Learn About Police Work Via Livingston 'Citizens Police Academy'

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Police Department will be holding their third Citizens Police Academy starting in fall. This is a no-cost 11-week program designed to give participants an understanding of the operation of the Livingston Police Department and what law enforcement entails.

The Police Department said, "The hope is that the instruction will strengthen police-community rapport through an educational process, increase understanding of police practices and procedures, and dispose of misconceptions. The police department, in turn, will become more aware of the concerns and questions of the community it serves."

Participants must be at least 21 years of age and either live or work in Livingston. Classes will be held every Thursday from Sept. 8 to Nov. 17 from 7-9 p.m.

Applications will be available beginning June 24, 2022. The class will be limited to 20 students, so register early.

Applications can be picked up at the Livingston Police Department or found online at livingstonnj.org/211/Forms.

The deadline to submit applications for the 2021 class is July 29, 2022. For further information, contact Officer Joy Klapal at jklapal@livingstonnj.org or (973) 992-3000 extension #3229.