Past Events

Conducting a thorough and complete background investigation is one of the best ways to prevent future problems in your agency. Once a person is hired the process to remove them can be arduous and costly. Many agencies rely on pre-911 pre-employment practices such as blindly accepting candidates with the highest physical and/or academic test results. [...]

DOCUMENT FRAUD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT This one day course, provided by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, will assist law enforcement (Patrol Officers as well as Detectives) with training that will enhance their ability to recognize and identify fraudulent documents. With emerging technology it has become increasingly difficult to identify fraudulent documents. Students will learn what tools [...]

This 2-day block of instruction will encompass both the Taser X2/X26P End User and the New Jersey Police Training Commission Conducted Energy Device Certification Courses. OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ONLY! Prerequisites: Attendee must be authorized to carry and use a CED by the chief executive of his/her agency. Attendee must complete the Conducted Energy Device Instructor/Operator [...]

This course is designed specifically for law enforcement officers. The focus of this training is to prepare investigators to conduct court-preferred methods of interviewing and interrogation techniques by incorporating non-verbal and behavioral analysis (body language) as well as grammatical clues to support truth and deception. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able [...]

K9 Officers are expected to perform a variety of tasks from apprehending suspects to conducting searches for evidence. K9 Officers must stay current on very specific areas of not only arrest, search and seizure but the use of force as well. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the critical areas for [...]

lcome! If you're ready to learn how to find and write grants you've come to the right place. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. You do not need to work in the same profession as the host agency. [...]

This course is designed for experienced traffic crash investigators who have a good working knowledge of the techniques and applications of formulas taught in basic crash investigation courses and who wish to build upon that foundation with more advanced mathematical formulas used to analyze motorcycle crashes. You will be given a manual of applicable information [...]

THIS THREE DAY COURSE WILL EXPAND ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF ANY SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TASKED WITH ARRESTING VIOLENT CRIMINAL OFFENDERS. THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON AREAS INCLUDING TARGET RESEARCH, ARREST PLANNING, AND ARREST PHILOSOPHIES AND TECHNIQUES THAT DRIVE COMPLIANCE TO MAKE ARRESTS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. THIS COURSE WILL HIGHLIGHT, INDEPTH, THE APPREHENSION PROCESS FROM THE [...]

This awareness-level course presents participants with the core capabilities required for intelligence personnel from an all-crimes, all-hazards perspective. It encompasses traditional crimes, domestic and international acts of terrorism, and other potential crises. This course introduces entry-level intelligence personnel to intelligence and distinguishes between intelligence and information. Among the topics covered are the Intelligence Community, responsibilities [...]

Basic Crash Investigations (Formerly: Crash Investigation I) This two week course is designed to give officers, with little or no formal training in accident investigation, the proper techniques for systematically recognizing and properly recording damage at a motor vehicle collision. Related topics will teach students the techniques for proper gathering of critical evidence that may [...]

Police Matron Training This class, orchestrated by the Ocean County Department of Corrections, provides a standardized understanding of the duties and responsibilities expected of a police matron. The program discusses appropriate New Jersey statutes; ethics, personal safety, prisoner processing, handcuffing and search techniques, confidentiality, juvenile rights, report writing, observation, transportation of prisoners and a use [...]

Street Gang Recognition and Identification with an emphasis on MS-13. Gang history, tattoos, hand signs, colors, codes, graffiti and criminal activity are presented through the use of PowerPoint, lecture and video presentation. This course is designed to give a basic working knowledge of gangs and the basic ability to recognize and properly identify a street [...]

Physical Conditioning Instructor The Physical Conditioning Instructor course is a five (5) day class covering forty (40) hours of instruction. This course is designed to prepare law enforcement officers to implement and teach a physical fitness program in their respective agencies or in a police academy. It is a prerequisite for certification by the New [...]

The incidents of ACTIVE SHOOTERS has increased nationwide. Training your officers to respond to this life-threatening call is NOT AN OPTION. Active Shooter Incidents are Increasing and Evolving. SO MUST LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING! ​Recent Active Shooter events have revealed Law Enforcement must be prepared for an incident at schools, offices, malls and public events. Anywhere [...]

Police Officers and other 1st Responders encounter people with physical, emotional and/or cognitive disabilities, like autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the daily execution of their service. This specialized training provides officers, EMT’s and fire safety personnel tools and resources to effectively manage potentially difficult situations with these citizens. ​During this training, officers will learn and [...]

Cancelled as of 5/29/19 This New Jersey Police Training Commission-approved course is designed for Officers who plan to teach at Police Schools and/ or their respective Departments. Topics include selecting appropriate teaching methods, establishing goals and performance objectives and constructing lesson plans. An overview of the principles of learning, classroom management and the selection and [...]

Basic Internal Affairs Training is a 3-day course developed for county and municipal police departments. The course will provide comprehensive instruction in all aspects of the internal affairs function and the Attorney General's Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures. The course is intended for both newly assigned officers and experienced I/A Investigators. A sample of topics: [...]

The New Jersey Regional Intelligence Academy (RIA) will be hosting a two-day course called the Successful Use of Social Media for Criminal Investigations, Thursday, June 6th through Friday, June 7th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754, in the Gateway Building.  Lecture Hall #104 [...]

NJ Crossing Guard Training and Resources Program/Train-the-Trainer Class Are you currently working as a traffic safety officer supervising school crossing guards?  If yes, please join us for a crossing guard training program. About the Training:  The training will include discussion of crossing guard hiring, training and supervision procedures.  Also covered;  state and federal law and [...]

Obtaining Confessions and Admissions This 2 day course teaches various techniques to enable the officer to gain information and determine the accuracy of it during interview and interrogation processes. This course covers the difference between interviews and interrogations, preparing for and conducting professional, structured criminal interviews and interrogations more effectively, and different styles and proven [...]

Date Changed on 3/25/19 to the current date of 7/22-8/2/19. This seven (7) day course of instruction is presented by the Firearms Training Cadre of the Ocean County Police Academy and will be conducted at the Jackson Township Police Department Range facility. The first day will be a prequalification followed by seven days that will [...]