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Fundamentals of At-Scene Crash Investigation (Little Egg)
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, NJ, United StatesIntended Audience This is an entry-level crash investigation course for sworn law enforcement officers responsible for documenting and investigating motor-vehicle crashes at the scene. Students are required to bring a calculator that, at a minimum, can perform square and square root calculations. It would be beneficial for the student to obtain a scientific calculator if [...]
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Technical Crash Investigation & Vehicle Dynamics Analysis (Lakewood)
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesIntended Audience This course is designed for sworn law enforcement officers who have demonstrated aptitude in crash investigation and who have the interest, ability, and departmental support to progress toward analytical crash investigation and, ultimately, traffic crash reconstruction. Prerequisites Successful completion of Fundamentals of At-Scene Crash Investigation, Basic Crash Investigation or an equivalent course. Students [...]
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Firearms Instructor Course
Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJThis course is now open to all departments. Limit 2 seats per department. Students must pass 3 consecutive runs of the HQC-1 OR HQC-2 (determined day of) on Day 1 with an 95% or better and score an 80% (32/40) on the HNQC on Day 4. Students must arrive with an above average shooting ability [...]
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Basic Co-mingled Recruit Class #127
Our Basic Co-mingled Class #127 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, September 4, 2026. Please contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat with Kristen Shaw by June 1, no exceptions. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Chief's PT Assessment date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Pre-Academy PT [...]
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Methods of Instruction
Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ, United StatesTHIS COURSE IS OPEN TO OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ONLY. COURSE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 18. **OUT-OF-COUNTY AGENCY REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.** This New Jersey Police Training Commission approved course is designed for Officers who plan to teach at Police Schools and/or their respective Departments. Topics include selecting appropriate teaching methods, establishing goals and performance [...]
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Motor Vehicle Stops & Searches
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesMotor vehicle stops are among the most frequent and legally scrutinized actions taken by law enforcement officers. A clear understanding of the constitutional standards governing vehicle stops and searches is essential to conducting effective roadside investigations while protecting evidence, cases, and agencies from legal challenges. This course provides law enforcement officers with a comprehensive understanding [...]
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9-1-1 Suicidal Caller: Communication, Intervention & Critical Decision Making
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis Course is NJ OETS Approved. This course is designed for 9-1-1 telecommunicators and front-line public safety personnel who may encounter suicidal callers during emergency calls. It provides the tools and confidence to handle these emotionally charged and high-risk situations with professionalism and empathy. Through a combination of lecture, real-life case studies, and guided discussion, [...]
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The Art of Interviewing (ft. The Forensic Interview Technique)
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesA properly conducted interview resulting in a truthful admission continues to be the strongest evidence in a criminal prosecution today. **If you get to the heart-you can get to the head-then you get to the truth** COURSE: 2-DAY THE ART OF INTERVIEWING (FEATURING THE FORENSIC INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE) FEE: $289.00 *****SEATING IS LIMITED***** Instructor: DSGT Mitch [...]
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Basic Co-mingled Recruit Class #128
Our Basic Co-mingled Class #128 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, November 13, 2026. Please contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat by August 1. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Chief's PT Assessment date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Tuesday, September [...]
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Practical Criminal Law for Patrol Officers
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesPatrol officers are often the first to interpret and enforce criminal law in real time. A clear understanding of how criminal statutes apply to common street encounters is essential for making lawful arrests, documenting probable cause, and building strong cases for prosecution. This course provides law enforcement officers with practical guidance on applying criminal law [...]
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Methods of Instruction
Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ, United StatesTHIS COURSE IS OPEN TO OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ONLY. COURSE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 18. **OUT-OF-COUNTY AGENCY REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.** This New Jersey Police Training Commission approved course is designed for Officers who plan to teach at Police Schools and/or their respective Departments. Topics include selecting appropriate teaching methods, establishing goals and performance [...]
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Basic Co-mingled Recruit Class #129
Our Basic Co-mingled Class #129 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, January 8, 2027. Please contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat by September 1 unless the class fills prior. *You MUST be hired by a department to be sponsored through the Academy, there is NO open enrollment. The following are important [...]