Junior Police Academy to give insight into the department
The Medford Township Police Department is hosting a weeklong Junior Police Academy Day Camp from July 17 to July 21. The purpose of the Junior Police Academy is to provide young citizens with an introduction to Law Enforcement. Our goal is to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens and empower them to act as a positive influence in our community. 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. When you bring police officers and children together, you get better police officers and better children.
What to expect at the academy:
The Junior Police Academy will cover a multitude of topics to include but not limited to: The history of law enforcement, gangs, motor vehicle and criminal law, DWI enforcement, teens and drug/alcohol use, crime scene and evidentiary processing, fire/EMS services, CPR training and police K-9 units.
Qualifications and requirements:
1. Must be a Medford Township resident
2. Must be entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade in September 2017
3. Must be recommended by a sponsor (Police officer, school principal, guidance counselor, community representative, coach or religious leader)
4. Must be in good academic standing
5. Must be able to participate in physical fitness activities
6. Must be able to participate in a structured program
7. Haze no criminal background
8. Attend a mandatory orientation July 14 at 6 p.m.
Applications will be available at the Medford Township Police Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Space is limited!
Completed applications must be turned into the police department in person by the deadline of May 19 at 430 p.m.
For more information on the Medford Township Police Department’s Junior Police Academy, please contact Lieutenant Arthur Waterman via email at awaterman@medfordpolice.org or at (609) 654–7511 ext. 108.
