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Training

Chief Olufunmilola Obe

Chief of Training: Olufunmilola Obe

The NYPD Training Bureau provides recruits, uniformed officers, and civilians with the most up-to-date academic, tactical, and technological information available, transforming them into the best trained, most prepared law enforcement professionals in the nation. From counterterrorism training to training on working with the city's diverse communities, to career development for civilian executives and management-level employees, the bureau provides the highest level of instruction to all members of the service and supports their ability to protect the life, property, and dignity of all New Yorkers, workers, and visitors.

The Training Bureau oversees department training and educational programs, mainly through the NYPD Police Academy, located on the 32-acre Queens campus.

NYPD Police Academy

The Police Academy educates, prepares, and inspires recruits, in-service uniformed members, and civilians, molding top law enforcement professionals. It is an accredited public safety training academy through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA)

Other Training Sections

The Training Bureau's training section includes: