Use of Force Instructor Program

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

Nothing 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 [...]

$350

Handgun Fundamentals for Females in Law Enforcement

Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJ

In 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 [...]

$275

Taser Operator Course

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

Make 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 [...]

Free

Document Fraud for Law Enforcement

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

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 [...]

Free

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 [...]

$299

Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #1]

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

This 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 [...]

Free

Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #2]

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

This 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 [...]

Free

Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #3]

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

This 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 [...]

Free

EMT Refresher – Airway

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

These 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.

$100

Basic ATV LEO Operator Course [Driving Session #4]

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

This 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 [...]

Free

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 [...]

$299

ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System

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

Course 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 [...]

Free

EMT Refresher – Medical

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

These 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.

$100

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 [...]

Free

Red Dot Pistol Instructor *LE ONLY*

Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJ

This 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 [...]

$500

EMT Refresher – Trauma

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

These 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.

$100

Vehicle Extractions & Hidden Hands

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

This 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 [...]

$195

MIL/LE Only Gunfighter Carbine

Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJ

NORTHERN 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 [...]

$800

MIL/LE Only Gunfighter Pistol

Jackson Police Range Facility 704 Dorathy's Lane, Jackson, NJ

NORTHERN 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 [...]

$800

Pedestrian/Bike Crash Investigation (IPTM)

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

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 addresses the special dynamics involved in pedestrian and bicycle traffic crashes. From reaction times to victim injury analysis to environmental factors, [...]

Free

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, 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 [...]

$195

AR15/M4 Armorer Course

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

$450

Model 870 Armorer Course

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

$450

Basic Comingled Recruit Class #123

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

Our 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: Chief's Physical Assessment: Saturday, June 7 (see information [...]

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 [...]

$195

Mastering Motor Vehicle Law: NJ Edition

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

Motor 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 [...]

$195

Tactical Spanish for Law Enforcement

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

This 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 [...]

$195

ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System

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

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 [...]

Free

Crowd Management & Mobile Field Force

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

Featuring 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. [...]

$1095

Case For Law Cops: The Basics

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

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 [...]

$175

Case Law for Cops: Search Warrants for Beginners

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

This 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 [...]

$195

Radar Instructor Refresher

Ocean County OEM/Miller Air Park 901 Route 530, Berkeley Township, NJ, United States

This 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 [...]

Free

Document Fraud for Law Enforcement

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

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 [...]

Free

Glock Armorer Course

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

Course 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 [...]

$300

Glock MOS Instructor Workshop

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

5 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 [...]

$500

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 States

You'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 [...]

$195

Case For Law Cops: Report Writing

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

Don'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. [...]

$195

Less Lethal Instructor Program

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

Course 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 [...]

$995

SIMUNITION® Scenario Instructor & Safety Certification Course

Ocean County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Training Center 1535 CR 539, Little Egg Harbor, United States

The 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 [...]

$755

Methods of Instruction

Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ, United States

THIS 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 [...]

Free

Case For Law Cops: Entries

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

This 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 [...]

$195

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       [...]