Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
NJSP Academy Camp Drive, Sea Girt, United StatesWe will be holding a 10 day Defensive Tactics Instructor course. All registrants need to be approved by Sgt. Thomas Slinchak, Sgt. Robert Stark or SFC. Alan Scalzullo, NJSP with a maximum of 20. This course will be held at the NJSP Academy in Sea Girt. Please e-mail kshaw@co.ocean.nj.us if interested in registering.
Retail Theft & Street Level Gangs
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis 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, [...]
Social Media Methods & Community Engagement
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThe course covers a range of topics, from investigative techniques and community engagement strategies to policy development and practical exercises. The "Social Media Methods and Community Engagement" course is a comprehensive program designed to equip law enforcement professionals with the skills necessary to effectively leverage social media for investigations, community engagement, and strategic communication. Participants will gain insights into selecting the right personnel, understanding essential equipment, and navigating legal considerations, including the complexities of [...]
Fraudulent Tag Enforcement Training
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis course offers comprehensive training on identifying and combating fraudulent temporary tags. Participants will learn about the most common trends used to manipulate license plates and evade detection. The course includes instruction on utilizing tools such as Carfax and other databases to verify vehicle information and detect potential fraud. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case [...]
Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #1]
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesThis two day course is recommended for any LEO who operates an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the course of their duties. A portion of this course will certify you on the ATV Rider Course through the ATV Safety Institute (ASI). LEO’s will be shown mounting/ dismounting techniques, patrol tactics, use of cover/ concealment, rescue/ equipment [...]
Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #2]
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesThis two day course is recommended for any LEO who operates an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the course of their duties. A portion of this course will certify you on the ATV Rider Course through the ATV Safety Institute (ASI). LEO’s will be shown mounting/ dismounting techniques, patrol tactics, use of cover/ concealment, rescue/ equipment [...]
Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #3]
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesThis two day course is recommended for any LEO who operates an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the course of their duties. A portion of this course will certify you on the ATV Rider Course through the ATV Safety Institute (ASI). LEO’s will be shown mounting/ dismounting techniques, patrol tactics, use of cover/ concealment, rescue/ equipment [...]
Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #4]
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesThis two day course is recommended for any LEO who operates an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the course of their duties. A portion of this course will certify you on the ATV Rider Course through the ATV Safety Institute (ASI). LEO’s will be shown mounting/ dismounting techniques, patrol tactics, use of cover/ concealment, rescue/ equipment [...]
Advanced Street Interviews
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States*This course is presented in-person or remote. This course is for patrol officers and detectives to effectively deal with the challenges of a roadside interview. Skills taught will enable officer to manage and control the environment and deal with time constraints. Practical exercises will reinforce instruction. Our highly-experienced instructors teach how to: Identify common criminal behaviors [...]
Criminal Investigation for New Detectives & Patrol Cops
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States*This course is in-person only. Designed to enhance and/or upgrade the skills of investigative personnel. This training is rated excellent by 100% of students. This course will provide a solid foundation of investigation skills and techniques for the detective or officer conducting investigations. Guidelines and skills needed to investigate a variety of crimes will be [...]
SLEO I Class #53
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesOur SLEO I Class #53 is scheduled to commence on Monday, January 6, 2025 Applications and all paperwork is due by December 16, 2024. Please contact Det. Engrassia for availability at oceancountypoliceacademy@gmail.com. Click here for the OCPA Recruit Application
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 [...]
Patrol Sergeant Essentials
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis class provides patrol sergeants with the essential skills they need to effectively perform their duties with confidence. The patrol sergeant has a critical role in every law enforcement agency. This class provides patrol sergeants with the essential skills they need to effectively perform their duties with confidence. In the class we cover the proper review of use of force incidents, managing critical incidents, crime scene management, reviewing reports, dealing with personnel issues and much more!
Patrol Response to Critical Incidents
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis class provides officers with the "best practices" for managing critical incidents, i.e. barricaded subjects. This program is designed to give first-line supervisors a comprehensive overview of the "best practices" when dealing with the initial response to a critical incident (barricaded subject, hostage situation, etc.) During the program, participants will do tabletop exercises and discussions on critical incidents.
Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States
D.O.P.E. | Drug Operations Proven Effective: Patrol Edition
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis program is designed to give law enforcement professionals a comprehensive overview of what it takes to conduct a successful drug investigation. This course offers patrol officers a unique insight to case strategies that are often underutilized and overlooked. Course highlights include: current drug trends, drug and paraphernalia identification, developing informants, interview techniques, conducting a [...]
Internal Affairs
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesCOURSE OVERVIEW This program is developed specifically for the New Jersey Internal Affairs Investigator. We will provide you the training that you need to know such as: The New Jersey Attorney General’s Internal Affairs Policy and Procedure How the Internal Affairs Investigation Process works from start to finish How to conduct an Interview of complainant, [...]
SLEO I Recruit Class #54
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesOur SLEO I Class #54 is scheduled to commence March 10, 2025 with a graduation date of April 7, 2025. Please contact Det. Engrassia for availability at oceancountypoliceacademy@gmail.com. Click here for the OCPA Recruit Application
Kids in Crisis
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesToo often police officers are dispatched to assist with an “out of control child” and their arrival can make things worse. If we expect responding officers to handle such an incident, they need the proper tools. This class is instructed by a child crisis specialist that will teach officers how to identify the type of [...]
2025 Public Information Officer Update
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesCOURSE OVERVIEW This one day course will go over the ever changing regulations and trends for dealing with the media, public, social media when releasing public information. The class will review new Attorney General Guidelines, emerging issues in dealing with the media from OPRA requests to Use of Force information, case studies of critical incidents [...]
Document Fraud for Law Enforcement
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis 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 [...]
OC Regional SWAT: Patrol Breach Course (AM Session)
Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ, United StatesThis course is designed to instruct the Patrol Officer how to I.D. and make entry into various types of doors. The course will cover the topics of: introduction to breaching, target analysis, manual tools, methods of entry and practical applications of topics covered. Required equipment: Eye protection Any agency issued breaching equipment if available. Not [...]
OC Regional SWAT: Patrol Breach Course (PM Session)
Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ, United StatesThis course is designed to instruct the Patrol Officer how to I.D. and make entry into various types of doors. The course will cover the topics of: introduction to breaching, target analysis, manual tools, methods of entry and practical applications of topics covered. Required equipment: Eye protection Any agency issued breaching equipment if available. Not [...]
Patrol Interview Tactics
Ocean County OEM/Miller Air Park 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ, United StatesProactive and Reactive officers within the law enforcement community will benefit from the skills and techniques taught with this training. Topics to be covered: Interview vs Interrogation Stress factors related to the autonomic nervous system Identifying case law that supports patrol officer initiated MV stops Motor vehicle target selection Pretextual MV stops Deceptive indicators Danger [...]
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 [...]
Case Law for Cops: The Patrol Edition
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis program is designed to give the proactive officer the tools they need to be successful in the streets. The program goes into depth with case law covering: investigative detentions, conducting motor vehicle stops, extending motor vehicle stops, developing probable cause to search motor vehicles, and for arresting occupants. We will also cover behaviors and [...]
OC Regional SWAT: Handgun Fundamentals Course
Manchester Twp. Police Firearms Range Sam Pitts Road, Manchester, NJ, United StatesThis block of instruction is designed to improve the weapon handling and marksmanship skills of all who attend and will be instructed by active members of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team only. This course has limited availability and is only open to officers currently working in Ocean County law enforcement organizations only. Required equipment: [...]
Radar Instructor Refresher
Ocean County OEM/Miller Air Park 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ, United StatesThis one-day course 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 due for recertification. It is your responsibility to renew [...]
OPRA for Professionals
Ocean County OEM/Miller Air Park 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ, United StatesIn June 2024, Governor Phil Murphy signed new legislation into law! Effective September 2024, many changes were made, including: voting records restraining orders for harassment anonymous GRC/court claims may be dismissed custodians responses presumed to be reasonable custodian liability shifts to agency 2026 - GRC complaints adjudicated 90 days - 120 days fee shifting NOT [...]
OC Regional SWAT: Rifle/Carbine Fundamentals Course
Manchester Twp. Police Firearms Range Sam Pitts Road, Manchester, NJ, United StatesThis block of instruction is designed to improve the weapon handling and marksmanship skills of all who attend and will be instructed by active members of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team only. It is specifically designed for those seeking a position on the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team. This course has limited availability and [...]
Dealing with First Amendment Auditors
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesWe all cringe when we see the viral video of a First Amendment auditor baiting a police officer and they fall for it. Many police officers lack training on the First Amendment and what citizens are entitled to do. While citizens are allowed to exercise a right, they are not entitled to break a law [...]
Front Line Supervision Program
Ocean County OEM/Miller Air Park 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ, United StatesThis cutting edge, comprehensive professional development program is designed for Front Line Supervisors, and those about to assume their first supervisory role. The course was developed as a result of an extensive needs assessment that examined current best practices and identified gaps that exist within the New Jersey law enforcement community. Through careful design, our [...]
Radar Instructor Course
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesPRE-REQUISITE: ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE CERTIFIED RADAR OPERATORS FOR TWO YEARS This three-day course will provide the sending agency with a certified instructor in Police Traffic Radar Operations, who will then be able to certify and re-certify radar operators at the department level. This program provides the student with the fundamental knowledge from which to [...]
Taser Instructor Course
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesX2/T7 Taser Instructor Course **OCEAN COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY** Please email Lt. H. Foltz at hfoltz@co.ocean.nj.us for registration and include the following information: Name & agency Email address Model Taser your certifying on as an instructor. X2 and T7 have different requirements and you must provide all the equipment for that platform as outlined below. [...]
Interview & Interrogation
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States*This course is presented in-person or remote. 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 conducting professional, structured criminal interviews and interrogations more effectively, and the different styles [...]
Advanced Crash Investigations
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesAdvanced 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 [...]
Conducting Sexual Assault Investigations
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States*This course is presented in-person or remote. Sexual assault is one of the most complicated crimes to investigate. In the investigation and prosecution of most sexual assault cases, the role of the victim is much more important than in other crimes since the victim is usually the sole witness to the crime. Unfortunately, sexual assault victims [...]
Dirty Money Investigating Financial Crimes
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis class will provide a foundation of financial crimes investigative methods and trends utilized to engage in the crimes of theft by deception, embezzlement, counterfeit checks, credit card fraud, identity theft, elder fraud, contractor fraud, cryptocurrency, and money laundering. This class is geared toward both patrol officers and detectives. During the class, case studies and [...]
Below 100 Intensive Training
Stafford Township Performing Arts Center 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ, United StatesBelow 100 is a national officer safety initiative that aims to reduce annual line of duty deaths to below 100, a number not seen since 1943. The United States has averaged over 150 officers killed per year in the last ten years. Together, we can bring that number to below 100. We have identified five [...]
Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Ocean County OEM/Miller Air Park 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ, United States
Understanding the Victim of Domestic Violence
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesAPFC is a New Jersey-based non-profit organization dedicated to ending intimate partner violence through education, outreach and awareness programs. Understanding the Victim of Domestic Violence covers: Best practices for responding to victims How to identify the emotional and behavioral impact of abuse on adults How to recognize issues that prevent victims from leaving; risk & [...]
SLEO I Recruit Class #55
Our SLEO I Class #55 is scheduled to commence May 19. Please contact Det. Engrassia for availability at oceancountypoliceacademy@gmail.com. Click here for the OCPA Recruit Application
Systematic Rifle and Pistol
Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJ**LE ONLY** Systematic Rifle/Pistol was designed to help build performance with both rifle and pistol fundamentals. The shooters will be pushed beyond their comfort levels to build confidence in weapon handling, understanding the balance between speed and accuracy, and will leave with an understanding of how to train accordingly. Class is limited to 20 [...]
Law Enforcement Contact with Sovereign Citizens
Ocean County College 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ, United StatesPolice Matron Training
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesConducted by: Ocean County Department of Corrections This class provides a standardized understanding of the duties and responsibilities expected of a police matron. The program discusses appropriate New Jersey statutes: Ethics, Personal safety, Prisoner processing, Handcuffing and search techniques, Confidentiality, Juvenile rights, Report writing, Observation, Transportation of prisoners and a use of force overview. Each [...]
2 Day Vehicle Tactics (LE/MIL ONLY)
Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJOur 2 Day Vehicle Tactics Course is designed to provide students with a better understanding of how to utilize vehicles in order to maximize their survivability in vehicle centered engagements. This course is centered around an environment that is organic to everyday life and gives shooters sound tactics and ballistic data to take back to [...]
Basic Crash Investigations
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesBasic 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 [...]
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 [...]
Use of Force Instructor Program
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesNothing is more challenging than teaching the use of force. This two-day program focuses on developing and executing a use-of-force program for agency in-service training. The program includes an in-depth review of critical case law and teaches attendees how to connect with the officers they are charged with training by using scenario-based learning techniques. Practical [...]
Handgun Fundamentals for Females in Law Enforcement
Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJIn this course, the shooters will be pushed beyond their comfort levels to build confidence in weapon handling, understanding the balance between speed and accuracy, and will leave with an understanding of how to train accordingly. Class is limited to 20 spots! Topics of instruction include, but are not limited to: Grip/sights/trigger fundamentals Drawing from [...]
Taser Operator Course
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesMake sure you complete the pre-course work for the operator course prior to attending. Pass this along to those listed below from your agency so they can plan accordingly. EACH student will need to bring the items listed below to complete the training. You will need to go on the AXON Academy website and complete [...]
Document Fraud for Law Enforcement
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis 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 [...]
Supervision, Leadership, and Mentoring
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States*This course is presented in-person or remote. This 2-day course is designed to prepare the newly promoted Sergeant or Lieutenant to better serve the officers in their command. This course will provide concepts and tactics of solid leadership and mentoring practices: The Critical Shift The rigors of leadership Leading as an executive How to help [...]
EMT Refresher – Airway
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThese EMT refreshers are for law enforcement only and will be instructed in 3 separate sessions. Student must have a valid CPR card at the Healthcare Provider level. Seats are limited. Course is 8 CEUs.
Criminal Investigation
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United States*In-Person Class ONLY This course will provide a solid foundation of investigation skills and techniques for the detective or officer conducting investigations. Guidelines and skills needed to investigate a variety of crimes will be taught including burglary, theft, fraud, homicide, suicide and suspicious deaths, vice and narcotic crimes, assaults, sex crimes, crimes against children and [...]
ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesCourse Overview ICS-300 provides an in-depth focus on the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) that includes the tools, practices, and procedures that are available in ICS to effectively manage emergency incidents or planned local events at a local Type 3 level. Expanding upon ICS-100 and -200, this course ensures that responders understand the basic ICS [...]
EMT Refresher – Medical
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThese EMT refreshers are for law enforcement only and will be instructed in 3 separate sessions. Student must have a valid CPR card at the Healthcare Provider level. Seats are limited. Course is 8 CEUs.
OC Regional SWAT: Basic Tactical Training for Patrol Officers
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States**Open to Ocean County Law Enforcement Agencies only. Course Description: This course is designed for patrol officers, detectives, and first responders seeking to enhance their operational readiness. It is not a prerequisite for, nor does it serve as a pathway to, the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team. This course provides patrol officers with the critical [...]
Red Dot Pistol Instructor *LE ONLY*
Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJThis Course is designed to teach LE Instructor Cadres in the proper foundations of deploying, shooting and Instructing officers on an RDS equipped pistol. Hardware (Install / Operation/ Back up sights/ Maintenance) Admin Mode: Kit positioning/ Equipment tips/ Proper Initial load Weapon handling guidance Zeroing – (Adjustments/Holds-Mechanical offset) Control factors (Grip/Sights/Trigger/Vision) Isolation of the Draw [...]
EMT Refresher – Trauma
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThese EMT refreshers are for law enforcement only and will be instructed in 3 separate sessions. Student must have a valid CPR card at the Healthcare Provider level. Seats are limited. Course is 8 CEUs.
Vehicle Extractions & Hidden Hands
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis training is being created due to the many current law enforcement experiences with violent resistive and dangerous subjects coupled with the rising hostility towards police officers and law enforcement in general. The need for proper vehicle extraction training is invaluable. Officers are expected to be able to handle a physical confrontation quickly, efficiently and [...]
MIL/LE Only Gunfighter Carbine
Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJNORTHERN RED'S GUNFIGHTER CARBINE COURSE IS FOCUSED ON MAKING THE END USER MORE CAPABLE AND COMPETENT WITH THEIR CHOSEN OR ASSIGNED CARBINES. Northern Red emphasizes the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship and increase the student’s ability to properly manipulate their weapon system. All marksmanship courses begin with a diagnostic and an in-depth discussion on the major [...]
MIL/LE Only Gunfighter Pistol
Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJNORTHERN RED'S GUNFIGHTER PISTOL COURSE IS FOCUSED ON MAKING THE END USER MORE CAPABLE AND COMPETENT WITH THEIR CHOSEN OR ASSIGNED PISTOL. Northern Red emphasizes the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship and increase the student’s ability to properly manipulate their weapon system. All marksmanship courses begin with a diagnostic and continuously add skills and discussions of [...]
Pedestrian/Bike Crash Investigation (IPTM)
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesPedestrian 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 addresses the special dynamics involved in pedestrian and bicycle traffic crashes. From reaction times to victim injury analysis to environmental factors, [...]
SRO: Back to School Update
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesToday’s School Resource Officer is expected to not only keep our students safe but have a solid understanding of both juvenile and education law, a challenging feat for any law enforcement professional, but do not worry, we can help! This one-day program provides a comprehensive overview on how to collaborate with school officials when conducting [...]
AR15/M4 Armorer Course
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesAdvanced AR15 Range Diagnostics
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesModel 870 Armorer Course
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesBasic Comingled Recruit Class #123
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesOur Basic Comingled Class #123 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, September 5, 2025. Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat with Lt. John Tate by June 18, NO exceptions. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 [...]
Miranda for Patrol
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesLearn 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 [...]
Mastering Motor Vehicle Law: NJ Edition
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesMotor vehicle laws can be complex and confusing. This one-day course provides a simple explanation of the most common violations officers encounter while on patrol and is designed to provide officers with the “best practices” when conducting motor vehicle stops. The program also introduces officers to detecting possible criminal conduct during stops. Officers will get [...]
Tactical Spanish for Law Enforcement
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis course will provide officers with an overview of critical phrases they need know to effectively communicate with Spanish speaking members of their community. Effective communication is critical for law enforcement and an inability to communicate can have dire results. As law enforcement officers we routinely interact with diverse groups of individuals, and we need the ability to communicate with them. The course is designed to teach officers basic communication skills during common police-citizen encounters with Spanish speaking [...]
ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesICS-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 [...]
Crowd Management & Mobile Field Force
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesFeaturing experiences from small-to-large protests, acts of civil disorder to large-scale riots, the Safariland™ Training Academy Crowd Management and Mobile Field Force Instructor course meets the needs of all sized agencies. Whether you are currently responsible for crowd management or anticipating the need for a mobile field force, this course has a lot to offer. [...]
Case For Law Cops: The Basics
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis 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 [...]
Case Law for Cops: Search Warrants for Beginners
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis class is geared to those with little to no search warrant training or experience. During this one-day course, we will teach officers how to properly write and execute search warrants and arrest warrants. No matter what your assignment is, this class is a MUST! Course highlights include: writing your qualifications, how to properly write [...]
Radar Instructor Refresher
Ocean County OEM/Miller Air Park 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ, United StatesThis one-day course 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 due for recertification. It is your responsibility to renew [...]
Document Fraud for Law Enforcement
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis 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 [...]
Glock Armorer Course
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesCourse Objectives: Understand and be able to explain the design features of the GLOCK Safe Action System Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and service Gen5 and previous GLOCK pistols by passing the Practical Examination and by scoring a minimum of 80% on the written examination. 3 year Certification upon successful completion for [...]
Glock MOS Instructor Workshop
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States5 year Certification upon successful completion. Hours: Day 1 & 2 - 8am-5pm. Day 3 - 8am-12pm. Required Prerequisites and Student Equipment: To be eligible to attend the GLOCK MOS Instructor Workshop, you must be a current Military or Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Certified or have completed the GLOCK Operator [...]
Basic Comingled Recruit Class #124
Our Basic Comingled Class #124 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, November 14, 2025. Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat with Lt. John Tate by August 27, NO exceptions. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 [...]
Roadside Drug Investigations
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesYou've made a motor vehicle stop based on reasonable suspicion and you suspect the occupants may be involved in the drug trade, but you are not sure what to do. We have you covered! In this class, we review: Current drug trends Items to look for Questions you should ask Cues and behaviors to look [...]
Case For Law Cops: Report Writing
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesDon't let a bad report ruin your case or your career! The most important part of every investigation is the report! What causes the most issues for officers are not their actions, but their documenting of those actions. This class will change that! While many other report writing classes focus on sentence structure, we focus on content. Proper grammar and punctuation are certainly important, but in the legal world, there is more emphasis on content. [...]
Less Lethal Instructor Program
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesCourse Description The Less Lethal Instructor Program provides the necessary training for a changing world. This course is comprised for four 8-hour instructor-level classes covering OC Aerosols, Impact Munitions, Chemical Munitions and Distraction Device Munitions. The student will acquire instructor-level knowledge of Defense Technology products, both technically and tactically, along with the skills necessary to [...]
SIMUNITION® Scenario Instructor & Safety Certification Course
Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United StatesThe Simunition® Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Course is designed to provide critical training to instructors who will conduct reality-based training within their department. The course will provide hands-on instruction in scenario-based training program development and training methodology and will give practical experience to students on the best use of Simunition® training products in a [...]
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 [...]
Case For Law Cops: Entries
Ocean County Police Academy 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, United StatesThis program is designed to give law enforcement officers a comprehensive overview of when they can enter a home. One of the most challenging decisions a law enforcement officer can make is when to make an entry into a home. Whether armed with a warrant or entering under an exception to the warrant requirement strict rules must be followed to ensure the entry is reasonable. Failure to follow these rules may result in the suppression of evidence or civil rights claim. During this course we will give you a comprehensive review of case law in this critical area. Some of the topics covered will be: Proper execution and entry with a warrant The Knock and Announce [...]
Basic Comingled Recruit Class #125
Our Basic Comingled Class #125 (Basic/SLEO II recruits) is scheduled to commence on Friday, January 9, 2026. Please contact Lt. Tate for availability at jtate@co.ocean.nj.us. You MUST request a seat with Lt. John Tate by October 20, NO exceptions. The following are important dates for this upcoming class: Pre-Academy PT Assessment date: Monday, November 24, 2025 [...]