Alternate
Route Program History
The
Somerset County Police Academy was the first academy in the State of New
Jersey to offer such a program in 1993. The Somerset County Police
Academy’s Basic Police Alternate Route Program is certified by the New
Jersey Police Training Commission.
Candidates who are selected are enrolled directly into the 24-week
training cycle, which is one of the most comprehensive in the State that
can be best described as a blend of military and college training. The
environment is very challenging and requires a commitment to excellence.
During the training process, recruits are instructed in over 120
subjects to include: Police Professionalism; Criminal Justice Systems;
Criminal Law; Arrest, Search and Seizure; Communications; Emergency
Driving; Emergency Medical Training; Firearms; Self-Defense; Patrol
Practices; Motor Vehicle Law; Accident Investigation; Criminal
Investigation; and Physical Fitness.
Since its inception in 1987, the Somerset County Police Academy has
developed a reputation for providing quality training in all topical
areas. Over 1700 police recruits have been trained at the Academy, and
over 24,000 officers have been trained in a variety of law enforcement
continuing education related topics. The Police Academy is operated by
the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with Raritan
Valley Community College and law enforcement authorities in Hunterdon,
Middlesex, Somerset, and Warren Counties.
Scholarships are available for those individuals with economic need.
Those applying will be presented with the particulars concerning the
scholarship opportunity. Do not let finances preclude you from attending
if law enforcement is your goal!
To meet eligibility requirements, a candidate must (1) be a resident of
Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex or Warren County, (2) possess at least 60
college credits from an accredited college or university, as recognized
by Raritan Valley Community College, or possess two years of full time
active military duty or a combination of college and military that
equals two years,(3) have no criminal record, (4) be at least 18 years
of age (5) be a citizen of the United States, (6) possess a valid New
Jersey Driver’s license, (7) have a good driving record, and (8) be in
good physical condition.
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Alternate
Route Brochure
