Livingston Police Announce Plans For 2021 Citizens Academy

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Police Department recently announced plans for their third Citizens Police Academy, a no-cost, 11-week program designed to give participants an understanding of the operation of the department and a “working knowledge of what law enforcement entails.”

According to a news release from the Livingston Police Department, it is hoped that the 2021 program will strengthen police-community rapport through an educational process, increase understanding of police practices and procedures, and dispose of misconceptions.

The police department, in turn, will become more aware of the concerns and questions of the community it serves, officials said.

Participants must be at least 21 years of age and reside or work in the Township of Livingston. Classes will be held every Thursday from Sept. 9 to Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. Applications will be available beginning June 14. The class will be limited to 20 students; early registration is encouraged. Applications can be picked up at the Livingston Police Department or found online at livingstonnj.org/211/Forms.

The deadline to submit applications for the 2021 class is July 23. For more information, contact officer Joy Klapal at jklapal@livingstonnj.org, or (973) 992-3000, ext. 3229.

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