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SUNY Ulster has scheduled a mandatory information session, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster, 94 Mary’s Ave., Kingston for those interested in attending its Police Academy. The Police Basic Training program will hold its Physical Agility Test, 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Dietz Stadium, 317 Shamrock Lane, Kingston, for the next Police Academy session which begins on Jan. 2. During the info session, participants will learn about academic requirements, physical fitness, regulations, and more. Full program information including costs, financial aid, and application steps can be found at sunyulster.edu.
Acceptance into the Police Basic Training program is competitive based on performance on the physical agility test. The 30-credit hour certificate program is achieved through collaboration between SUNY Ulster and the Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group (UCLETG) and incorporates all of the NYS approved pre-employment curriculum and objectives. In addition to preparing recruits for future employment in law enforcement, SUNY Ulster's Police Basic Training Certificate Program satisfies 30 college credits of Criminal Justice coursework towards SUNY Ulster's A.A.S. in Criminal Justice.
This past year’s class achieved a 100% employment rate, with all 16 graduates securing positions with law enforcement agencies in Ulster, Dutchess, and Chautauqua Counties, continuing the program's long-standing record of preparing highly qualified officers to serve communities throughout the region.
Email policeacademy@sunyulster.edu to register or to receive more information on the program. For additional information or questions contact the Criminal Justice and Human Services Department at truittj@sunyulster.edu or 845-688-1983.
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22su Police Basic Training program recruits.
