Background Investigations for Police Applicants - Syracuse, NY
Background Investigations for Police Applicants - Syracuse, NY
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety has partnered with Law Enforcement Seminars to provide a New York State Specific Background Investigations for Police Applicants Course and is pleased to offer it in:
Syracuse, NY - February 2-3, 2026
This course is designed for both background investigators, supervisors and human resource policy makers.
Law enforcement strives for professionalism; however, abuses by officers cast a negative light on entire organization. An examination of the past behavior of some involved officers reveals that a pattern of undesirable behavior existed prior to appointment as a police official. This behavior was unknown to the hiring agency due to inadequate or non-existent applicant screening. The integrity and ethical reputation of a police department mandates a thorough background investigation of police applicants. This course offers a systematic approach to background investigations which will assist in making informed hiring decisions.
Course topics will include:
- Fair Employment Practices
- Job Application Structure & Analysis
- Social Networking Laws
- Job Application Verification
- Interview Techniques
- Documentation Procedures
- New York State Specific | New York State Professional Policing Act of 2021: Hiring Standards (9 NYCRR Part 6000) and Decertification Reporting (9 NYCRR Part 6056)
There is no course fee to attend. Enrollment for this training session is limited. Therefore, you must receive confirmation on attendance. Please submit the completed course application no later than two weeks prior to the start of the course.
Directions to the training site and additional course information will be included in your confirmation notice. If you have any questions regarding this training, Jonathan Becker at jonathan.becker@dcjs.ny.gov.