ALBANY, N.Y. — All recruits in the 217th Basic School at the New York State Police Academy are undergoing a 40-hour EMS for Law Enforcement course as part of their training, officials said Thursday.
The course equips recruits with the skills to provide initial emergency medical care, including CPR for all age groups and proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Recruits must pass both written and hands-on practical exams to complete the EMS requirement and graduate from the academy.
The EMS course is a mandatory component of State Police training.