Academy of Law & Public Safety
Mr. Joseph Diver, Principal
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Mrs. Jenna Sauer, School Counselor & Anti-Bullying Specialist
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Location
255 West End Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
732-229-2446
ABR Grade Report:
Academy of Law and Public Safety(52)
Monmouth County Vocational School District(67)
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Description:
The Law Enforcement curriculum is designed to prepare high school students for careers in the fields of law and criminal justice. Students are challenged to achieve in integrated curriculum environment that is carried out by a team of math, science, English, history, physical education, and three law enforcement teachers.
Field experiences and work-based learning provide student experiences in various law enforcement settings throughout the county. Forensic science, anatomy, and statistics are taught through “hands-on” planned projects. Project studies include: identifying fingerprints, hair and fiber analysis, handwriting analysis, soil analysis, and blood spatter analysis.
Career Pathways
Occupational
Occupational
Municipal / City police officer
County sheriff officer / Park ranger
County / State corrections officer
State trooper
Probation / Parole officer
Federal law enforcement officer
Private security
Program Skills And Tasks
Complete a traffic summons
Complete police reports
Complete a search warrant affidavit
Conduct proper traffic stops
Perform proper search & seizure procedures
Properly secure & and investigate a crime scene
Perform basic first aid procedures
Administer CPR/AED: American Heart Association
Perform proper radio communications
Properly diffuse an escalated incident
Recognize NJ criminal & traffic laws
Demonstrate proper public speaking skills
Important Qualities
Detail Oriented
Law enforcement officers must follow specific policies and procedures when carrying out their daily duties.
Interpersonal Skills
Law enforcement officers must work closely with co-workers, victims, and the community. Sometimes victims and suspects are highly stressed, and the law enforcement officer must be sensitive to their emotions, as well as de-escalating incidents.
Listening Skills
Law enforcement officers must have good listening skills. They need to follow orders and directions form superior officers. They need to listen to people and conduct tasks such as a crime scene investigation.
Organizational Skills
Law enforcement officers must have excellent organizational skills. They should have the paperwork in place for investigations and court.
ALPS Admissions Prerequisites for Incoming 11th Graders:
Algebra I/Geometry
Two years of History (World and US History 1)
At least one year of World Language
At least one year of Lab Science
Two years of English
Two years of Physical Education/Health
College Credits Earned
Farleigh Dickinson University:
Intro to Crim Justice | 3 credits |
Diversity Corrections | 3 credits |
Intro Private Security | 3 credits |
Intro to Statistics 3 credits | |
Anatomy & Physiology | 4 credits |
TOTAL: | 16 credits |
Brookdale Community College:
English Com: The Writing Process^ | 3 credits |
Statistics^ | 4 credits |
US History^ | 6 credits |
Anatomy ^ | 4 credits |
TOTAL: | 17 credits |
^ Must fulfill dual enrollment requirements | |
Continuing Education
Brookdale Community College
Farleigh Dickinson University
Monmouth University
Rutgers University
Montclair State University
Penn State University
Certificates Upon Graduation
Special Law Enforcement One Course
Basic 911 Tele-communicator Course
First Aid/CPR/AED
Security Officer Resource Act
Additional Information
Skills USA membership and competitions
Uniform Requirements: see dress code
Work-Based Learning opportunities are available senior year