Crime & Safety
Brick Police Accepting Applications For Explorer Program
If you're interested in learning more about the program, open to those 14 to 21, there will be an information session in November.
BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department is accepting applications for its Police Explorer program.
The program is open to residents age 14 through 21 who have an interest in the field of law enforcement.
The Explorer Post "functions as its own police department with a chain of command and works several functions throughout the year, such as traffic assignments, security for events, and parades," the department said.
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Police Explorers compete in law enforcement competitions and are involved in charity fundraising.
"At our meetings we receive training in the many different aspects of police work and participate in hands-on scenarios. We also participate in ride-alongs with the Brick Township Police Department," officials with the Explorer program said.
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Anyone interested in joining the program is invited to the post's recruitment night, which is set for Nov. 15 at Brick Township Police headquarters in the municipal building at 401 Chambers Bridge Road. The event begins at 6 p.m.
For more information, email bbarnes@brickpd.com or call 732-262-1158.
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