Uniform & Equipment Requirements

Each Recruit shall have the following equipment in order to participate in the Law Enforcement training program administered at the Ocean County Police Academy.

Uniform:

(2) Long Sleeve Khaki Shirts
(1) White Crew Neck Short Sleeve Shirt
Academy Patch on Left Breast Pocket
Department Patch on Right Shoulder
SLEO I or II Patch on Left Shoulder (If applicable)
(2) Khaki Trousers
(2) Black Ties
(1) Black Leather Belt
(1) Black Leather Low-Cut Military Shoes (No patent leather or Corfam shoes)
(2) Pairs Black Crew Socks
(1) Black Baseball Cap (Flexfit Style with no logo)
(1) Black Tru-Spec H20 Proof Gen 2 Parka #2027*
(1) Black Tru-Spec Polar Fleece Jacket #2434*
(1) Black BDU Trouser (For Firearms Training)
(1) Silver Metal Name Plate (First Initial, Last Name)
- * If the Tru-Spec items are unavailable, substitute with:
  
  Propper 3-in-1 Hardshell Parka, Black, #F5436

Physical Training Uniform & Equipment:

(2) Navy Blue Sweat Pants
- Last Name 2″ Gold Letters across the rear seat
(2) Navy Blue Sweatshirt (Plain Pullover Crewneck)
- Last Name 2″ Gold Letters across chest and back
(2) Navy Blue T-Shirts
- Last Name 2″ Gold Letters across chest and back
(2) Navy Blue Shorts
- Last Name 2″ Gold Letters across rear seat of shorts
(1) Black Wool Watchman Hat
(1) Pair Black Athletic Gloves (Unbranded)
(1) Pair Running Shoes
(4) Pairs All White, Crew Height Athletic Socks
(1) Bath Size White Towel
(1) Indelible Black Laundry Marker
(1) Template (2” Letters)
(4) Chrome Wire Coat Hangers
(1) Shoe Shine Kit
(1) 16-20oz Clear Water Bottle

NOTE: BRING ALL ABOVE LISTED EQUIPMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF PHYSICAL TRAINING.

Firearms Equipment & Supplies:

(1) Department Issued Service Weapon with 3 Magazines
(1500) Rounds of New Factory Loaded Practice Ammunition (Must meet Definition of Equivalent Load)
(12) S.T. Pro Action Pistol Dummy Rounds or equivalent (Appropriate Caliber)
Must have Metal Case with plastic tip
(1) Pair of Firearms hearing protection
(1) Pair of wrap around eye protection
(1) Hand held Flashlight
NOTE: Agencies with weapon-mounted lights MUST have a hand held flashlight as well.
(1) Duty Belt
(1) Duty Holster*
(1) Duty Magazine Pouch
(1) Blue Gun, which is equivalent to Department Issued Pistol
(1) Gun Cleaning Kit

* Auto lock-trigger finger release style holsters are prohibited. (Ex. Blackhawk Serpa)

NOTE: DUTY BELT, HOLSTER, MAGAZINE POUCH AND BLUE GUN MUST BE AVAILABLE ON 1st DAY OF CLASS. ALL OTHER FIREARMS RELATED EQUIPMENT MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION 4-6 WEEKS PRIOR TO FIREARMS TRAINING.

Miscellaneous Equipment:

New Jersey Criminal Law & Motor Vehicle Handbook – must be physical copy and can be purchased at the link below (should have by orientation day):
https://www.blue360media.com/
(1) Bathing Suit (Water Safety Training)
- 1 Piece Suit for Women
- Swim Trunks for Men
(1) Towel (Water Safety Training)
(1) Fully Equipped Police Vehicle or Pursuit Rated SUV (EVOC Training)
(1) Vehicle for Every 4 Recruits

NOTE: ALL VEHICLES DESIGNATED FOR EVOC TRAINING MUST BE MECHANICALLY SOUND AND PASS INSPECTION BY THE EVOC INSTRUCTIONAL CADRE.

Uniform & Equipment Requirements

Uniform & Equipment Revised 01/22/2024