Youth Police Academy Applications Available In Manchester

MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester Township Police Department is accepting applications for its annual Youth Police Academy, to give Manchester students a glimpse into law enforcement.

The Youth Police Academy will be held July 31 through Aug. 3 at Manchester Township Police Headquarters, 1 Colonial Drive, and is open to kids who will be in sixth, seventh or eighth grades in September.

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 cadets will learn about various police procedures, the history of the Manchester Township Police Department and will include tours of police headquarters, a field trip to Ocean County Police and Fire Academy, and provide them with comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed in law enforcement.

The application can be found on the Police Department website and must be submitted no later than July 1, 2023. Please return the completed application and required information to Manchester Township Police Headquarters.