The New York State Court System graduated 158 court officers Dec. 18 at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. The newly minted officers completed four months of paid basic training at the Court Officers Academy, demonstrating their physical abilities as well as proficiency in several disciplines, among them defensive tactics, basic life support and firearms training.
They also completed an academic curriculum covering state penal law, criminal procedure law, court structure and agency policies and guidelines. They also received training in arrest procedures, baton and pepper spray use, prisoner handling/escort, counter-terrorism training and critical incident management, among other skills.
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