The Accelerated Waiver Basic Course for Police Officers training consists of mandated training set forth by the Police Training Commission.
Prerequisite: Applicants must be appointed as full-time employees of municipal, county or state law enforcement agencies, be a current certified Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer and conform to all the standards prescribed by the New Jersey Police Training Commission, including being granted a standardized waiver. Refer to the Academy Entrance Requirements for Police Recruits in the General Information section of this catalog.
DEPARTMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO ENROLL TRAINEES ONLINE. TELEPHONE CALL REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The Investigations: Principles and Applications course is designed to instill practical problem solving skills and techniques for investigations ranging from basic indictable offenses to major crimes. Topics to be covered include search warrants, miranda and interrogation, preparation
for testimonial hearings, cell phone and computer crime investigations, inmate telephone services and investigations, forensics, financial crimes and state police lab capabilities. The course, through presentations from experienced detectives, trial attorneys and experts in specialized fields, combines legal fundamentals with practical application to enhance the skills of all detectives, from novice to veteran.
CONDUCTED BY: MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
LOCATED AT: MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S BUILDING
In County: $25 Out of County: $100
Class Limit: 30
This is a five day course.
This course is designed to impart to the Officer the necessary knowledge in the field of firearms, to be capable of conducting Firearms Training and to operate a firearms range. This course includes instruction in basic shooting principles, various pistol courses, including night firing, shotgun training and range operations. The Officer must fire an average of 95% on three consecutive HQC-1 courses to successfully complete this course.
PREREQUISITE: The Officer must have attended a Basic Firearms Course and be proficient with firearms. Officers who are going to attend this course must report to the Indoor Range on Friday, TBD, at 9 a.m. with their service weapon, duty holster, belt and 300 rounds of lead-free frangible ammunition. Officers will be required to shoot the HQC three times and finish with an average score of 95% or above.
Ammunition is not provided by the Academy. Class size limited to 20 to ensure range safety and appropriate instructor to student ratios.
*** NOTE: Although out-of-county department are encouraged to enroll, in the event of high registration, Monmouth County departments will be given priority enrollment.***
This two-day course is designed to give sworn law enforcement personnel a clear understanding of how to respond to and intervene in an active shooter situation. Some of the topics to be covered include: history of active shooters, what to expect in an active shooter situation, contact
and rescue teams, building clearing, characteristics of active shooters and combat mindset. This course is hands-on.
Attire is Class B uniform or similar.
CONDUCTED BY: Monmouth County Police Academy PTC Certified Instructor(s)
LOCATED AT: MONMOUTH COUNTY S.T.A.R.S. FACILITY
In County: $25 Out of County: $100
Class Limit: 25