{"id":1497,"date":"2020-02-06T14:48:39","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T14:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/?page_id=1497"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:00:46","slug":"youth-police-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/youth-police-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Police Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.entry-title {\r\n   display: none;\r\n}\r\n.entry-header.has-text-align-center.header-footer-group {\r\n    display: none;\r\n}<\/style>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full tw-mb-0 tw-mt-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-700x210.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-150x45.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-768x230.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-1536x461.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-2048x614.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-1200x360.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/ucypo26-1980x594.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full tw-mb-0 tw-mt-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0372-1980x1325.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull tw-mb-2 has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f175346222e0dcb6c5ee69ebb0930e9b\" style=\"background-color:#18114a\">About the Academy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide tw-mb-3\">On behalf of Sheriff Peter Corvelli, we are pleased to announce that the Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office will be presenting our annual Youth Police Academy program this summer. Any student currently in grades 7 -12 in Union County may apply. This is a free program. Applications can be downloaded below. Program dates for students are as follows:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>7th and 8th grade <\/strong>&#8211; July 13 to July<\/span> 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>9th through 12th grade <\/strong>&#8211; July 20 to July 31 <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>8:30 am to 3:00 pm each day<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of the program is to familiarize students with the role of a Police Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will introduce participants to a hands-on experience of a wide variety of law enforcement functions as well as the various types of emergency services and the training that is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will have the opportunity to experience positive interactions with different facets of our justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Union County Sheriff\u2019s Youth Police Academy will take place at the John H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sheriff\u2019s Youth Police Academy is not a \u201cboot camp\u201d for troubled youth. It is designed to operate like an actual academy for those interested in law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignfull has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"469\" data-id=\"2462\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0035-700x469.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0035-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0035-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0035-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0035-768x514.jpg 768w, 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\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"469\" data-id=\"2467\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-700x469.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0464-1980x1325.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull tw-mb-2 has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e8c53bffcd2e67ee78aedf7852f52c0d\" style=\"background-color:#18114a\">What Subjects will be Covered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading tw-mb-3\">Physical Fitness Training, Military Etiquette, Drill and Ceremony, Basic First Aid &amp; Fire Safety, Police Baton Training, Handcuffing Techniques, Self Defense, Basic Crime Scene Investigations, Fingerprinting, Sheriff\u2019s Canine Demonstration and more.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignfull has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped tw-mb-0 tw-mt-0 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" data-id=\"2456\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0717-1980x1325.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" data-id=\"2457\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0474-1980x1325.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull tw-mb-2 has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-355fce8146a0b86f4680e3408153259f\" style=\"background-color:#18114a\">What is the Application Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading tw-mb-3\">The entire application must be filled out and returned for consideration. The entire application should include the following:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application\/Contact Information sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification and Release of Information and Photographs waiver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consent to Participate and Release from Liability waiver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Certification Form signed by a doctor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of applicant\u2019s most recent report card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must currently be in grades 7 -12 to be eligible. If you are home-schooled, please provide explanation of the equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/2026-academy-application.pdf\">dOWNLOAD aPPLICATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignfull has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" data-id=\"2469\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-700x469.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-1200x803.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0095-1980x1325.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/ucswat1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"234\" data-id=\"1531\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/ucswat1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/ucswat1.jpg 606w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/ucswat1-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/ucswat1-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull tw-mb-2 has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4a9ec1513213a82ee46bc3d1a182aae3\" style=\"background-color:#18114a\">How do I get an Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading tw-mb-3\">Applications are available by visiting your local guidance counselor\u2019s office or by downloading it here:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/01\/2026-academy-application.pdf\">dOWNLOAD application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/csu-youth-academy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1312\" height=\"966\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/csu-youth-academy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/csu-youth-academy.jpg 1312w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/csu-youth-academy-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/csu-youth-academy-700x515.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/csu-youth-academy-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/csu-youth-academy-768x565.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1312px) 100vw, 1312px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull tw-mb-2 has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d9c6ddf7fdcac7d8c1b73adf84465ab7\" style=\"background-color:#18114a\">What else should I know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading tw-mb-3\">The recruits will be introduced to a wide variety of emergency services and law enforcement functions and training through different hands-on experiences. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will undergo daily training in Drill and Ceremony to teach values and the importance of working as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This educational program will provide youth with an opportunity to learn respect for our laws while teaching them about their roles and responsibilities as citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will provide powerful insight into a possible career path that can only be obtained by staying clear of trouble and performing well in their academic studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1458\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-700x399.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-1536x875.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-2048x1167.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-1200x684.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/sheriff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/01\/DSC_0124a-1980x1128.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull tw-mb-2 has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e2aadf6295540b79dd07ef4171bba3e1\" style=\"background-color:#18114a\">Submitting your&nbsp;Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-shadow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Applications must be sent to the attention of:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">UCSO Training Unit \u2013 Youth Academy<br>Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office<br>15 Elizabethtown Plaza<br>Elizabeth, NJ 07207<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Students currently enrolled in Grades 7th through 12th<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.70 (B &#8211; Average)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Obtain consent of parent(s) or guardian (located in application)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Obtain medical release forms (located in application) from your physician.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Free Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is a FREE program! Recruits are only responsible for transportation to and from the academy, lunch, and black pants.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignfull tw-mb-2 has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-53e1811d98216f4a26f26e79ba048468\" style=\"background-color:#18114a\">Advisory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left tw-mb-3\">The Sheriff\u2019s Youth Academy will adhere to a strict paramilitary code of conduct. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All recruits will be expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the rules and guidelines of the John H. Stamler Police Academy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruits will be required to participate to the best of their abilities in all scheduled activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At any time the program director may terminate a recruit from participating in the Sheriff\u2019s Youth Academy for non-compliance with the rules set forth in the Academy guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Academy On behalf of Sheriff Peter Corvelli, we are pleased to announce that the Union County Sheriff\u2019s Office will be presenting our annual Youth Police Academy program this summer. Any student currently in grades 7 -12 in Union County may apply. This is a free program. Applications can be downloaded below. 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