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Holmdel's Police Youth Academy Applications Are Due Monday
Want to learn about investigation techniques, K-9s and more? Consider a week at the Holmdel Police Youth Academy. Applications due May 15.
HOLMDEL, NJ — The last day to to turn in applications and photo waivers for the Holmdel Township Police Department's Police Youth Academy is this Monday, May 15.
The program runs from Aug. 7 to 11, for ages 9 and 10; and Aug. 14 to Aug. 18 for ages 11 and 12. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the sessions.
Among the topics to be covered are:
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- Military etiquette - rill and ceremony
- Handcuffing techniques
- Firearms safety
- Police canine interaction
- Basic criminal investigation
- Self-defense
- First aid and fire safety
- Water safety
The cost is $145 per student, which will include lunch each day, shirts, hats and necessary materials. Participants much wear khaki shorts or pants and sneakers.
Applications and the photo waivers can be found by clicking this link; by visiting HolmdelPolice.org and going to the link in our bio, or asking at the dispatch window in Town Hall.
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If you would like more information, contact Lt. Robert Philhower at 732-946-9690, ext 1761 or rphilhower@holmdelpolice.org.
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