Dutchess County Law Enforcement Academy

Sign up to take the next written civil service exam for deputy sheriff/police officer here in Dutchess County.

Registration for the exam is open and the deadline to sign up is August 9, 2024.

The exam will be held on September 28, 2024. Need help preparing? Sign up for one of our FREE prep classes being offered in July, August, and September.

For more info, please read the article.

Written exam for Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff/Police Officer set for Sept. 28 - Mid Hudson News POUGHKEESPIE – Sheriff Kirk Imperati has announced that the next written exam for the position of Deputy Sheriff/Police Officer has been scheduled for Saturday, September 28th. “We are very happy that the written exam is once again being offered and extremely excited to have the opportunity for ...

Thank you to those who attended our first class!

Our next FREE training session will be held on Saturday July 27th, at 108 Parker Avenue in Poughkeepsie.

Doors open at 9:30am and the session will run until 1pm. Please email [email protected] to register.

***Important change: the 8/14/24 session will be held at 19 Tucker Drive, Poughkeepsie, in conjunction with the Town of Poughkeepsie PD. This class will be held in their community room.**

On Wednesday, July 10th, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Training Unit will begin a series of preparatory classes for an expected Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer civil service exam in the fall of 2024.

Doors open at 5pm and the class will start promptly at 5:30pm. Please bring something to write with, and a light snack/water are encouraged. The course will run until about 8:30pm. While preregistration is encouraged, you can walk in day of.

Dutchess County residents and those in surrounding counties are welcome to partake. Classes will be held in July, August, and September. For more information see the below flyer.

The civil service written test for Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer is expected to be in the fall of 2024. If you would like to attend a written test prep. course being offered over the summer here in Dutchess County, please see below.

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Training Unit / Recruitment Team, in conjunction with several local Dutchess County Police Agencies, will be conducting a series of written test prep. courses to help prepare applicants for the Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer Civil Service Exam that is expected in the Fall of 2024.

These courses are FREE and open to anyone who is anticipating taking the exam. Courses will be at the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center (subject to change) on:
Wednesday (5:30p-8:30p): July 10th, July 31st, August 14th, August 28th, & September 4th
Saturday (10a-1p): July 27th, August 10th, & September 14th

If you are interested in attending a course, you can pre-register by emailing your name and phone number to: [email protected]. A member of the Training Bureau will record your registration and may provide you with additional information if needed.

🚨🚨🚨Important Class Update🚨🚨🚨

The PVFD class listed below, which was scheduled for June 18th, WILL NOW BE HELD ON JUNE 19th.

Same location and start time, but the class will now be on Wednesday night. Please reach out to the organizers if you already signed up and have a conflict with the new date.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Remember and honor…

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Join Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati in pausing to recognize and honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect the security and safety of all Americans.

Memorial Day is also one of the busiest travel days of the year. If traveling, remember to plan, choose direct routes on safe roads, and keep an eye on weather forecasts to avoid driving in dangerous conditions. ALWAYS wear your seat belt and NEVER drive impaired.

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Civil, Pistols, and Records Bureaus will be closed today and will re-open Tuesday morning. The Sheriff’s Office main lobby is always available for police assistance.

🚨First Responder Resilience Press Release🚨

Two more classes still available for sign up:
June 6th-Millerton FD
June 18th-Pleasant Valley FD

See below for more information.

We would like to take a moment and thank everyone who came out today for the Dutchess County PT Civil Service Exam. Congratulations to all who successfully completed the exam. Good luck as you move forward in your journey of becoming a law enforcement officer.

We would also like to thank the area agencies who sent PT instructors to help administer the exam, as well as the DC Human Resources Staff for their assistance. It was great to see multiple jurisdictions working together, setting a good tone for the day, and providing a fine example to our future law enforcement candidates.

For those that were unsuccessful, remember to use this as a positive learning lesson. We saw a lot of great potential out there and hope you all stay motivated for the upcoming exam believed to be coming in the fall of 2024. We will continue our written exam and PT prep courses in the months to come. We hope to see you all back out there soon!

Thank you, again!

City of Beacon Police Department
City of Poughkeepsie Police Department
Dutchess County Sheriff's Office
East Fishkill Police Department
Town of Hyde Park Police
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept.

On behalf of Sheriff Imperati, the DCLEA instructors, and other area agencies that assisted, we wanted to take a moment and say thank you to all those who took advantage of the free PT training sessions we have been hosting.

These trainings had been ongoing since October and hosted by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with several local police municipalities. In total, the trainings were utilized by more than 150 area residents and had an average class size of 12-15 participants for each session.

It has been an honor and a privilege to watch the personal growth of so many during this experience. While we are excited to train the next generation of local law enforcement, we are just as privileged to have provided inspiration to the attendees on their personal and professional journeys in life. Take these skills acquired and continue to be better versions of yourself.

To all those taking the upcoming Dutchess County PT exam, we wish you all good luck!

City of Beacon Police Department
City of Poughkeepsie Police Department
East Fishkill Police Department
Town of Hyde Park Police
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept.
Red Hook Police Department

🚨FREE Training before County Exam Tonight🚨

The LAST FREE PT Prep Course will be held TONIGHT, Wednesday, May 1st, in conjunction with the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.

When: 6p-8:30p

Where: DCSO / DCLEA Training Room
108 Parker Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

🚨LAST FREE Training before County Exam🚨

The LAST FREE PT Prep Course will be held Wednesday, May 1st, in conjunction with the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department.

When: 6p-8:30p

Where: DCSO / DCLEA Training Room
108 Parker Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

🚨FREE Training Saturday🚨

The next FREE PT Prep Course will be held Saturday, April 27th, in conjunction with the City of Beacon Police Department.

When: 10a-12:30p

Where: Beacon High School Track
Hammond Field
122 Wilkes St. Beacon, NY 12508

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

🚨FREE Training Tomorrow and Saturday🚨

The next FREE PT Prep Course will be held tomorrow Wednesday, April 24th, in conjunction with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept..

When: 6p-8:30p

Where: Spackenkill High School Track
112 Spackenkill Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Additionally, we will be hosting a training on Saturday April 27th, 10AM, at the Beacon HS Track. This training will be hosted in conjunction with the City of Beacon Police Department.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

🚨🚨🚨FREE Training Reminder🚨🚨🚨

The next FREE PT Prep Course will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, in conjunction with the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept..

When: 6p-8:30p

Where: Spackenkill High School Track
112 Spackenkill Rd. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

🚨🚨🚨FREE Training Reminder🚨🚨🚨

The next FREE PT Prep Course will be held tomorrow Wednesday, April 17th, in conjunction with the Town of Hyde Park Police.

When: 6p-8:30p

Where: DCSO / DCLEA Training Room
108 Parker Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

Our hearts are with all Law Enforcement Officers and loved ones impacted by this tragedy.

TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY:

On Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at about 7:07 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle in the area of Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street. Police officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver refused to stop and fled the area. The officers lost sight of the vehicle but were able to record the license plate information.

Officers checked the vehicle registration and determined the registered owner resides on Darien Drive, in Liverpool, New York.

Syracuse Police responded to the address, along with members of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was found to be parked at a residence on Darien Drive.

Shortly after arrival, the police officers and sheriff’s deputies were encountered by an armed male and an exchange of gunfire followed.

One Syracuse Police Officer and one Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy were struck by gunfire. The armed suspect was also shot.

Both law enforcement officers were transported to Upstate University Hospital where life saving measures were conducted. The Syracuse Police Officer and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy succumbed to their injuries.

The suspect was also transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as well as with their brothers and sisters in law enforcement who are suffering in the wake of this tragedy.

We thank the community for their outpouring of support.

🚨🚨🚨Training Alert🚨🚨🚨

See the below flyer for information regarding a First Responder Resiliency Awareness Training being offered to Dutchess County First Responders.

This opportunity is being held at multiple locations, on multiple dates and times, over the next several months. It is open to Dutchess County Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, Corrections Officers, EMS, and Dispatcher personnel. Please consider sending representation from your respective agencies to learn more about this new Dutchess County initiative.

The next FREE PT Prep Course will be held this Wednesday, April 17th, in conjunction with the Town of Hyde Park Police.

When: 6p-8:30p

Where: DCSO / DCLEA Training Room
108 Parker Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

The next FREE PT Prep Course will be held this Wednesday, April 10th, in conjunction with the East Fishkill Police Department.

When: 6p-8:30p

Where: East Fishkill Community Center
890 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

Who can attend?
Anyone preparing for the expected upcoming Dutchess County PT portion of the civil service exam OR anyone considering a career in law enforcement and would like an understanding of what requirements need to be met.

Must be 18 years or older. See below flyer for more information.

The first PT Prep Class will be this Wednesday night from 6p-830p at the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, located at 108 Parker Avenue in Poughkeepsie. See the below flyer for the full line-up from now until May 1, 2024.

Some information will be subject to change, so like our page and check back for periodic updates.

City of Poughkeepsie Police Department
City of Beacon Police Department
East Fishkill Police Department
Town of Poughkeepsie Police Dept.
Town of Hyde Park Police

Join us this Wednesday night (4-3-24) at 108 Parker Avenue from 6p-830p for a continuation of the DCSO PT Prep Course. This program will be offered every Wednesday until May 1st. We encourage anyone taking the upcoming Dutchess County Civil Service PT Exam to attend these FREE training sessions.

Additional dates, times, locations, and agencies we are collaborating with to be shared soon. Check back for updates.

We would like to take a moment and thank all those who have been attending the PT Prep Courses over the past several months. We have seen tremendous improvement from those who have been coming on a regular basis and have enjoyed the questions/discussions about being a Law Enforcement Officer.

While we are waiting on confirmation, we did want all to be aware that there is a good chance these classes will continue into the month of April, starting next Wednesday. As soon as we have confirmation, we will post up a schedule. Please stay tuned for updates.

Sheriff Kirk Imperati and the members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office extend our deepest condolences to the members of the NYPD, family and the friends of Officer Jonathan Diller.

Yesterday, approximately at 5:58pm Officer Diller and his partner conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle which had illegally parked in a bus lane in Far Rockaway. During questioning, a passenger within the vehicle fired a gun at the officers, striking Officer Diller in the torso below his bullet-resistant vest. Officer Jonathan Diller was rushed to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition, where he later succumbed to the injury, and passed away.

*****Remainder: Free Training Tomorrow*****

Where: DCLEA 108 Parker Avenue Poughkeepsie

When: 6p-8:30p

What: A PT Course designed to prepare individuals for the Civil Service PT Exam

🚨🚨🚨Register ahead by emailing us at [email protected] or show up about 15 minutes before event start. See below for more flyer for more details. 🚨🚨🚨

🚨Reminder: FREE TRAINING TONIGHT!🚨

Join us at the East Fishkill Community Center, located at 890 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction, from 6p-830p for this free training opportunity.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the PT civil service exam and help you prepare for it by discussing nutrition and home exercises that can help you in your journey of becoming a Law Enforcement Officer.

Members of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and East Fishkill Police Department will be on hand to instruct and answer any questions during this amazing opportunity.

*****Free Training Wednesday Night*****

When: 6p-830pm

Where: 890 Route 82, the East Fishkill Community Center.

With: Members of the East Fishkill Police Department and Dutchess County Sheriff's Office

Please note the additional information in the flyer below regarding our remaining area training on 3/27.

Reminder: *****Free Training Tomorrow*****

6-830pm at 505 Main St. in Poughkeepsie with City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Please note the additional information in the flyer below regarding our other area trainings with the East Fishkill Police Department and Red Hook Police Department.

To all of the women who have graced our academy halls/classrom as students, and to those who continue their involvement as instructors, we say thank you.

International Women’s Day

Please join Sheriff Kirk Imperati in extending deepest gratitude and admiration to the remarkable women of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, as well as all women in law enforcement nationwide. We celebrate your achievements, honor your sacrifices, and acknowledge the crucial role you play in law enforcement!

*****FREE TRAINING TONIGHT AT DCSO*****

Physical fitness instructors from the Dutchess County Law Enforcement Academy will be conducting free training for anyone eighteen years of age or older interested in a law enforcement career.

This course is especially beneficial for those who took the Dutchess County Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer civil service exam.

Dutchess County Sheriff's Office
City of Poughkeepsie Police Department
East Fishkill Police Department
Red Hook Police Department