 In-Service
Training
As an accredited agency, training is recognized as
a critical facet of the Sheriff’s responsibility. The
Sheriff’s Training Coordinator insures a continual training
program which is comprised of two elements: A) an ongoing in-service
training cycle, and B) outside applicable training courses or seminars.
Every deputy sheriff receives a minimum of 24 hours of in-service
training each year consisting of topics which include firearms
proficiency, use-of-force training, legal issue updates, first aid,
AED, computer, and other mandated training. Before the end of each
year, Sheriff’s administrators formulate a curriculum of
in-service training to be presented during the upcoming year. These
topics and mandated instruction are scheduled in twelve week cycles
where the particular subject matter is presented one day each week for
twelve weeks until all division members have been scheduled to attend.
Notices are forwarded to all area local police agencies inviting them
to attend any of the courses.
Certified Police Instructors
Several deputy sheriffs have been trained and
certified by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services as Police
Instructors in specialized instruction and general police topics. They
serve as in-service trainers and Police Academy instructors, in
addition to their regular assigned duties. They are often called to
train officers throughout New York State.
Field Training Officers (FTO)
There are several “seasoned” deputy
sheriffs certified as Field Training Officers, often referred to as
F.T.O.s. The F.T.O. is assigned a Deputy Sheriff recruit who has
graduated from the Basic Police Academy. The FTO trains and evaluates
the assigned recruit on a daily basis for a period of up to eight
weeks. Completion of the FTO program is required for “solo”
patrol assignment. Therefore, the FTO is a critical component of the
police officer training process.
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