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Schenectady Police Department Recruits Join Newly Updated NYSDOL, SUNY, and SUNY Schenectady Police Officer Apprenticeship Program

Police recruits lined up, standing on stage.

9/10/2024

Seven new Schenectady Police Department recruits signed on today as apprentices under the newly updated New York State Police Officer Apprenticeship Title Program during a ceremony held on campus. SUNY Schenectady’s Workforce Development and Community Education Division, Criminal Justice Faculty, College administrators, officials from the Schenectady Police Department and Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, representatives from the New York State Department of Labor, and the SUNY Apprenticeship Team partnered to update the apprenticeship. 

Police apprentice recruits sitting at table in auditorium signing, officials standing beind them

Through the SUNY Apprenticeship Grant, Police Officer apprentices will receive tuition and other supports toward earning their journey worker card and Criminal Justice Certificate. The program provides access to no cost/low-cost training opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing law enforcement as a career path—with the overarching goal of building a more robust and diverse police force with access to the best possible training in alignment with NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) regulations. The Registered Apprenticeship Program gives recruits the ability to earn money while learning essential skills they need to succeed. They will also receive the added benefit of financial assistance and support from mentors to guide them successfully through their Police Officer training.

Schenectady Police Department Color Guard
Schenectady Police Department Color Guard

Commissioner Roberta Reardon, New York State Department of Labor, speaking at podium in auditorium
New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon

Police lieutenant and two of the recruits standing outside auditorium
Two of the new Schenectady Police Department recruits who signed on as apprentices through the New York State Police Officer Apprenticeship Program during a ceremony at SUNY Schenectady today are Michael Norwood and Daniel Crossland. They are shown with Lt. Ryan Macherone of the Schenectady Police Department.

SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. speaking at podium
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.

Dr. Steady Moono, College President, speaking at podium
SUNY Schenectady President Dr. Steady Moono

Schenectady Police Chief Clifford speaking at podium
Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford

College officials, Department of Labor, SUNY, Schenectady Police Department standing on stage in auditorium
Left to right are:
Sarah Wilson-Sparrow, Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Education, SUNY Schenectady
Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline, SUNY
Dr. Steady Moono, SUNY Schenectady President
Honorable Angelo Santabarbara, New York State Assemblyman
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.
Commissioner Roberta Reardon, New York State Department of Labor
Chief Eric Clifford, Schenectady Police Department

SUNY Schenectady is honored to be part of such an important initiative in support of Police Officers in the Capital Region and across the state. The apprenticeship program will take place for the next 12 to 14 months, as the recruits complete training with the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy and then the Schenectady Police Department’s Field Training Officers Program.