South Brunswick Youth Police Academy Returns This Summer, Here's How To Apply

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Township Police Department is accepting applications for its 2026 Youth Police Academy, a free week-long summer program open to students entering sixth grade in September.

The academy will be held at the South Brunswick Police Department, 540 Ridge Road, with two sessions available: July 13-17 and July 20-24, both running 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Participants will receive hands-on instruction in crime scene investigation, arrest procedures, motor vehicle stops, fire safety and basic first aid. Each student will receive a police-issued uniform, including a T-shirt, shorts and hat. The program concludes with a graduation ceremony open to families, with a pizza lunch on the final day.

Space is limited to 30 students per session. The application deadline is May 1. Interested families can contact the Community Policing Division at aweingart@sbpdnj.net.