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New York State Police Site Visit Report Description of Training Organization The Division of Stale Police is responsible for rendering police services to all the people of New York State. There are approximately 4,000 men and women working throughout 11 Troop areas. With the exception of Troop NYC, Troop T and Troop L, each troop is specifically responsible for policing approximately eight to ten counties. In 1935, a Detective Force was created to be responsible for the investigation of all major crimes; this unit is now known as the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Training programs date back to the inception of the Division in 1917. In May 1970, the State Police Academy opened on the State Campus in Albany. This was the first time that the Division had a facility of its own devoted exclusively to its training requirements. In addition to the Basic Recruit Program, the Academy conducts in-service courses for State Police officers and representatives from other law enforcement agencies. The aim is to enable officers to keep abreast of the ever-changing field of law enforcement while simultaneously upgrading their skills in such areas as police administration and criminal investigation. Source of Official Student Records In order to award credit, colleges and universities require proof of completion of coursework issued by the training organization. A student who has completed training provided by the New York State Police may obtain such records of this training by contacting: Director of Training New York State Police Training Academy 1220 Washington Avenue Building 24 Albany, NY 12226-2450 Description of Training Programs Location: New York State Police Training Academy – Albany, NY Length: Basic School - 28 Weeks (1.095 hours); Advanced and In-Service - Various Program Objective: To provide participants with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to serve effectively at the entry level as a law enforcement officer in the State of New York. Learning Objective: Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will be able to perform all routine duties of a trooper in the State of New York. Instructional Methods: A combination of lecture, discussion, practical exercise, and scenario. Learning Assessments: Written and practical examinations are used. Description of Team Three assessment consultants and one Criminal Justice Training Assessment coordinator were on the team. Below is a list of all participants; CJTA and Excelsior College have full curriculum vitae on file for each. Don Allen Josi, Ph.D. Professor of Criminal Justice Eric C. Schultz, M.A. Criminal Justice, Social and Political Science Senior Assessment Coordinator Armstrong Atlantic State University Criminal Justice Training Assessment Savannah, Georgia Albany, New York Keith I. Chandler, M.A. Peter J. O’Brien, M.A. Chief of Police (ret.) Assessment Coordinator Melbourne, Florida Criminal Justice Training Assessment James J. Ness Ph.D. Albany, New York Adjunct Faculty Mesa Community College Mesa, Arizona Description of Visit From October 6-8, 2004, five representatives of Criminal Justice Training Assessment conducted a site visit to the New York State Police Academy to assess the Advanced & In-Service programs offered by the Training Division. On the first morning (Wednesday, October 6, 2004), the team assembled at the New York State Police Academy. Following a brief organizational meeting and introductions to the academy staff, the assessment team was shown to the lab to access all the necessary materials and to begin the assessment process. The team determined that the remainder of the day would be spent organizing the various subject modules of the recruit training program into familiar college course content areas. Before finishing for the day, the course areas were discussed and then assigned to a specific faculty member to begin reviewing. During the second day, the team continued to review the assigned materials. Due to the quality and nature of delivery of the materials, the assessment team was able to complete the assessment by mid-day. On the morning of October 8, 2005, the team conducted an exit-interview/debriefing with the staff and administration of the training academy. From April 6-8, 2005, these same five representatives of Criminal Justice Training Assessment conducted a second site visit to the New York State Police Academy to assess the Basic Academy Training. On the morning of April 6, 2005, the team met at the New York State Police Academy and began reviewing academy training materials. This second assessment visit continued through the morning of April 8, 2005 where the Criminal Justice Training Assessment team conducted an exit interview/debriefing with the academy staff and administration 1 New York State Police Credit Recommendations Summary of Credit Recommendations Program: Basic School Basic and Advanced Vehicle and Traffic Law, and Collision Investigation 3 credits Criminal Procedure for Law Enforcement Officers 3 credits Defensive Tactics and Physical Training 2 credits Domestic Violence 3 credits DWI Enforcement 3 credits Emergency Management 1 credit Emergency Medical Services (First Responder Course) 2 credits Emergency Vehicle Operations 3 credits Introduction to Criminal Law for New York State Police Officers 3 credits Introduction to Investigations 3 credits Introduction to Law Enforcement: New York State Police Officers 3 credits Radar Speed Measurement 1 credit Victimology 3 credits TOTAL 33 credits Program: Advanced & In-Service Counter-Terrorism Training 1 credit Drug Recognition Expert Course 3 credits* Evidence Technician School 3 credits School Resource Officer 1.5 credits Scuba School 3 credits * indicates upper level credit Course Descriptions Basic and Advanced Vehicle and Traffic Law, and Collision Investigation (3 credits, lower division) Program: Basic School Location: New York State Police Academy, Albany, NY Length: 110 hours Dates: April 2001 through June 2009 Objectives: Review and discuss vehicle and traffic laws of the State of New York. Demonstrate ability to properly fill out T.S.T.T. and other pertinent forms. Understand the classes of driver’s licenses and conditions of revocation. Demonstrate and describe vehicle stops and approaches, communication with motorists and the ticketing process, aggravated unlicensed operation and facilitating unlicensed operation and high risk stops. Examine the responsibilities of a Trooper in basic collision investigations. Display an understanding of the basics of the on-scene investigation. Demonstrate proficiency in speed estimates, the use of the Speed Nomograph, and in speed conversion. Develop necessary skills for field/on-scene information collection and graphic representations/sketches of collision scenes. Display proficiency in measurements and diagrams. Discuss vehicle components and forensic examinations as they relate to traffic collisions. Examine aggravating and mitigating factors in traffic collisions and their enforcement by law. Evaluate and interpret hit and run collisions and application of all prescribed follow-up measures. Demonstrate proficiency in railroad collision investigation. Analyze flare patterns. Display proficiency in miscellaneous collision investigations and use of official documentation. Develop a comprehensive understanding of vehicle and traffic laws of the State of New York. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the laws of search and seizure, of vehicle inventory searches, and the handling and recording of evidence from motor vehicles. Identify contributing factors associated with accidents factoring existing road conditions and driver error. Instruction: Students must complete no fewer than fifty hours of “Basic and Advanced Traffic Laws” and sixty hours of “Collision Investigation.” Instructional methods for this course include classroom lecture (supplemented by PowerPoint presentations, videos and flip-charts), classroom discussions, activities and practical exercises. Evaluation methods include written examination and critique. Credit Recommendation: In the lower division associate/baccalaureate degree category, three semester credits. Counter-Terrorism Training (1 credit, lower division) Program: Advanced & In-Service Training Academy Location: New York State Police Academy, Albany, NY Length: 16 hours Dates: April 2001 through June 2009 Objectives: Define Terrorism. Recognize the difference between cyber, domestic, and international terrorism, hate groups, militia, white supremacy, eco-terrorism, and anti- government extremists. Demonstrate knowledge on the history of terrorism as it relates to current national concerns, terrorist organizations and individuals currently active against the United States and its allies, methods of terrorist attack, border entry issues, terrorist tradecraft, and terrorist goals and tools. Explain understanding of current and future terrorism trend predictions relating to domestic and international threat assessment. Recognize commercial vehicle adaptability for delivering terrorists and terrorist devices. Illustrate investigative skills used to make safe traffic stops on commercial vehicles. Display knowledge of state laws pertaining to terrorism and terrorist acts. Discuss and identify sources of information and investigative strategies to counter terrorism through field interview. Display knowledge of the state and federal agencies involved in investigation of illegal entry into the United States, and how to contact these agencies when needed. Identify counterfeit or altered