The Evesham Township Police Department is hosting its second annual Junior Police Academy day camp.
The purpose of the Junior Police Academy is to provide young citizens with an introduction to law enforcement. The department’s goal is to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens and empower them to act as a positive influence in the community.
The academy provides an opportunity for officers and students to see each other as people, rather than as adversaries. It will also transform the traditional role of the police officer into a mentor and a friend, while encouraging our young citizens to be partners in building safer schools and communities.
While the students that attend the academy may not want to become police officers in the future, the program instills a confidence and sense of achievement that will benefit them for years to come.
The Junior Police Academy will cover a multitude of topics including: history of law enforcement, social media, gangs, motor vehicle law, DWI enforcement, teens and drug use, crime scene and evidentiary processing, active shooter scenarios, and a K-9 demonstration. Each day at the academy will begin with an hour of light physical training and military drill.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications and requirements:
- Must be a resident of Evesham Township
- Must be 11–14 years old (as of July 1, 2014)
- Must be recommended by a sponsor (Principal / Guidance Department, Law Enforcement Agency, a community representative, coach, or religious leader.)
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must be able to participate in physical fitness activities (push-ups, sit-ups, light calisthenics, etc.)
- Must be able to participate in a structured program
- Have no criminal background or disciplinary problems which may preclude him/her from successful participation in the Academy
The academy will run July 21–25 from 8:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at the Evesham Township Police Department. There is no cost.
Applications will also be available at the Evesham Township Police Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The applications will also be available online for download. Applications must be completed and turned into the police department in person by the deadline of May 30 at 4:00 p.m.
The space is limited to twenty participants.
If the applicant is selected, they will be contacted and further information will be provided.
For more information on the Evesham Township Police Department Junior Police Academy please contact Sergeant Erin Gorman or Officer Christine Schmidt via email at gormane@eveshampd.org or schmidtc@eveshampd.org. You may also contact them direct at (856) 985–6020.
