Junior Police Academy
The Scotch Plains Junior Police Academy, Class #11, ran from June 27th Through July 8th, 2022.
The academy began every day with physical training and drill marching exercises.
Cadets then attended a class to investigate and solve a crime. Each day they received new clues, in person interviews, and updates, until they solved the crime on the last day.
There was a lunch period after the investigation class, followed by a daily afternoon demonstration and/or lecture which included: Scotch Plains Fire Department Extrication, Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, NJSP Northstar Helicopter, Union County Bomb Squad, Union County S.W.A.T. Team, Union County Sheriff K-9, High Risk Motor Vehicle Stops, Drug Abuse Resistance Education Lecture, and NJSP Internet & Social Media Safety.
Sergeant J. Brown of the Scotch Plains Police Department stated “It was 2 weeks of physical activities, lessons, lectures, and demos. It was a great year and I am expecting 2023 Class # 12 to be even better.”
Photos by Scotch Plains Police Department
