Enroll for Bergen County Citizen’s Police Academy Class

County residents ages 18 and older can sign up for the Bergen County Citizen's Police Academy through Thursday.

The nine-week course is designed to teach participants about law enforcement policies and tactics, the Bergen County sheriff said in a news release.

“I have spent my career working hard to protect Bergen County residents, and a large part of that work involves building positive relationships with the community,” Sheriff Michael Saudino said. “Our Citizen’s Police Academy gives residents firsthand knowledge of the important work police do in their towns to enhance public safety and prevent crime.”

Participants will learn about a range of areas including homeland security, gang violence awareness, homicide investigations, K-9 patrols and forensics, according to a press release from the sheriff.

The next police academy class will begin Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. and meets once a week, the release said. 

The deadline to register is Sept. 15. To sign up for the Citizen’s Police Academy or for more information, contact the Sheriff's Office Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540.

Applications can also be download from bcsd.us, by clicking on Community Outreach, Adult Programs.