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Junior Police Academy
What is the Junior Police Academy?
The objective is a week of education and fun through a police academy format. The curriculum will include various presentations from guest law enforcement agencies, field trips, hands-on activities and physical training to give the recruits an idea of what is involved in becoming a Police Officer.
Who can attend?
All applicants must be Livingston residents who are entering sixth, seventh or eighth grade in the fall of 2023.
Is there a cost?
There will be a fee of $100 per attendee.
When is the Junior Police Academy?
The academy will be held from July 10 through July 14, 2023 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How can I apply?
The application process is closed for this year's class. The class will be limited to 70 students, so register early. You can complete the application and print it online. Once completed, the application must be submitted via email to jklapal@livingstonnj.org. Please do not submit any applications outside of the above dates.
What if I have questions?
Please see the application for the answers to many questions. If your question is not answered by the FAQ, please contact Officer Ralph Kolbusz at rkolbusz@livingstonnj.org or (973) 992-3000 extension #3235.
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Police motorcycle demonstration
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Newark Police Department helicopter
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Recruits learning basic first aid.
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Recruits watched the NJ State Police Polygraph Unit administer a test.
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Officers from the NJ State Corrections K9 Unit gave a demonstration and met with recruits.
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Recruits on a field trip to Port Authority PD at Newark Airport.
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Junior Police Academy class of 2021
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Attendees got to meet officers from Newark Police Department's Mounted Police Unit.
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Junior Police Academy attendees pose near the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Station after taking a boat ride down the Hudson River from Alpine, NJ to the George Washington Bridge.
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The group visited the Livingston Fire Department.