The College is set on 48 hectares close to the centre of Goulburn and provides and provides modern teaching and residential facilities for up to 650 course participants at any one time.

Some of the excellent training facilities available at the College include the modem high-tech driver training course, located near the main campus and capable of simulating a wide range of driving conditions; a fully established scenario village for simulated tactical and emergency situations; a state of the art, fully electronic pistol range; and a resource centre capable of linking with all major police services worldwide for the exchange of police operational information.

In 1981 the Lusher report called for a variety of changes to police training in NSW and included recommendations for a residential College, the appointment of some full-time academic staff, a longer recruit training period and a change of teaching methods to a greater understanding of social issues and the police role in the community.

In 1984 a residential College was established in Goulburn on the site of the former College of Advanced Education and an extensive building program since then has added many new and specialised facilities, including the driver training school, computer records, network, police library and chapel.

The NSW Police College now has facilities valued at an estimated $70 million and employs a total of 190 staff. It offers a broad range of courses such as:

Police Recruit Education Program, aimed at new recruits Constables Development Program, conducted in conjunction with Charles Sturt University Specialist Skill and Management Programs

The Police Recruit Education Program is conducted over 18 months and provides the graduate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes expected by the community of a modern police officer. This course is recognised as one of the best police training programs in the world.

Apart from offering direct training to every level of the NSW Police Service, the College also encourages police commanders to conduct their own staff education programs using the residential and teaching facilities available. Other State and Federal Government organizations are also offered the use of the College's facilities on a commercial basis.

The NSW Police College is administered by the NSW Police Service Education and Training Command and is located in McDermott Drive, Goulburn, NSW Australia 2580.

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