The Criminal Justice Center serves as a bridge between the academic community and a variety of practitioner training requirements. The Center assists criminal justice agencies by providing a selection of seminars, workshops and training programs and by conducting evaluations and studies of criminal justice operations and issues.

The Security Management Institute, which provides training, professional development, and consultation services for the private security industry is housed at The Center.

The Center is authorized by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide Peace Officer and Security Guard training.