1st Junior Sheriff’s Academy planned
NEWTON. The program July 21-25 is open to rising sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders interested in exploring the world of law enforcement and public safety.
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| 12 May 2025 | 09:31
The first Sussex County Sheriff’s Junior Sheriff’s Academy is planned July 21-25 at the county’s Public Safety Training Academy, 114 Morris Turnpike, Newton.
The program is open to rising sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders interested in exploring the world of law enforcement and public safety.
Up to 40 prospective recruits will take part in a week of hands-on training and educational experiences. They will be formally vetted for acceptance to ensure a positive and enriching environment for all involved.
The recruits will participate in daily physical training that includes team-building exercises, obstacle courses and healthy physical activities.
The curriculum also will cover law enforcement fundamentals, fire safety, first aid, drug abuse prevention, sheriff’s K-9 demonstrations, emergency operations drone demonstrations, rescue task force demonstrations, North Star Helicopter Medivac demonstrations, 911 communication and crime scene investigation.
The cost is $100. Applications will be posted soon on the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office website at sussexcountysheriff.com
The application deadline is June 19.
For information, send email to jracademy@sussexcountysheriff.com