A community college sponsored by Niagara County
July 25, 2023
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and SUNY Niagara President William Murabito will host a ceremonial groundbreaking on July 25 for the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy training facility. The event will take place on SUNY Niagara鈥檚 Sanborn campus at 1 p.m.
鈥淭he Niagara County Legislature recognizes that we are very fortunate to have such a tremendous Sheriff鈥檚 Office, led by Sheriff Filicetti, keeping our communities safe and we want to do all we can to support them,鈥� said Wydysh. 鈥淲hen the Sheriff and SUNY Niagara leaders approached us about providing funding for a state-of-the-art law enforcement academy that would provide the best training available for those entering our local law enforcement agencies, the Legislature was quick to jump on board. We appreciate those who choose to pursue a career in law enforcement and this academy is an investment in them.鈥�
Filicetti emphasized the importance of comprehensive preparation for all who enter law enforcement. 鈥淭he expectations on the women and men in law enforcement have never been higher and the way we meet and exceed those expectations is through our training,鈥� he said. 鈥淪o, for recruits who attend the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, we are putting together a facility that will have cutting-edge training, will provide simulations of real-world situations and will ultimately prepare them for a very challenging but rewarding career.
The sheriff also acknowledged the collaboration that moved the project forward. 鈥淚 cannot say enough about the tremendous partnership between Niagara County Legislature, SUNY Niagara and the Sheriff鈥檚 Office,鈥� said Filicetti. 鈥淲hen we relocated the NCLEA a few years ago, we did so with a vision to create a modern, dynamic academy to train our future law enforcement personnel, and today鈥檚 groundbreaking is the first step in that direction.鈥�
鈥淭his new space will ensure that law enforcement education here in Niagara County is unparalleled within our region for years to come. Cadets who come here will receive training that incorporates the latest in technology and practice,鈥� said Murabito. 鈥淭he academy will create some fantastic opportunities for SUNY Niagara students pursuing degrees in criminal justice.鈥�
Construction of the 15,000 square-foot building began this past spring. The building, located on the north side of the college鈥檚 campus, will feature classrooms with movable walls, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 locker rooms, a reality-based training room and a use of force simulator. College officials anticipate that it will open in 2024.
The architect is LaBella Associates D.P.C, and the general contractor is Picone Construction. Other contractors involved with the project include D. V. Brown & Associates, Mollenberg-Betz Inc., and Frey Electric.
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh, Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti and SUNY Niagara President William Murabito will host a ceremonial groundbreaking on July 25 for the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy training facility. The event will take place on SUNY Niagara鈥檚 Sanborn campus at 1 p.m.
鈥淭he Niagara County Legislature recognizes that we are very fortunate to have such a tremendous Sheriff鈥檚 Office, led by Sheriff Filicetti, keeping our communities safe and we want to do all we can to support them,鈥� said Wydysh. 鈥淲hen the Sheriff and SUNY Niagara leaders approached us about providing funding for a state-of-the-art law enforcement academy that would provide the best training available for those entering our local law enforcement agencies, the Legislature was quick to jump on board. We appreciate those who choose to pursue a career in law enforcement and this academy is an investment in them.鈥�
Filicetti emphasized the importance of comprehensive preparation for all who enter law enforcement. 鈥淭he expectations on the women and men in law enforcement have never been higher and the way we meet and exceed those expectations is through our training,鈥� he said. 鈥淪o, for recruits who attend the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, we are putting together a facility that will have cutting-edge training, will provide simulations of real-world situations and will ultimately prepare them for a very challenging but rewarding career.
The sheriff also acknowledged the collaboration that moved the project forward. 鈥淚 cannot say enough about the tremendous partnership between Niagara County Legislature, SUNY Niagara and the Sheriff鈥檚 Office,鈥� said Filicetti. 鈥淲hen we relocated the NCLEA a few years ago, we did so with a vision to create a modern, dynamic academy to train our future law enforcement personnel, and today鈥檚 groundbreaking is the first step in that direction.鈥�
鈥淭his new space will ensure that law enforcement education here in Niagara County is unparalleled within our region for years to come. Cadets who come here will receive training that incorporates the latest in technology and practice,鈥� said Murabito. 鈥淭he academy will create some fantastic opportunities for SUNY Niagara students pursuing degrees in criminal justice.鈥�
Construction of the 15,000 square-foot building began this past spring. The building, located on the north side of the college鈥檚 campus, will feature classrooms with movable walls, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 locker rooms, a reality-based training room and a use of force simulator. College officials anticipate that it will open in 2024.
The architect is LaBella Associates D.P.C, and the general contractor is Picone Construction. Other contractors involved with the project include D. V. Brown & Associates, Mollenberg-Betz Inc., and Frey Electric.
Media Contact Information
Hal Legg
Director of Public Relations and Event Management
Phone: 716-614-2880 | 716-431-3973
Email: hlegg@niagaracc.suny.edu
