Update 03.16.2026: Please be advised we have reached the maximum number of applicants. We will not be accepting any more applications for the 2026 Belleville Junior Police Academy Program.

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The Belleville Junior Police Academy will run its Summer Course from June 26 through July 2, 2026. This is open to boys and girls currently in 6th and 7th grades that are residents of the Township of Belleville

The Objectives of the Junior Academy program are:

• Provide the attending recruit with an overview of the criminal justice field and its components.
• Have special guests and specialized Police Units share their expertise and knowledge through interactive demonstrations.
• Conduct off-site field trips to outside agencies, and tour the Essex County Police Academy in Cedar Grove, NJ.
• Develop the concept of teamwork, self-confidence, and enhanced communication skills in the recruit.
• Conduct both classroom and hands-on training in various fields including crime scene analysis, and physical training.

The program will take place from 8:30AM – 3:00PM, beginning Friday, June 26th, and concluding on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. All participants should arrive at the Belleville Indoor Training Facility located at 522 Cortlandt Street for a prompt 8:30AM start, with a brown bag lunch and water bottle; please label both.

*Dismissal on the first day, June 26th, 2026, will be at 12:30PM.*

*APPLICATIONS WILL BE CAPPED AT 60 RECRUITS BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS*

Interested recruits who meet the requirements should complete the application no later than 04/27/26 at bit.ly/BPDjuniorpoliceacademy26 or by scanning the QR code in the form below.

A formal graduation ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00PM at the Belleville High School Gymnasium. Attendance is limited to four (4) family members per recruit.

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