probationary police officers are assigned to Precinct Field Training Units. Under the direction of a field training sergeant and other ranking officers with whom the probationary officer completes foot patrols and radio motor patrol tours, they are shown the manner in which to respond to serious emergencies, crimes in progress, tactical confrontations, and crowd control. The probationary police officers are also thoroughly briefed and re-instructed on Department policies and procedures. Monthly field training evaluations are prepared by training supervisors on each student. The final evaluation (by the field training sergeant) and certification as a police officer takes place at the end of the probationary period.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours as an Internship in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
3. Physical Education
Part 1: Foundations of Physical Fitness
Part 2: Defensive Tactics
Part 3: American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Instruction: Part 1: Survey of physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of physical fitness; neuromuscular skill and biomechanics, scientific approach toward assessing entry-level overall physical fitness, and methods of improving and maintaining physical fitness; role of physical conditioning, nutrition, and basic health habits.
Part 2: Theory, skills, and practice of judo, karate, and techniques from selected martial arts including basic blows, throws, blocks and defenses; application of these skills to combative situations. Defense skills necessary to protect oneself when securing an arrest and confinement also stressed, including unarmed self-defense (sparring).
Part 3: Land-based water rescue: safety procedures and use of flotation devices and safety aids; principles of safety; theory and practice of first aid procedures in emergency situations (shock, wounds, heart attacks, strokes) and extrications in dangerous situations; instruction in basic skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including use of automatic external defibrillators. American Red Cross certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is issued.
Credit recommendation: Part 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education (10/04 revalidation). Part 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Physical Education Activity Elective (10/04 revalidation). Part 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Physical Education (10/04 revalidation).
4. Police Crisis Intervention
Instruction: This component provides practical applications of theory and police procedure designed to assist officers in interacting effectively and humanely with crime victims, suspects, and parties to disputes, family violence, and other interpersonal crises.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation). NOTE: This component may be considered as either a didactic or practicum learning experience.
5. Police Field Problems.
Instruction: The police officer’s ability to protect lives, rights, and property while responding to critical events, such as disorders and reports of violent crimes in progress is stressed. The tactics and strategies are presented, which are designed to assist officers in accomplishing their law enforcement and order maintenance tasks in manners least likely to result in bloodshed, Constitutional violations, or friction between police and citizens. Role plays and debriefings are provided.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
6. Police Investigation and Reporting
Instruction: This component covers the proper selection, preparation, and use of police and other governmental reports to facilitate police crime-fighting and order maintenance tasks; computer applications in police investigations, emphasizing access to official data bases.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
NOTE: This component may be considered as either a didactic or practicum learning experience.
7. Policing a Democracy
Instruction: This component is an introduction to the role of the police in American society with emphasis on the legal and ethical bases of police authority and accountability. Police professionalism and responsiveness to a diverse and changing community; structure of the NYPD; and the statutory, judicial, and administrative mechanisms that define and enforce the limits of police discretion are emphasized.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
8. Policing Special Populations
Instruction: Detailed examinations of problems and issues presented by major subpopulations among the clientele of the police, and of the effects upon police officers of constant exposure to troubled people; identification and analysis of strategies and techniques useful during interactions with children and adolescents, families of missing persons, the mentally and emotionally disturbed, and other people in crisis; discussion of techniques and departmental services available to officers suffering from job or other personal stress. A one-day interactive workshop augments instruction.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
9. Procedural Law
Instruction: This component is a survey of the statutory law, judicial decisions, and administrative policies that define police authority to arrest, to use force, and to issue summonses in lieu of arrest. The steps in the judicial processes initiated when officers effect arrests are discussed.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
10. Substantive Law
Instruction: This component provides an analysis of the theories and reasoning underlying laws that define specific criminal offenses, with detailed treatment of major crime categories encountered by police officers. Components of weapons laws, drug offenses, crimes against persons, including domestic violence, larceny and property offenses, including theft, and offenses against public order and the public trust are discussed.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04 revalidation).
11. Terrorism Awareness and Response
Instruction: This component identifies the fundamental and underlying reasons why America and specifically New York City is a target for terrorists, framed in a discussion of the differences among various terrorist organizations and their terrorist tactics, and the ideological bases for terrorism. Additionally, the course discusses the various government agencies that are involved in fighting terrorism and the importance of front-line law enforcement in obtaining and forwarding intelligence to investigating federal, state, and local agencies. Students are briefed daily on local and global events as to their potential effect on patrolling a very diverse populace and are trained in Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological (COBRA) first response, as well as in preserving order and delivering vital police services in the midst of a wide-scale terrorist attack.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Police Science or Criminal Justice (10/04) revalidation.
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