/ en /news/articles/2026-03-31/khobir-uddin-returns-campus-encourage-and-recruit <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:53:59 +0000 Paul Welker 6246 at /news/articles/2026-01-28/alfred-state-architecture-alums-giving-back-their-profession <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:11:40 +0000 Paul Welker 6185 at /news/articles/2026-01-05/family-hvac-connections <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:55:29 +0000 Paul Welker 6160 at /news/articles/2025-12-10/will-rollison-named-csc-30-under-30 <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:34:23 +0000 Paul Welker 6145 at /news/articles/2025-11-24/day-giving-deemed-major-success <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Paul Welker 6124 at /news/articles/2025-10-27/full-circle-matt-and-nicole-dirado <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:35:31 +0000 Paul Welker 6095 at /news/articles/2025-10-01/alfred-open-continues-raise-funds-scholarships <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Paul Welker 6025 at /news/articles/2025-09-23/alfred-state-enjoys-elite-homecoming <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:49:24 +0000 Paul Welker 6015 at /news/articles/2025-09-09/homecoming-2025-right-around-corner <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:12:03 +0000 Paul Welker 5960 at /news/articles/2025-08-20/giving-back-caring-communities-shaped-them <span>2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy dates set</span> <span><span>Paul Welker</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-20T10:35:01-05:00" title="Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 10:35">Tue, 20 Jan 2026 - 10:35</time> </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2026-01/54921996050_bd8bb9ff06_c.jpg.webp?itok=BWHdledu" width="480" height="320" alt> </div> Logan Graham was honored during the 2025 Police Academy graduation ceremony. Dates are now set for the 2026 Police and Peace Office training programs. <p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy will welcome their eighth class in May. The academy offers both Police Officer and Peace Officer training.</p><p>The ���߳Թ� Police Academy serves as a regional training center to offer high quality training to current and future law enforcement professionals. The Academy directly benefits the Western New York region and provides police departments in Allegany and neighboring counties with high-quality law enforcement training opportunities.</p><p>Academy Director, Scott Richardson, is excited about working with the next class. “Each new class marks the beginning of an exciting journey. Observing the growth and professionalism our cadets develop during the program is impressive. Our graduates consistently emerge as capable police and peace officers committed to community service.”</p><p>The Police Academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate. Phase I of the academy begins on May 18 and runs until Aug. 27. Phase II begins on Aug. 31 and runs until Oct. 2.</p><p>In the first phase, recruits learn about New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, DWI detection, essential response to calls for service and investigative services, and much more. Phase two covers qualification courses and requires recruits to have been hired by a police agency.</p><p>The 179-hour Peace Officer training course will begin on May 18 and run until June 26. Cadets learn the powers of a Peace Officer, NYS Penal Law, <span>NYS Criminal Procedure Law, De-escalation (where they will learn ways to defuse a tense situations), ethics and professionalism, defensive tactics, how to use minimal force to gain compliance without causing injury to either party involved, and use of force. Cadets will also receive instruction on Laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, discretionary powers, use of Narcan for opioid overdoses, fundamental crisis intervention skills, report writing, and professional communications.</span>&nbsp;</p><p>Learn more about the 2026 ���߳Թ� Police Academy and the Basic Course for Peace Office by visiting: <a href="/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy">/academics/continuing-education/police-academy-and-peace-officer-academy</a><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p>For more information contact the Office of Extended Learning by email <a href="mailto:extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu">extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu</a> or contact Tammy Edwards 607-587-4017.</p> <div class="news-article__categories"> <h2>Category</h2> <a href="/news/campus-news" hreflang="en">Campus News</a> <a href="/news/police-academy" hreflang="en">Police Academy</a> </div> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Paul Welker 5894 at