PCCD Trainings

Act 1994-44 established the constable and deputy constable training and certification program within the PCCD. Basic Training classes of 80 hours of instruction began in 1997. The Basic Firearms course is 40 hours and a 5-hour Annual Firearms Qualification Course is also available.  Annual Continuing Education for constables consists of 20-hours of instruction (8-hours in classroom and 12-hours online).

The Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff training and certification program was established as required by Act 1984-2 with amendments. The program consisted of 760 hours of basic training provided by Pennsylvania State University. Biennial continuing education of sheriffs and deputy sheriffs consists of 20 hours of instruction provided through Temple University. The Board also provides additional training for Sheriffs offices in the following areas: Basic and Advanced Supervisors training, Firearms instructor training, Patrol Rifle training and on-line optional training subjects.

Among other changes, Act 55 of 2022 amended Section 1310-B of the PA Public School Code of 1949 to establish new requirements for school safety and security training for all school employees in Pennsylvania. 

Article XIII-C of the Public School Code of 1949 requires that all school resource officers, school police officers, and school security guards successfully complete the Basic School Resource Officer Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) or an equivalent School Security Personnel course of instruction approved by the Commission.  All school security personnel intending to work in a school setting are required to receive this instruction prior to employment. 

​The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Office of Victims' Services (OVS) provides victim service professionals and allied professionals with trainings, workshops, and networking opportunities that support and enhance the invaluable role that they serve in helping victims of crime.