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. ULED was the first police department in Broome County to hire female officers, and they have always had several Hispanic or African-American employees, some of whom are even fluent in Spanish.
Officers also receive training in regards to gay and lesbian issues.
ULED has the most diverse police force in Broome County, and complaints in regards to racism or harassment have been rare. Charges of harassment are investigated in a professional manner, and penalties for such abuse can be as harsh as firing. As ULED officers achieve the status of Police Officers, the question of allowing firearms for these officers will inevitably resurface. Even more ironically, nearly every day the Brinks Armored Car service comes onto campus, bearing arms, to transport large sums of money. Vestal Police officers or Broome Sherrif's deputies are also called upon to monitor Escape or concert ticket sales, as well as during other events during which money change hands.