Manchester Holding Youth Police Academy; Apply Now

MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester Township Police Department is accepting applications for its summer Youth Police Academy.

The academy will be held at the Manchester Township police headquarters from Aug. 14-17 and is open to students entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade in September 2017. They must be residents of Manchester.

"The Youth Police Academy is not a 'boot camp' for troubled youth, but a camp designed to operate like an actual police academy for those interested in law enforcement," the police department said.

The Youth Police Academy aims to educate cadets about various police procedures and and instilling a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed in the profession of law enforcement. Cadets will learn the history of the Manchester Township Police Department. There are tours of the police headquarters and a field trip to the New Jersey State Police Museum and Learning Center.

Cadets should be prepared for an experience spanning a wide variety of law enforcement techniques and training. We place strong emphasis on self-respect, respect of others, teamwork, and commitment to one’s goals. The curriculum will consist of educational activities as well as physical training activities.

To apply you must submit the following:

1. Completed application (Click Here to Download the Youth Academy Application Packet). Applications must be completed in black ink and signed.
2. One letter of recommendation from a teacher or principal
3. Completed medical certification form
4. Signed medical release form and civil liability form
5. Signed media release form
6. Completed essay question
7. Must be a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student by September of 2017. Must be a Manchester Township resident

Applications must be submitted no later than July 21, 2017, to Manchester Township Police headquarters,
1 Colonial Dr., Manchester.

Accepted students will be notified by the police department.

Anyone with questions can contact Patrolman Chris Cerullo at 732-657-2009, ext. 4201.

Photo via Manchester Township Police