Clearly, University Law Enforcement officers have been denied the full ability to insure safety on our campus. Neither are they glorified security guards or trigger-happy racists. ULED officers are given the same core training as all other police officers in the state. Police officers in New York State are required to endure a 400-hour training period before certification. University Law Enforcement Officers not only receive this training, but are taught how to handle the specialized environment of the university campus.
Officers receive equal training in the use and handling of firearms.
Half of all ULED officers have even attended the same academy as all other Broome County police officers. In addition to these high standards, all ULED officers are retrained every six months, and at the start of next year, will receive a refresher course on police functions that as peace officers they were not required to know. All in all, the ULED on our campus is one of the most highly trained police departments in New York State. Unlike at most police departments, a majority of ULED officers have four year college degrees, and some officers have even done advanced study. Our local law enforcement division is also keen on hiring the most qualified officers, regardless of race or gender.