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August 20, 2024
Church Safety Teams Firearms Qualification
On Aug. 20, the Delhi Police Training Division held its Church Safety Team firearms qualifications. Over 30 people attended from churches in Delaware and Otsego counties. Also in attendance were Senator Peter Oberacker, Assemblyman Chris Tague and Assemblyman Joe Angelino.
The church safety program is offered free of charge to any religious organizations in the area. Contact Capt. James Small for further information on this specialized service.
July 23, 2024
NYC Assemblyman Chris Tague Visit
The Delhi Police Dept. Training Division hosted a visit by NYS Assemblyman Chris Tague at its James Small Firing Range in Delhi. Tague was shown the many improvements to the facility which has trained over 165 agencies and civilian organizations in recent years.
Tague, a strong supporter of the Constitution, notably the Second Amendment, addressed the many challenges facing New York gun owners in protecting their rights.
The audience of approximately 30 civilians and law enforcement officers coincided with the final phase of a two- day pistol permitting class for 11 students, offered by the division under the direction of Capt. James Small, its training coordinator.
Photo: Seen at the event, from left to right, Josh Morgan, Shirley Niebanck, Delaware County Republican Chairwoman, Katie Taggart, Capt. James Small and Assemblyman Chris Tague at the DPD James Small Firing Range on Tuesday, July 23.
Photo: Assemblyman Tague addresses the audience on firearm challenges facing New York gun owners and his position on strengthening the Second Amendment.
June 2024
Rich Kelly Award Ceremony and BBQ
The third Annual Richard Kelly Award presentation and barbecue were held at the DPD James Small Firing Range on Thursday, June 20.
The event celebrated the late Richard Kelly, an outstanding member of Law Enforcement (LE), and recognized the satisfactory completion of a two week Firearms Instructor Course for the 11 LE participants enrolled.
Organizer of the event, Captain James Small, master instructor and coordinator of the department's training division, explained that students needed to pass with a 90 percent or higher score on all firearms drills, firing approximately 1000 rounds during the course.
The most outstanding LE student, Officer Joe Horan with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, received the Richard Kelly award. Another award recipient, Officer Zachary Crain with NYSDEC, was named Top Gun for marksmanship.
"This was a hard working class that came together quickly, showing the ability to acquire new knowledge and then present it when running practical courses of fire on the range in a very short period of time," explained Small.
LE personnel, family and friends hosted a barbecue following the presentation ceremony.
April 2024
Practical Attack Training
The Delhi Police Department recently hosted a Practical Attack Training. The class was open to any law enforcement officer, as well as armed security officers. The training included the latest, up-to-date information in response to active threats in a variety of different venues. Scenarios included:
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Scenarios in a maze complex building
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3 story smoke house with reduced light scenarios
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Church setting with a pastor and church safety team members
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Active threat scenarios with K-9 unit assistance.
January 2024
Instructor Development Course
The Delhi Police Training Division recently held the NYS Division of Criminal Justice's Instructor Development Course (IDC) at the Capt. James Small Firearms Training Facility in Delhi, NY.
Ten students successfully completed the requirements to be certified as General Topics Police Instructor.
Additionally, Officer Richard Bell, Colchester PD, completed his Master Police Instructor certification under the direction of Capt. James Small, training coordinator.
Pictured from left to right are, Renee Gaston - Otsego County Probation, Joseph Horan - Nassau County Sheriff, Ryan Harrington - NYSUP Morrisville, Ryan Neer - Otsego County Probation, Joseph Muriel - Westchester County Corrections, Katy Mitchell - Walton Police Dept., David Morissey - Whitestown Police, Cody Welch - NYSUP Morrisville, William Corp - NYS DMV Investigations, Erick Erikson - NYS Dept. of Narcotics Investigations, and Capt. James Small - Delhi Police Training Division
June, 2023
The Capt. James Small Firearms Training Facility is now on Facebook!
The Delhi Police Training Division is pleased to announce that a new Facebook site has been established for the firearms training facility. The new site will have photos as well as a schedule for upcoming classes and events held at the facility. The new site is under Capt. James Small Firearms Training Facility.
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