East Brunswick PD To Host Youth Police Academy In July

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 17th Annual Youth Police Academy.

The Academy will be held from July 7 to July 11. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the East Brunswick High School.

In addition, a final graduation ceremony will be held on the last day of the academy - July 11. The course enrollment fee is $150. The Academy can accommodate 30 cadets.

This year’s academy will be open to students from 13 to 17 years of age who reside or attend school in East Brunswick. This one-week program will provide an excellent opportunity for young members of the community to get a better understanding on how the East Brunswick Police operates and how the police officers serve and protect our community.

Each cadet will participate in team building activities and learn a great deal about respect and tolerance while having fun.

The program also includes a field trip to a local law enforcement site such as the New Jersey State Police Museum or equivalent.

Those who are interested in enrolling someone in this program, should complete the online registration via the East Brunswick Department of Recreation link and email the completed Applicant Packet to the Community Policing Unit.

If you are interested in enrolling more than one person, complete separate applications for each person. The registration deadline is May 11.

Since the number of seats are limited, applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Due to the high number of anticipated applicants and the limited class size, cadets who are new to the program may be accepted over previous graduates.

Find registration and application information for the East Brunswick Junior Police Academy by visiting www.eastbrunswick.org/269/Junior-Police-Academy. If you have any questions, contact the Community Policing Unit at (732) 390-6938 or CommunityPolicing@ebpd.net.

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