2024 Youth Police Academy Registration
The Hopewell Township Police Department will be holding its Youth Police Academy Monday, June 24, 2024 through Friday, June 28, 2024. The academy is open to any Hopewell Valley resident presently completing the 7th or 8th grade this year. Class times are from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Graduation will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 28th at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building.
The classroom curriculum will include such topics as: Criminal Law, Arrest Search and Seizure, Criminal Investigation, Traffic Stops/Motor Vehicle Law, Physical Fitness Training, The Court System, Juvenile Law, Crime Prevention, Evidence Collection, and Patrol Practices. There will be demonstrations on the Use of Police Equipment, Radar and Drug Identification.
Application forms for the Youth Police Academy are available at the Hopewell Township Police Department or on the Hopewell Township website home page which can be found at:
https://www.hopewellpolicenj.gov/programs/jr
All applications must be complete and returned to the Hopewell Township Police Department no later than 4:00 PM on May 21, 2024.
Questions regarding the Youth Police Academy should be directed to Det. Steven Ciosek at (609) 737-3100, ext. 5500 or