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YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY
The Youth Police Academy is
designed to provide young adults with a better understanding of police in
today’s society. This academy will expose cadets to some of the training,
procedures and technology utilized by police officers in order to provide the
tools necessary to form objective opinions regarding police action. The Rahway
Police Department hopes to increase the awareness and appreciation of law
enforcement and our organization.
HOW DOES THE YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY WORK?
The Youth Academy is a one-week program, which
will meet daily from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., June 28 – July 2. Lunch will be
provided to the academy participants free of charge.
Cadets will be required to participate in all
scheduled activities, including fitness training, military drills,
water safety, etc. The Youth Police Academy is not a “boot camp”
for troubled youth. It is designed to operate like an actual police
academy for those interested in law enforcement.
WHAT
SUBJECTS ARE COVERED IN THE YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY?
The following topics are covered during the
academy:
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Accident Investigation
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Crime Scene Investigation
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Radar/DWI
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Fingerprinting
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Water Safety
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Sheriff’s Department Canine
Demonstration
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Patrol Procedures / Motor
Vehicle Stops
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Physical Fitness Training
WHO CAN
APPLY TO THE ACADEMY?
Any City resident between 11 and 15 years of
age can apply. Applications can be obtained by calling the
Community Relations Office at 732/ 669-3612. Space is limited so
please return applications by June 1, 2004.
ADVISORY
The Youth Academy will adhere to a strict
paramilitary code of conduct. All cadets will be expected to
conduct themselves in accordance with these rules and the Youth
Academy’s dress code. Uniform shirts will be provided by the
academy.
Parental consent is required before anyone
is allowed to participate in the program.
HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?
For questions
regarding the Youth Police Academy, please contact the Rahway Police
Department Community Relations Office at 732/ 669-3612.
Download a
Youth Police Academy here.
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