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The Ewing Youth Police Academy Welcomes Students Interested in Law Enforcement

The Ewing Police Department Youth Police Academy is now accepting applications for the 2024 Youth Police Academy. 

youthacademy2024lowresEwing Township youth ages 12 - 14 are invited to come and learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Ewing Township Police Officer.  Our goal is to form positive partnerships between the youth of our community and the Police Department.

The Youth Academy will be held at Ewing Police Department during the week of August 19th. Classes will consist of seven (7) hours of instruction from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.  For the duration of that week.    The class dates are as follows:

  • Session 1 Monday August 19, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Session 2 Tuesday August 20, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Session 3 Wednesday August 21, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Session 4 Thursday August 22, 2024, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Session 5 Friday August 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Graduation follows)

PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES TO GRADUATE!

Youth will have the opportunity to interact closely with police officers through activities such as physical training, search and arrest techniques, crime scene processing, K9 and drone demos, and much, much more. Participants will receive a T-shirt and hat to wear as part of their “uniform.” Graduates will take an oath and receive certificates of completion during the celebration at the conclusion of the program.is a program designed to provide its participants with firsthand knowledge of the duties and responsibilities that are required of a Ewing Police Officer.

The Youth Police Academy will involve classroom activities, hands-on techniques, field trips, and police demonstrations. Some of the topics that will be covered include arrest procedures, criminal law, basic first aid, building searches, car accident investigations, crime scene investigations, fire safety, motor vehicle stops, and a museum visit.

All instruction, demonstrations and presentations will be administered and supervised by officers from the Ewing Township Police Department.

Class size is limited to the first 20 applicants. A waiting list will be formed with the remaining applications. It is important to complete and return your registration form as soon as possible. The applications must be returned ASAP. Return completed application form to:

Ewing Police Department

Attn: Det. Danielle Bethea

2 Jake Garzio Drive Ewing, NJ 08628

You will be notified by mail and given any additional information needed to attend the Youth Academy. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact Det. Danielle Bethea of the Ewing Police Department at 609-882-1313 ext. 7781 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Event Summary

Registration Begins:  in process

Registration Ends: Please register ASAP

Youth Academy Dates: Monday, August 19th – Friday, August 23rd

Location: Ewing Township Police Headquarters, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, NJ 08628

Eligibility: Open to all youth of Ewing Township, ages 12- 14.  Class size will be limited to the first 20 applicants on a first come, first serve basis.

Fee: There is NO CHARGE to participate.

All CDC COVID-19 protocols will be in place.

Application Form