Police Department City of New York
Training Bureau
The Training Bureau’s Educational Resource Center is an example
of the Police Commissioner’s commitment to providing on-going educational
opportunities to members of this Department.
It offers internet access for research, a growing number of library
holdings, a full time professional librarian, transcripts, and information about
scholarship opportunities. The Scholarship
Unit is available to provide educational counsel as well as useful information
for continued educational success.
The Educational Resource Center
promotes professional development by providing educational opportunities that
will enhance abilities and skills in a way that is consistent with a changing
complex police environment.
Currently, 64 college credits are required for promotion to
Sergeant. Ninety-six credits are required for
promotion to Lieutenant, and a baccalaureate degree is needed for promotion to
Captain. It is important to remember that
these are minimum requirements. Many
supervisors enhance their career potential by pursuing advanced degrees. Additionally, there are positions available within
the Department that requires specific academic credentials that may be earned
through Department scholarships.
Pursuing an education may also provide an opportunity to explore
career options in addition to the law enforcement field. Many of our members have pursued careers as
doctors, lawyers, nurses, teachers, university professors, writers, and other
professions.
Much of this information applies to civilian members of the
service as well. Whether it is a matter of
enhancing your career potential within a specific title, or earning degrees that
will lead to promotion or change in title, returning to school is a step worth
taking. In addition to opportunities offered
by the Department, the City, employee unions, religious, fraternal, and ethnic
organizations also make many educational opportunities
available.
Whether you are a Police
Administrative Aide enrolled in a degree program or a Lieutenant unraveling the
mysteries of computers in a certificate program, continued education provides an
opportunity to enhance your career. All too often many see the issue of time as
a prohibitive factor. For those we offer
non-traditional programs that allow members the flexibility to work toward a
degree at their own pace.
The Scholarship Unit is continuously
searching for educational opportunities. They
maintain a wealth of information for pursuing educational advancement and are
readily available to any member of the service.
They are eager to assist in the process and everyone is strongly urged to
take advantage of this benefit.
Training Bureau
| Scholarship Opportunities
