Police Academy
Alfred State announces dates for 2024 Police Academy
Wed, Mar 27th, 2024
"We truly enjoy seeing these young men and women transition into quality police and peace officers that can go back and serve their communities. We take great pride in this knowing that we played a role in their development.”
Academy Director Scott Richardson
Alfred State Police Academy graduate honored at Buffalo Bills game
Wed, Dec 20th, 2023
Nadjadi earned the rank of Staff Sergeant in the United State Army prior to his retirement. He is currently a deputy in the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office.
Police Academy honors newest graduates
Mon, Oct 23rd, 2023
“I am proud of the hard work and dedication that these graduates have put in. It is gratifying to train these cadets and see them immediately enter a community to make a difference.”
Scott Richardson
Police Academy Director
Peace Officer training added to Alfred State Police Academy
Wed, Jan 25th, 2023
“Adding the Peace Officer training course was a natural fit after the passing of legislation that required probation officers to be certified. There is a demand for this type of training, and we are happy to provide it.”
Alfred State Police Academy announces 2023 dates
Wed, Jan 11th, 2023
The Alfred State Police Academy will welcome their fifth class in May. The academy is designed to serve cadets pre-employment (Phase I) and employed (Phase II) while earning the Division of Criminal Justice Service Basic Course for Police Officers Certificate.
Police Academy honors Class of 2022
Tue, Nov 1st, 2022
The Alfred State Police Academy honored the Class of 2022 in a ceremony held at The Main Place in Hornell. The event celebrated fifteen cadets.
Police Academy graduates 13, achieves 100 percent employment rate
Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020
The Alfred State Police Academy is proud to announce that 13 recruits have graduated from the 2020 session. This year’s academy yielded a 100 percent employment rate, meaning that all of the graduates were hired by police departments.
Alfred State Police Academy going strong
Mon, Jul 22nd, 2019
As the first phase of the inaugural Alfred State Police Academy winds down, organizers are reflecting on the success of the program, while also looking forward to its future.
Scott Richardson named session director of Alfred State Police Academy
Thu, Sep 13th, 2018
Richardson brings with him more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, having served as a police officer for the city of Hornell, the village of North Hornell, the village of Andover, and the village of Alfred. He also served as chief of the village of Alfred police and is a retired criminal justice instructor who taught at the Greater Southern Tier BOCES Coopers Plains campus for 12 years.