Conducted once per year, based on demand, this popular program has become more and more successful each time! It is set up to provide middle school-aged boys and girls with a week-long snapshot of what it is like to be a police officer. All "recruits" are awarded certificates of completion at a graduation ceremony.
Junior Police Academy Registration Opens: 4/15/25 @6PM EST
Registration Closes: When Max Applications are Received
Once All Spots Are Full: Please email SRO/Ptl. Juliano at: wjuliano@peqtwp.org to request to be added to a waiting list.
Dates: July 14 - July 18 ----- 9AM - 3PM
This is a First-Come First-Served program based on application returns.
Download Your Application Here
All applications must be returned to the Police Desk (530 Newark Pompton Turnpike) with all sections completed. You can return the application at any time of the day.
Academy Details
Some of the highlights of this week-long experience include:
- Firearms Safety
- Attendance at a Municipal Court session
- Daily Physical Training
- Fingerprinting/Crime Scene presentation
- Firearms demonstration
- First Aid and Fire Department presentations
- Inspection
- K-9 presentation
- Ride-a-long with an on-duty police officer
- Special Response Team presentation