Interview & Interrogations

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

*This course will be available in-person and remote. MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 4TH IN ORDER TO RECEIVE $100 DISCOUNT. This 2-day course teaches various techniques to enable the officer to gain information and determine its accuracy of it during interview and interrogation processes. This course covers the difference between interviews and interrogations, preparing for and [...]

$299

Basic Commingled Recruit Class #118

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Our Basic Commingled Class #118 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to tentatively commence on Friday, May 3, 2024. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024* recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 prior to this assessment Pre-Academy PT Re-test date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024* Application Deadline: [...]

Critical Incident Readiness for Patrol

THIS CLASS IS FOR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY Critical incidents are some of the most stressful and complex calls faced by officers. This class is designed to equip patrol officers with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively respond to these types of incidents. Through a combination of lecture and practical exercises, officers will learn [...]

$150

SLEO I Class #52

SLEO I Class #52 is set to commence on May 13 with a graduation date TBD. If you have any availability requests, please contact the SLEO I coordinator Det. Joe Engrassia at oceancountypoliceacademy@gmail.com

Cops and Kids

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

This one-day program provides an overview of the "do's and don't" while dealing with young offenders. If an officer is ever going to doubt themselves, it will likely be while dealing with a juvenile. Juvenile laws are complex and difficult to keep up with. Our experienced Juvenile Officer will review: Curbside Adjustments v. Stationhouse Adjustments, [...]

$175

Field Training Officer (FTO)

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

*This course will be available in-person and remote.​​ This Field Training Officer (FTO) Course trains the FTO to train, evaluate, and mentor recruits for work as law enforcement officers. This program covers the basic skills needed to ensure a trainee is ready to conduct solo patrols in a safe and professional manner. During the 2 [...]

$299

Radicalization, Sovereign Citizens & Extremists

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Our country is in the midst of an ideological civil war, and those in law enforcement find themselves in the crosshairs while trying to keep the peace. From the events that have unfolded in the past few years, from Charlottesville to January 6th, as well as historic terror attacks like Oklahoma City Bombing, we can [...]

$195

Miranda for Patrol

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Learn the complex rules of Miranda to ensure you obtain admissible statements! Many of us were able to recite the Miranda warnings from watching TV long before we became cops. Although we can recite them, many of us don’t really understand them. This class focuses on the basics of Miranda, when officers are required to [...]

$175

Developing & Refining the Essential Skills of Supervision & Leadership

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Course Summary: Effective front-line supervision is essential for the success of any law enforcement agency. It is here where the vision and planning of the organization is put to the test. The front-line supervisor implements the goals and objectives established by upper management and the senior executive. If the performance of the front-line supervisor does [...]

$299

Basic Crash Investigations

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Basic Crash Investigations (Formerly: Crash Investigation I) This two week course is designed to give officers, with little or no formal training in accident investigation, the proper techniques for systematically recognizing and properly recording damage at a motor vehicle collision. Related topics will teach students the techniques for proper gathering of critical evidence that may [...]

Free

Pedestrian/Bike Crash Investigation (IPTM)

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

As per NJHTS one (1) seat per department **Strictly limited to 30 students…all others will be added to a wait list** Pedestrian and bicycle crashes are one of the most frequent types of injurious crashes in urban areas. Because of their unique nature, special techniques are required to investigate and reconstruct these incidents. This course [...]

Free

2024 Ocean County Sheriff’s Youth Police Academy

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office Youth Police Academy will be held at the Ocean County Police Academy from August 5, 2024 - August 9, 2024. The objective of the Youth Academy is to educate the recruits on police procedures and hands on experience from highly trained officers in: S.W.A.T. Drone K-9 Mount Unit Marine Unit [...]

Safe Schools Resource Officer/Liaison Training

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Attendees will be given a working knowledge of the school resource officer concept and other school based policing programs. There will be a written examination and at least one graded practical exercise for each student. Basic course attendees will also be required to research and complete a handwritten lesson plan on a law related topic [...]

$450

SRO: Back to School Update

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Today’s School Resource Officer is expected to not only keep our students safe but have a solid understanding of both juvenile and education law. This one-day program provides a comprehensive overview on how to collaborate with school officials when conducting investigations, searches, and threat assessments. Topics covered include: investigating marijuana violations, when school officials are [...]

$175

Basic Commingled Recruit Class #119

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Our Basic Commingled Class #119 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to tentatively commence on Friday, September 6, 2024. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024*                            -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 prior to [...]

Advanced Crash Investigations

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

Advanced Crash Investigations (Formerly: Crash Investigation II) The two week course is designed to develop the officer’s skills in technically preparing accident investigation data and collecting follow up data required by Prosecutors, Defense Attorney’s, Claim Adjusters, Fleet Supervisors, Accident Re-constructionists and Highway Safety Engineers. Advanced Crash will no doubt enhance the credibility of your on-scene [...]

Free

Law Enforcement Rifle Readiness

THIS CLASS IS FOR ACTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY LE Rifle Readiness will focus on the skills required for effective deployment in LE situations and semi-annual qualifications. As in all RTG courses, there will be a focus on the fundamentals of marksmanship, building confidence in the student, and improving their ability to shoot accurately on demand. [...]

$310

Retail Theft & Street Level Gangs

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

This course will provide law enforcement officers with the understanding and tools needed to tackle the current trends of retail theft rings and street level gangs operating as criminal enterprises.  You will be provided with the investigative tools to recognize the key elements of organized criminal enterprises to include: retail theft rings, identity theft schemes, [...]

$195

Radar Instructor Refresher

Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States

This one-day course, provided by the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, consists of classroom instruction to enable current Radar Instructors to be re-certified. Basic principles of: radar, speed measurement, legal and operational considerations, instrument components and their function, record keeping and case preparation are discussed. *You will no longer receive notification that you are [...]

Free