Buffalo Special Police

Training and Standards Division

Throughout New York State and the United States, all law enforcement agencies adhere to training standards. Some agencies define their own; others are determined by municipal governments. Regardless of who sets the requirements, each agency is responsible to ensure that all of its officers are trained to the same standards. This consistency in knowledge and quality improves the level of performance of the officers and significantly increases the safety of the officers and the public that they serve.

Chief LaPlante, in conjunction with his executive staff, has enacted policy to ensure that all patrol officers meet this "Standard of Uniformity" by requiring that each officer must successfully complete the Basic Course for Peace Officers with Firearms. In addition, each patrol officer is also required to successfully complete the Weapons Other Than Firearms - Baton and Aerosol Subject Restraint - O.C. Spray courses.

You can contact the Training Director by sending an email to training @ BuffaloSpecialPolice.org.