Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield announce that classes will begin for her department’s Youth Police Academy. Beginning Oct. 8, the informational program will take place over the course of three consecutive Saturdays, ending on Oct. 22 with a graduation ceremony.
“Continuing on the success of our previous classes, the Sheriff’s Department is excited to once again offer the children of Burlington County a quality and engaging education on safety, fire, and law enforcement subjects through our Youth Police Academy,” said Stanfield.
The program, which focuses on safety issues important to youth, is free and covers topics such as: Avoiding Abduction, Animal Control, Fire Safety, Gun Safety, Police Canine (K9) and Safety With Strangers.
Those interested in attending should call the Sheriff’s Community Services Unit at (609) 265–3788. The classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Burlington County Human Services Building, located at 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, N.J. 08060. Morning snacks are provided on each of the Saturday mornings.
