Evesham Police hosting third annual junior police academy day camp

The Evesham Township Police Department is hosting its third annual Junior Police Academy day camp. The purpose of the Junior Police Academy is to provide young citizens with an introduction to law enforcement.

The goal is to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens and empower them to act as a positive influence in our community.

The academy provides an opportunity for officers and students to see each other as people, rather than as adversaries.

It will also transform the traditional role of the police officer into a mentor and a friend, while encouraging young citizens to be partners in building safer schools and communities.

While the students that attend the academy may not want to become police officers in the future, the program instills a confidence and sense of achievement that will benefit them for years to come.

The Junior Police Academy will cover a multitude of topics including, history of law enforcement, social media, gangs, motor vehicle law, DWI enforcement, teens and drug use, crime scene and evidentiary processing, active shooter scenarios, and a K-9 demonstration.

Each day with an hour of light physical training and military drill.

Applications will be available at the Evesham Township Police Department between the hours of 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The applications will also be available online for download at www.eveshampd.org. The space is limited to twenty participants. Completed applications must be turned into the police department in person by the deadline of May 15 at 4 p.m.

The academy will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 13 to July 17. There is no cost for the program but all recruits must be accepted through the application process.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Evesham Township
• Must be 11–14 years old (as of July 1, 2015)
• Must be recommended by a sponsor (principal / guidance department, law enforcement agency, a community representative, coach, or religious leader.)
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must be able to participate in physical fitness activities (push-ups, sit-ups, light calisthenics, etc.)
• Must be able to participate in a structured program
• Have no criminal background or disciplinary problems which may preclude him/her from successful participation in the Academy

For more information on the Evesham Township Police Department Junior Police Academy please contact Lt. Ron Ritter via email at ritterr@eveshampd.org or Ofc. Mike Trampe at trampem@eveshampd.org.

They can also be contacted by telephone at (856) 983–1116.