Training - What We Are Doing
Penn State police officers currently receive ongoing mandatory and specialized training throughout their careers as mentioned here. UPPS remains committed to enhancing and improving our training efforts.
PowerDMS Training
All police officers, security, and staff, including lead administrators within the department, are enrolled in the Power DMS system, which allows for mandatory monthly online trainings on a wide array of subjects.
Initially, prioritized training consists of accreditation and high-risk training topics, such as:
- Use of Force
- Officer Wellness
- Emergency Management
- Supervision
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Mental Health
- Community Policing
- Criminal Investigations
- Compliance
- CPR/First Aid
- Traffic and Vehicle
- Trauma Informed Investigations and Interviewing
In 2023, training was completed in 12 different areas for a total of 14,950.55 hours, as noted below.
2023 Training Data
| Topic | Training Hours Per Assignee | Total Training Hours Completed |
| Compliance | All Staff | 2,111.5 hours |
| Communications | Police Dispatch | 30 hours |
| COP | Police Officers | 104.5 hours |
| CPR/First Aid Training | Police Officers/Dispatch | 1,349 hours |
| Crime Scene/CIU | Police Officers | 1,210.5 hours |
| DEI | All Staff | 523.75 hours |
| Emergency Management | All Staff | 827 hours |
| Mental Health | All Staff | 204 hours |
| Supervision | Supervisors/Civilian/Sworn | 494.8 hours |
| Traffic Vehicle | Police Officers/Dispatch | 338.5 hours |
| Use of Force | Police Officers | 7,091 hours |
| Wellness (Officer) | Police Officer | 666 hours |
| Total Training Hours | 14,950.55 hours |
For Emergencies, Call 911