Crime & Safety
Long Branch Citizens Police Academy Looking For Applicants
Get hands-on experience about what it's like to be a police officer during the 8-week course
LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Long Branch Police Academy is looking for members for its sixth class, which starts on Tuesday, March 20.
The class will meet every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. for eight weeks at Brookdale Community College. It's open to individuals age 18 and over.
The academy's goal is to provide members with a greater understanding of police department operations. Participants will receive hands-on experience like ride-a-longs, firearms, K-9 demonstrations, tours of the police department and motor vehicle stops, according to the police department's Facebook page.
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Get the full application packet at: http://bit.ly/CPA62018
Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off to Headquarters at 344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740.
Please mark envelopes with "Citizens Police Academy" to the attention of Cpl. Graziano or Cpl. Leavy.
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Topics that may be covered include:
• Police department table of organization
• K-9 demonstrations
• Operational procedures
•Homicide investigations
•Legal System Overview –Constitutional/Criminal law
•Use of Force
•Traffic Enforcement-Motor Vehicle Stops
•Gangs
•Tours
•Dangerous drugs
•Personal Safety
•Firearms
•Meet/Greet City Council
•Domestic Violence/elder abuse
•Police hiring process
* Applicants must submit information for a criminal history check.
Logo: Courtesy of Long Branch Police Department
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