The Office of Public Safety is interested in learning what your academy is doing in the area of “Hate Crimes.”  Please help by answering the following questions and sending a response to me by Tuesday morning, February 3^rd, 2009.  Attached are the same questions in a prepared file which can be filled in and returned by a simple click of a button.  If you do not have the attachment, answer below and reply to me or fax to 518 457-0145.

1.       If your academy conducts the Basic Course for Police Officers, is there any training about Hate Crimes beyond that required in Part 5-D?

2.       Does your academy have any course of training about Hate Crimes that it conducts for in-service training?

3.       If your academy conducts the Course in Police Supervision, is there any training on Hate Crimes scheduled as part of Unit 11, Local Training Options?

4.       Do you have any locally generated or approved “policy” that departments are using for responding to, or investigating and processing reports about Hate Crimes that is utilized or provided during training on Hate Crimes?

5.       Comments?

Academy Responding (Name, Contact Person, e-mail or telephone):

If you have any question, please contact me directly at (518) 485-1417, or by e-mail to james.hogencamp@dcjs.state.ny.us

Download file by clicking here.

James hogencamp, Office of Public Safety

For those currently running or planning their next MPTC approved Basic Course for Police Officers, attached is an updated “table of contents” reflecting segments added by the Council in the past year.  Those segments should already be in your possession.

Download by clicking here.

James Hogencamp

Office of Public Safety

hogencampj@dcjs.state.ny.us

The Division of Criminal Justice Services periodically delivers specialized training to criminal investigators and others in a supportive role. The Office of Public Safety in conjunction with the New York State Police and Town of Colonie Police Department will be conducting a one-week Basic Investigative Photography course February 23-27, 2009.

This training is intended to develop the necessary skills for a crime scene photographer to effectively photograph a crime scene and the evidence contained therein by means of instruction and participation in a variety of hands-on exercises. Students will begin the course by learning the basic fundamental skills of photography and camera operation and then progress to more advanced skills specific to a crime scene. This course is also approved by the Municipal Police Training Council as a prerequisite to the Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist course.

 Instructional topics will include:

A detailed list of required materials students must bring to class for the successful completion of the course is included on the attached application. Although the Office of Public Safety recommends a single-lens-reflex camera be brought to the training because of its versatility in taking crime scene photographs, those agencies that do not have a SLR camera are not discouraged from attending the training. It may not be possible to successfully complete all practical exercises and a separate skills test without the use of a SLR or equivalent camera.

Due to the hands-on nature of the training, enrollment for the class will be limited. Registrations will be processed through the Division of Criminal Justice Services.Preference will be given to those individuals submitting applications for the Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist course. A separate registration form is required for each course. You must receive confirmation on attendance. Please fax the enclosed registration (click here to open/download) to the Office of Public Safety (518-457-0145) no later than February 16, 2009.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Deborah Alber by email at deborah.alber@dcjs.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 457-1246.

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services periodically provides police officers with specialized training in investigative techniques.   The Office of Public Safety in conjunction with John Jay College, the New York State Police and the Town of Colonie Police Department will be conducting the two-week Police Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist course March 16 – 27, 2009. 

This course is intended to provide instruction and awareness of the most essential topics necessary for the successful processing of crime scenes and will include both classroom instruction and hands-on practical exercises.  It is designed to provide training for experienced law enforcement officers as well as civilians employed by law enforcement agencies. This course is primarily targeted at personnel recently assigned to crime scene duties. 

Successful completion of the Basic Investigative Photography course or its equivalency (as outline in the Basic Investigative Photography course)  will be required prior to acceptance into this course.  The New York State Police and the Town of Colonie Police Department will be presenting the Basic Investigative Photography course February 23 – 27, 2009.  A separate registration form is required for each course.

Due to the intensity and hands-on practical training, registration will be limited.  Registrations will be processed through the Division of Criminal Justice Services.  You must receive confirmation on attendance.  Please fax the enclosed registration (click here to download/open) to the Office of Public Safety (518-457-0145) no later than February 16, 2009.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Deborah Alber by email at deborah.alber@dcjs.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 457-1246.

The Southampton Town Police Department, in conjunction with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services will be hosting a “Standardized Field Sobriety Testing” (SFST) certification course on the 10th, 11th and 12th of February 2009 from 1500-2300 hours in Hampton Bays, NY.

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing remains the only objective sobriety testing that has the reliability in determining probable cause of intoxication. SFST is used in determining whether a driver should be arrested for DWI. This DCJS certified course will include the following;

Understanding the Detection, Testing and  Documenting of DWI suspects including Learning and Interpreting the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, One Leg Stand and Walk and Turn Tests and the Legal Issues associated with testing and trial of DWI suspects. The learned skills will be applied to live drinking subjects during practical skill proficiency sessions.

This course is limited to 15 students and preregistration is mandatory. Written confirmation is required for attendance. Please contact Sgt Lewis Scott at 631-728-5000 or Lscott@Southamptontown.ny.gov for details or to register for the course.

Interview and Interrogation Course with specific training on body language, Miranda rules, legal issues on custody, style, technique.

When: April 23 – 24, 2009 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Fees: $125.00 for 2-day course and includes book on how to get confessions.
Class instructed  by Al Joseph who is author of the book.

Organization: Ulster County Sheriff’s Office
Where: Ulster County Sheriffs Office
380 Boulevard
Kingston, NY 12401

Contact: Deputy James Di Mele
845-334-8193 Office
845-338-3645 Fax

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Ulster County Sheriff’s Office
380 Boulevard
Kingston, NY 12401

Phone: 845-334-8193 Office
845-338-3645 Fax

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