South Brunswick Plans To Host Citizen Police Academy In Spring

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Police Department is planning to host a Citizen Police Academy in spring, Chief Raymond Hayducka said.

The class would begin in early March and end in mid-May. Attendees will meet once a week from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to learn about and discuss police practices like car stops, use of force, utilization of body-worn cameras, first aid, identity theft and more.

They will also participate in a practical exercise during week 10 where they will experience what it feels like to be a South Brunswick Police Officer.

The police department meanwhile is trying to gauge interest in the community. Residents interested in attending the spring session can send an email to CPA@sbpdnj.net by Jan. 27.

In the email, they need to list their full name, address and phone number.

If the department decided to host the academy in March, interested residents will be contacted through that email address with further directions.

The department hosted the 10th academy class last year, since the program was brought back in 2015. More: 12 Residents Graduate From Citizen Police Academy In South Brunswick

In December 2022, 12 residents graduated from the program.

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