West Orange Junior Police Academy Begins June 22

The 15th Annual West Orange Junior Police Academy will be held during the month of June later this year.

The Junior Police Academy will be held from June 22 to June 26. Applications can be picked up at the West Orange Police Department and dropped off at the same department for review and evaluation. Applications can also be mailed to the West Orange Police and Justice Building, 60 Main St., or West Orange Police Department Juvenile Aid Bureau, 66 Main St.

According to the West Orange Police, in order to participate in the Junior Police Academy, your children must meet the following requirements:

• The child must be a resident of the Township of West Orange.
• The child must be between the ages of 11 and 14.
• The child must have at least a “C” grade average in school. A less than “C” average may not automatically disqualify the child. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis with just cause. Please attach a copy of your child’s report card to this application.
• The child must not have any conduct or disciplinary problems which could preclude him/her from successful participation in the Academy.

For more information, contact the West Orange Police Department at (973) 325-4038.