New York State DCJS Academy
Committed to
Training.
Dedicated to
Safety.
The Rochester Regional Health Department of Public Safety Training Academy prepares professional public safety and peace officers for real-world challenges in healthcare environments.
Rochester Regional Health
Public Safety
About the Academy
SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
The Rochester Regional Health Department of Public Safety Training Academy is a New York State DCJS certified training program dedicated to developing highly skilled, professional, and compassionate public safety officers.
Whether you are beginning your career as a Peace Officer or fulfilling your annual in-service requirements as a Peace or Police Officer, our academy provides rigorous, real-world training that meets and exceeds all NY DCJS standards.
Our curriculum is specifically designed for the healthcare environment, equipping officers with the skills to protect patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining a compassionate, trauma-informed approach.
NY DCJS
Certified Academy
NY DCJS Certified
All programs are fully certified and approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Healthcare-Focused
Curricula are tailored to the unique challenges of public safety in a hospital and healthcare system environment.
Expert Instructors
Training delivered by certified instructors with decades of law enforcement and public safety experience.
Compliance Guaranteed
We track and ensure all officers meet their mandatory state training and recertification requirements.
New York State DCJS
Division of Criminal Justice Services — Certified Training Provider
Initial Training
Peace Officer
In-Service
Peace Officer
In-Service
Police Officer
What We Offer
TRAINING PROGRAMS
DCJS-certified programs for initial Peace Officer certification and annual in-service training for both Peace and Police Officers.
Peace Officer Basic Training
NY DCJS Certified
Our foundational Peace Officer Basic Training program meets all New York State DCJS requirements for initial Peace Officer certification. Recruits receive comprehensive instruction in law, tactics, emergency response, and healthcare-specific security.
- Full NY DCJS curriculum compliance
- Legal authority & powers of a Peace Officer
- Use of force & defensive tactics
- Emergency vehicle operations
- First aid & CPR / AED certification
- De-escalation & crisis intervention
- Firearms qualification (where applicable)
- Healthcare environment & patient rights
Peace Officer In-Service Training
Annual DCJS Recertification
Our annual in-service training program keeps certified Peace Officers current with evolving laws, best practices, and DCJS mandatory update requirements. Designed to refresh and reinforce core competencies in a real-world healthcare setting.
- DCJS-mandated annual recertification hours
- Legal updates & case law review
- Use of force refresher & scenario training
- De-escalation techniques & behavioral health
- Workplace violence prevention
- Active threat response updates
- Officer wellness & mental health
- Documentation & report writing
Public Safety Officer In-Service Training
Advanced DCJS Continuing Training
Designed specifically for sworn Public Safety Officers, this in-service program delivers advanced continuing training in compliance with DCJS standards. Training focuses on healthcare-specific public safety, advanced tactics, and leadership development.
- DCJS Police Officer continuing education hours
- Advanced use of force & tactics
- Healthcare facility policing strategies
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training
- Implicit bias & community policing
- Interagency coordination exercises
- Emergency management & ICS overview
- Leadership & supervisory skills
Get Started
INTERESTED IN OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS?
Contact our Academy team to learn more about upcoming training dates, enrollment requirements, and DCJS certification details.
CONTACT THE ACADEMY