South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy Starts Sept. 12

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka announced Thursday that applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2017 South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy.

The Academy aims to give South Brunswick residents a behind-the-scenes look at policing. A dozen officers and detectives will share their perspective and insights into the daily workings of the police department. The Academy will start on September 12. Classes will be held every Tuesday night in the training center at police headquarters for 11 weeks from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Graduation from the Academy is set for November 28. The Academy size is limited, so residents are encouraged to complete their application as soon as possible. That's a photo of the South Brunswick Academy in past years.

“The demand for the Citizen Police Academy continues to grow every year. This is an excellent opportunity for residents to meet and interact with the men and women serving you in your community daily," said Chief Hayducka. "Many of the previous participants explained that they had no idea all that police officers needed to know to do their job."

The Academy will offer training on a range of law enforcement topics including motor vehicle laws, criminal law and use of force. In addition, citizens will learn about crime scene processing, defensive tactic and internal affairs. The Academy will culminate with a day of practical exercises were students will handle simulated motor vehicle stops, disputes and other realistic scenarios.

In order to be admitted into the Academy community members must complete and application and go through a screening process. The application for the Fall 2017 Academy is attached to this Nixle message. Interested community members should download the application, complete it and return it to CPA@sbtnj.net. For more information on the Academy contact Julie Rebhorn at (732) 329-4000 ext. 7417 or email CPA@sbtnj.net.