This section coordinates and maintains records of all training conducted by and attended by members of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office as well as issuing all Training and Officer Safety bulletins. The training includes annual In-Service, Police and Custody Academy instructor assistance on various topics, any external training, and firearms training for both academies, SWAT, and others as directed.

Firearms training involves annual pistol and shotgun qualification using live fire range training. Judgmental and remedial training uses FATS, or FireArms Training Simulator. This simulator is state-of-the-art and includes two pistols, a shotgun, and OC spray converted weapons. In addition, there is an independent shootback system which assists firearms instructors in reinforcing the importance of the use of cover.

C.N.Y. Police Academy:
The Sheriff's Police Department training starts at the Police Academy. The mission of the Police Academy is to provide basic and continuing education to participating law enforcement agencies within the seven county area. Two deputies are assigned to the Police Academy, which is located in the Excell Center on the Onondaga Community College campus.  They are responsible for instructing and physically training the Sheriff’s police recruits in accordance with New York State Municipal Police Training Council and the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office Field Training and Evaluation Program.

Check out their web site at http://www.pstc.sunyocc.edu .

After graduation from the Academy, the police deputies are trained in many areas unique to their duties at the Sheriff's Office. Along with Firearms training, there is ongoing training in numerous courses, seminars, and classes such as:

Crime Scene Photography Course	Police Narcotics Detection Canine Team for Heroin, Crack, Marijuana	Heart Saver Instructor Program (CPR & AED)
Crime Scene Reconstruction	Basic Narcotics Law Enforcement	First Aid
DNA/Latent Print Training	Inhalant Abuse	R&P Rope Rescue Course
Bloodstain Evidence	Gang Awareness Training	Breath Analysis Operator
Forensic Pathology	Advanced Auto Theft Training	Field Interviewing
Investigative Strategies	Basic SWAT School	Interviewing & Interrogation
Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation	Full Spectrum Force Instructor	Interview Techniques for Suspects and Victims
Principles of Fire Investigation	Active Shooter Response	Fundamentals of Terrorism
Fire & Arson Investigation	Firearms Instructor	Emergency Response to Terrorism
Financial Investigative Techniques	Snowmobile Safe Riders Instructors Course	Building Effective Relations in a Diverse Community
Computer/Internet Crimes Investigation	Personal Watercraft Patrol Officers Course	FBI Basic Network Investigation Techniques
Fraudulent Document Training	Glock Armorers Course	School Resource Officer
Gypsy Crimes	Field Training Officer School	Child Abuse & Neglect

The Police Department also has annual In-Service Training such as:

First Aid Re-Certification	OSHA Hazard Communication	Firearms
Automated External Defibrillator Basic Training	Harassment Prevention Training	Emergency Response Guidebook Review
Infectious Disease	Legal Issues/Updates	Use of Force

N.Y.S. Sheriff's Association Basic Civil Council Phase 1 and Phase 2 Training: The Sheriff's Civil Department training begins with Basic Civil School.

After graduation, there is ongoing training in classes such as:

Critical Incident Stress Management: Basic	Civil Procedure
Critical Incident Stress Management: Individual Crisis Intervention	Critical Incident Stress Management: Train the Trainer Program

The Civil deputies also attend select Police In-Service Training classes pertinent to all Sheriff's Office members.

C.N.Y. Regional Correctional Law Enforcement Academy:
The Sheriff's Custody Department training starts with the Custody Academy. Custody recruits must complete the New York State Commission of Corrections Basic Training.

After graduation, there is ongoing training in specialized courses including:

Chemical Agents Aerosol	Defensive Tactics Instructor	Correctional Supervision
HIV Test Counselor	Physical Training Instructor	Direct Supervision for Line Staff
Suicide Prevention/Crisis Intervention	Basic Course for Peace Officers with Firearms Training	Direct Supervision Train the Trainer
Heart Saver Instructor Program (CPR & AED)	Armor Holdings Mock Prison Riot	Common Sense Leadership

They receive continual Firearms Training as well as Custody In-Service Training such as:

Defensive Tactics	Fire Safety	Infection Control/Right to Know
Handling Aggression	Use of Force Article 35	Chemical Agents/O.C. Refresher

There are also several courses in Correctional Supervision for Custody Supervisors to include:

Critical Thinking/Utilizing Resources	Encouraging Performance/Coaching & Training	Handling Complaints/Dealing with Difficult People
Counseling & Discipline	Evaluating Performance	Conflict Management
Fundamentals of Supervision	Problem Solving	Effective Communication

S.E.R.T.:
Some of the Custody deputies are chosen for SERT (Sheriff's Emergency Response Team), a specialized team that responds to emergency situations involving inmates. First, the deputies attend the SERT Academy and are trained in classes such as:

SERT Special Equipment	Inmate Searches	Control & Restraint Techniques
Sudden In Custody Death Syndrome	Anger Control & De-escalation Techniques	Mob Psychology & Disturbance Control
Video Procedures	Cell Insertion/Extraction	High Risk Transports

The S.E.R.T. Team also receives scheduled monthly training such as:

Handling Aggression	Tactical Baton	Transport Overview
Critical Incident Stress	Weapons Retention	Cell Extractions
Mass Disturbances	Behavioral Modification Techniques	Handcuffing Techniques