Training

ICS-200 enables responders to operate efficiently and effectively during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). Focusing on the management of single resources, ICS-200 builds upon knowledge gained from ICS-100 to assist responders who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the Incident Command System. Specific Course Topics Leadership & Management [...]

This program breaks down complex case law into an easy-to-understand format that focuses on the "best practices" when interacting with the public. Case law is difficult, right? Not anymore. This program breaks down complex case law into an easy-to-understand format that focuses on the "best practices" when interacting with the public. Throughout the class, real-world [...]

This course will assist law enforcement officers (Patrol Officers as well as Detectives) enhance their ability to recognize and identify the universe of identity-related documents issued by and relied upon by the MVC and the factors that motivate fraudsters. Emerging technology has made it increasingly difficult to identify fraudulent documents. Students will learn what tools [...]

Our SLEO I Class #57 is scheduled to commence March 6, 2026 with a graduation date of March 25, 2026. Please contact Det. Engrassia for availability at oceancountypoliceacademy@gmail.com. Click here for the OCPA Recruit Application

This course will assist law enforcement officers (Patrol Officers as well as Detectives) enhance their ability to recognize and identify the universe of identity-related documents issued by and relied upon by the MVC and the factors that motivate fraudsters.  Emerging technology has made it increasingly difficult to identify fraudulent documents.  Students will learn what tools [...]

Our Basic Co-mingled Class #126 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, April 24, 2026. Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat with Lt. John Tate. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Chief's PT Assessment date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Wednesday, March [...]

Our SLEO I Class #58 is scheduled to commence in May 2026, with a start date TBD. Please contact Det. Engrassia for availability at oceancountypoliceacademy@gmail.com. Click here for the OCPA Recruit Application

We will be holding a PTC 10-day Defensive Tactics Instructor course. This course is currently open to Ocean County LE only.

Our Basic Co-mingled Class #127 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, September 4, 2026. Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat with Lt. John Tate by June 1, NO exceptions. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Chief's PT Assessment date (tentative): Saturday, June 27, 2026 [...]