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SUMMARY:Basic Co-mingled Recruit Class #128
DESCRIPTION:Our Basic Co-mingled Class #128 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday\, November 13\, 2026. \nPlease contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us.\nYou MUST request a seat by August 1. \nThe following are important dates for this upcoming class: \n\nChief’s PT Assessment date: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nPre-Academy PT Assessment date: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026  \n            -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Friday\, September 25.\nPre-Academy PT Re-test date: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\nApplication Deadline: Friday\, October 23\, 2026\nOrientation: Friday\, November 13\, 2026\nTentative Graduation: May 7\, 2027 \n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION PER PTC POLICY: \n\nThe PTC now requires that all applications and required paperwork be submitted to the Academy 21 days prior to the start of class.\nPTC-8 (Medical Clearance Form) is only valid for 90 days prior to the class start date.\nPTC requires a negative drug screening result to be submitted within 90 days prior to the class start date. The lab always runs behind\, so be sure to allot enough time to receive results in time. If you have not received the results of the drug screening then you must provide a copy of the specimen submission receipt.\nPTC requires that the Psychological exam be conducted no more than 12 months prior to class start date.\n\n*You MUST be hired by a department to be sponsored through the Academy\, there is NO open enrollment.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/bcpo128/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Practical Criminal Law for Patrol Officers
DESCRIPTION:Patrol 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.  \nThis course provides law enforcement officers with practical guidance on applying criminal law during real-world patrol operations. Officers regularly encounter situations requiring rapid legal assessment and decision-making. Understanding how criminal statutes translate into street-level enforcement is essential for effective policing and constitutional compliance. \nThe course examines the most common criminal violations officers face in daily patrol duties\, including offenses such as assault\, theft\, burglary\, drug offenses\, disorderly conduct\, weapons violations\, and domestic violence. Participants will learn how to identify the legal elements of these offenses\, recognize probable cause\, and properly articulate observations in reports and testimony. \nThrough scenario-based discussion and case examples\, officers will explore how criminal law is applied in evolving situations such as traffic stops\, disturbance calls\, suspicious person investigations\, when a person refuses to identify themselves and warrantless arrests. Emphasis is placed on recognizing criminal conduct\, determining appropriate charges\, preserving evidence\, and avoiding common legal mistakes that can undermine prosecutions. \nBy the end of the course\, officers will have a stronger understanding of how criminal statutes operate in the field and how to confidently apply the law to the common violations they encounter during patrol.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/practical-criminal-law-for-patrol/
LOCATION:Ocean County Police Academy\, 659 Ocean Avenue\, Lakewood\, NJ\, 08701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloodgood Training":MAILTO:allen.bloodgood@caselawforcops.com
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SUMMARY:Methods of Instruction
DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ONLY. COURSE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 18. \n**OUT-OF-COUNTY AGENCY REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.**\nThis 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 objectives and constructing lesson plans. An overview of the principles of learning\, classroom management and the selection and use of training aids will also be discussed. In addition\, students will learn to formulate questions and to evaluate progress. Each student is required to plan and present to the class two lessons on Police Related Topics: \n\nOne 10 Minute Presentation\nOne 20 Minute Presentation with required use of Training Aids\n\nThe student\, instructors and class members will evaluate the presentations. \nThis is a Police Training Commission certified course and only those that are serious about instructing should attend. Absenteeism and/or neglect of homework assignments are some of the reasons that a certification will not be awarded. Business attire will be the uniform dress code – no exceptions. CLASS WILL BEGIN AT 8AM DAILY. TARDINESS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/methods-of-instruction-dec/
LOCATION:Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center\, 200 Volunteer Way\, Waretown\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Specialized Training
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SUMMARY:Basic Co-mingled Recruit Class #129
DESCRIPTION:Our Basic Co-mingled Class #129 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday\, January 8\, 2027. \nPlease contact Kristen Shaw for availability at kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us.\nYou MUST request a seat by September 1 unless the class fills prior. \n*You MUST be hired by a department to be sponsored through the Academy\, there is NO open enrollment. \nThe following are important dates for this upcoming class: \n\nChief’s PT Assessment date: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\nPre-Academy PT Assessment date: Friday\, November 20\, 2026  \n            -recruit(s) must have a completed PTC-8 e-mailed to kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us no later than Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026.\nPre-Academy PT Re-test date: Friday\, December 11\, 2026\nApplication Deadline: Friday\, December 18\, 2026\nOrientation: Friday\, January 8\, 2027\nTentative Graduation: June 2027\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION PER PTC POLICY: \n\nThe PTC now requires that all applications and required paperwork be submitted to the Academy 21 days prior to the start of class.\nPTC-8 (Medical Clearance Form) is only valid for 90 days prior to the class start date.\nPTC requires a negative drug screening result to be submitted within 90 days prior to the class start date. The lab always runs behind\, so be sure to allot enough time to receive results in time. If you have not received the results of the drug screening then you must provide a copy of the specimen submission receipt.\nPTC requires that the Psychological exam be conducted no more than 12 months prior to class start date.
URL:https://oceancountypoliceacademy.org/events/bcpo129/
CATEGORIES:Training
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