Recruits at the college undergo a rigorous 20 week training course.

Trainees are taught a variety of skills relating to police vehicle use, firearms use, forensic techniques, negotiation and cultural awareness.

As well as ongoing officer training, the RNZPC hosts other non-police related courses, conferences and events.

The Memorial Building has a wall covered with plaques dedicated to New Zealand Police Officers killed on duty.

Prior to this, the police training facility was based next to the Trentham Military Camp in Upper Hutt.