The academy curriculum will be on a wide variety of law enforcement topics, specifically the issues that create the most problems for the communit  The academy participants will have an opportunity to understand the rationale police officers use to handle certain situations.  Students of the program will become acquainted with members of the department and come in contact with police officers through positive interaction in a learning environment.

The Police Department hopes that the Citizen Police Academy graduates will have a better appreciation for the complex nature of policing as an occupation, giving them a better understanding of the police department.

• The program will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:3 PM for eleven weeks.
• Applications must be picked up at the Long Hill Township Police Department, 264 Mercer Street, Stirling, NJ 07980, and must be submitted by January 31, 2003.
• Requirements for the academy:
  • All applicants must fill out a formal application.
  • Long Hill Township residents 18 years of age or older.
  • No Criminal History
  • Have a valid driver’s license with no suspensions or arrests.
  • Must be able to attend 90% of instruction not including graduation.
• Topics that will be covered over the eleven-week schedule include:
  • Myths vs. Realities of Policing
  • Patrol Functions
  • Criminal Law
  • Emergency Management
  • Detective Bureau / Investigations
  • Traffic Safety
  • Domestic Violence
  • Community Policing & Crime Prevention
  • Communications Section / 9-1-1