Approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission, the basic course includes the prescribed course of study that a police officer must complete as a condition for permanent appointment. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:1-8.4(c)7, the applicant must have previously completed a basic training course administered by the Police Training Commission for Correction Officers. The application must be completed and submitted 21 days prior to the start of the class.

Individuals cannot register for this class. You must be registered by a Law Enforcement Agency. 

Required Units of Study

• Internal Affairs 
• Professional Development 
• Human Relations
• Police Community Relations 
• Criminal Law
• Legal Requirements of Arrest
• Criminal Justice System
• Arrest, Search, Seizure
• Evidence
• Use of Force
• Vehicle Operations
• Unarmed Defense
• Patrol Concepts 
• Criminal Investigation 
• Agency Training

Announcements

Starting Date: T.B.D.

Dates on when physical assessments for admission will be conducted between shall be provided in the near future.   

Contact:

Melinda Prior
Police Class Coordinator
(973) 595-6411 ext. 2
Email