Which department handles training for Court Officer Sergeants?

• A. The Training Division or Bureau of Court Security within the NYS Unified Court System.
• B. The Local Police Academy handles all training.
• C. A private vendor handles training.
• D. No formal training program exists.

Answer: (A)

Training for Court Officer Sergeants is handled by the Training Division, or Bureau of Court Security, within the New York State Unified Court System. This state-level unit designs and delivers the court-security training, sets certification standards, and coordinates ongoing in-service programs so all sergeants across the courts receive consistent instruction. Local Police Academies train police officers, not court security personnel; private vendors aren’t the official source for mandatory state training; and there is a formal, ongoing program in place. New personnel go through pre-service training, followed by continuing education through the court system’s training structure.