Alternate
Route Program History
In 1993, the Somerset County Police Academy was the first Academy in the
State to offer private citizens the opportunity to receive basic police
training through a state approved Alternate Route Program. Acceptance
into this program is highly competitive. Candidates who are selected are
enrolled directly into the regular 24-week Basic Course for Police
Officers. Application costs, admission expenses, tuition and other fees
are paid for by the alternate route candidate. Since 1993, the Somerset
County Police Academy has successfully graduated and placed more than
200 individuals as a result of this program. The cost savings associated
with this program to our municipalities and taxpayers is estimated at
approximately $35,000 per officer. Participating counties in this
program are Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and Warren.
Since its inception in 1987, the Somerset County Police Academy has
developed a reputation as a leader in providing some of the most
challenging, innovative and comprehensive law enforcement recruit and
continuing education.
For more information on applying for the Alternate
route program please click on the following link:
http://www.raritanval.edu/police/alternate.htm
