Livingston Cops Bring Back Free ‘Citizens Police Academy’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Police Department is bringing back its Citizens Police Academy, a free, 11-week program that gives residents a glimpse into the workdays and duties of their local police officers.

According to a news release from the LPD, the program helps to strengthen police-community rapport through an educational process, increase understanding of police practices and procedures, and dispose of misconceptions.

In turn, the LPD becomes more aware of the concerns and questions of the community it serves, police said.

Participants must be at least 21 years of age and reside or work in the Township of Livingston. Classes will be held every Thursday from Sept. 5 to Nov. 21 (excluding October 31), from 7 to 9:00 p.m.

Applications will be available beginning July 1. The class will be limited to 25 students; participants are encouraged to 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 2019 class is July 22, 2019. For more information, contact Officer Joy Klapal at jklapal@livingstonnj.org or (973) 992-3000, ext. #3229.

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