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Deadline approaches for Medford’s Junior Police Academy registration

The deadline for the week-long day camp, hosted by Medford's police department, is on May 17.

The Medford Township Police Department is again hosting a week-long Junior Police Academy day camp. The purpose of the academy is to provide young citizens with an introduction to law enforcement.

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Our goal is to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens and empower them to act as a positive influence in the community. It also seeks to transform the traditional role of the police officer into a mentor and a friend, while encouraging young citizens to be partners in building safer schools and communities.

The 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 evidence processing, Fire/EMS services, first aid and K9 units.

Qualifications and requirements include:

  • Must be a Medford Township resident
  • Must be entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade in September, 2019
  • Must be recommended by a sponsor (police officer, school principal, guidance counselor, community representative, coach or religious leader)
  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Must be able to participate in physical fitness activities
  • Must be able to participate in a structured program
  • Have no criminal background

Space is limited. Completed applications must be turned into the police department in person by the deadline of May 17 at 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the Medford Township Police Department’s Junior Police Academy please contact Lieutenant Jason Deroian via email at jderoian@medfordpolice.org, or at (609) 654-7511 x160.

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