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SOMERSET COUNTY FIREARMS RANGE AND
FAST
ROOM SCHEDULE
2013
Police Academy Catalog
IMPORTANT
NOTICE REGARDING CLASS 48-13
November 8, 2012
Dear Alternate Route Candidate,
As a result of a policy
change at the New Jersey Police Training Commission, The Somerset County
Police Academy will not be conducting a January 2013 class. We have
rescheduled the class for June of 2013.
Your background
investigations will continue and we will be in touch with you for
scheduling the remaining parts of the selection process. In an effort
to be as fair as possible, we plan on offering all candidates an
opportunity to be a member of a future class provided they successfully
complete all remaining facets of the background investigation to include
the medical and psychological components.
This means that successful
candidates will remain on an eligibility list until the list is
exhausted. As a result of a new matrix promulgated by the Police
Training Commission, we are unable to determine exactly how many
candidates will be permitted in future classes until a particular class
date becomes closer.
Successful potential
appointees will be kept on the list and it will be incumbent on any
particular candidate to step out of the process if they so desire and to
notify the academy of such a decision. The academy will contact you in
reference to any scheduling regarding medical and psychological exams.
We believe that this is the fairest and most equitable method for
addressing this unforeseen issue.
Best of luck and
take the time to prepare both mentally and physically.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dr. Richard Celeste, Deputy Chief (ret.)
Academy Director
AUGUST 1, 2012
NEWS RELEASE
ALTERNATE ROUTE ORIENTATION
SOMERVILLE-Somerset County Prosecutor
Geoffrey D. Soriano and Somerset County Police Academy Director, Dr.
Richard Celeste announce that the Somerset County Police Academy will be
conducting an Alternate Route Orientation for potential candidates in
the January 2013 Basic Police Recruit Training Class. The Alternate
Route Program permits civilians to enter police recruit training on
their own without first being employed by a law enforcement agency.
The Somerset County Police Academy was the first academy in the State of
New Jersey to offer such a program in 1993. The Somerset County Police
Academy’s Basic Police Alternate Route Program is certified by the New
Jersey Police Training Commission.
Candidates who are selected are enrolled directly into the 24-week
training cycle, which is one of the most comprehensive in the State that
can be best described as a blend of military and college training. The
environment is very challenging and requires a commitment to excellence.
During the training process, recruits are instructed in over 120
subjects to include: Police Professionalism; Criminal Justice Systems;
Criminal Law; Arrest, Search and Seizure; Communications; Emergency
Driving; Emergency Medical Training; Firearms; Self-Defense; Patrol
Practices; Motor Vehicle Law; Accident Investigation; Criminal
Investigation; and Physical Fitness.
Since its inception in 1987, the Somerset County Police Academy has
developed a reputation for providing quality training in all topical
areas. Over 1700 police recruits have been trained at the Academy, and
over 26,000 officers have been trained in a variety of law enforcement
continuing education related topics. The Police Academy is operated by
the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with Raritan
Valley Community College and law enforcement authorities in Hunterdon,
Middlesex, Somerset, and Warren Counties.
Post-Graduation Scholarships are available for those individuals with
economic need. Those applying will be presented with the particulars
concerning the scholarship opportunity. Do not let finances preclude you
from attending if law enforcement is your goal!
To meet eligibility requirements, a candidate must (1) be a resident of
Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex or Warren County, (2) possess at least 60
college credits from an accredited college or university, as recognized
by Raritan Valley Community College, or possess two years of full time
active military duty or a combination of college and military that
equals two years,(3) have no criminal record, (4) be at least 18 years
of age (5) be a citizen of the United States, (6) possess a valid New
Jersey Driver’s license, (7) have a good driving record, and (8) be in
good physical condition.
Mandatory Orientation will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at
6:00 PM at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy
located at 402 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, 08844. The
written test is scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2012 at the same
location.
The pre-registration form is available on the Somerset County
Prosecutor’s Office website www.scpo.net. The registration form and a
$50.00 money order or certified bank check, made payable to the Somerset
County Police Academy, must be received no later than 3:00 P.M. on
August 31, 2012.
Those paying registration fees who decide not to sit for the written
test can receive a refund of the fees if they indicate that desire at
the end of the orientation session.
Click on this link for registration form:
ORIENTATION REGISTRATION FORM
Alternate
Route Program History
The
Somerset County Police Academy was the first academy in the State of New
Jersey to offer such a program in 1993. The Somerset County Police
Academy’s Basic Police Alternate Route Program is certified by the New
Jersey Police Training Commission.
Candidates who are selected are enrolled directly into the 24-week
training cycle, which is one of the most comprehensive in the State that
can be best described as a blend of military and college training. The
environment is very challenging and requires a commitment to excellence.
During the training process, recruits are instructed in over 120
subjects to include: Police Professionalism; Criminal Justice Systems;
Criminal Law; Arrest, Search and Seizure; Communications; Emergency
Driving; Emergency Medical Training; Firearms; Self-Defense; Patrol
Practices; Motor Vehicle Law; Accident Investigation; Criminal
Investigation; and Physical Fitness.
Since its inception in 1987, the Somerset County Police Academy has
developed a reputation for providing quality training in all topical
areas. Over 1700 police recruits have been trained at the Academy, and
over 24,000 officers have been trained in a variety of law enforcement
continuing education related topics. The Police Academy is operated by
the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with Raritan
Valley Community College and law enforcement authorities in Hunterdon,
Middlesex, Somerset, and Warren Counties.
Scholarships are available for those individuals with economic need.
Those applying will be presented with the particulars concerning the
scholarship opportunity. Do not let finances preclude you from attending
if law enforcement is your goal!
To meet eligibility requirements, a candidate must (1) be a resident of
Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex or Warren County, (2) possess at least 60
college credits from an accredited college or university, as recognized
by Raritan Valley Community College, or possess two years of full time
active military duty or a combination of college and military that
equals two years,(3) have no criminal record, (4) be at least 18 years
of age (5) be a citizen of the United States, (6) possess a valid New
Jersey Driver’s license, (7) have a good driving record, and (8) be in
good physical condition.
CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ALTERNATE
ROUTE BROCHURE
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