Kids & Family
Junior Police Academy Applications Open In Barnegat
Does your kid dream of being a cop? Applications for Barnegat's Junior Police Academy are now open for kids age 10-12.
BARNEGAT, NJ — Does your child dream of one day becoming a law enforcement officer? They can kickstart that dream and find out what it's all about by joining the Barnegat Township Junior Police Academy Class of 2023.
Applications for this annual program are now open. Kids between the ages of 10 and 12 can learn what it's like to be a member of the Barnegat Township Police Department.
This years program will be held July 10‐14 at the Joseph T. Donahue School (200 Bengal Blvd.). Classes begin promptly at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
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The Academy is limited to 25 students, and all applicants should be in good standing with their respective schools. Those who have had previous disciplinary problems at school or adverse interactions with the police may be disqualified - the program is intended to introduce students to a law enforcement career and is not meant for troubled youth, police said.
"The Junior Police Academy resembles the actual police academy with physical training and formation drills daily followed by instruction and demonstrations about the department's history, criminal investigations, gangs, SWAT, motor vehicle stops, defensive tactics and more," the application letter says.
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Proper accommodations can be made for those with disabilities.
You can find more information about the program and the application here. The first phase must be submitted by May 1, while the second phase and $75 application fee must be submitted by May 15. Contact Ptl. Brian Weber (weber406@barnegatpolice.us) for further information.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
