Monmouth County: Sheriff Shaun Golden is pleased to announce the graduation of 88 newly sworn law enforcement officers from the Monmouth County Police Academy. On May 28, 16 recruits of the 110th Basic Course for Police Officers, 47 recruits from the 61st Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers and 25 recruits from the 46th Basic Course for County Correctional Police Officers received their Police Training Commission certifications during a ceremony at Brookdale Community College.
“There is no higher responsibility than being a member of law enforcement, which exemplifies commitment to service, sacrifice and unity. These fine men and women have demonstrated that, by persevering and successfully completing intense training which has prepared them to serve and protect our communities, with honor and integrity. I’m proud of their accomplishments and commend all for a job well done.” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency runs the Monmouth County Police Academy.
Both law enforcement classes, which were combined, consisted of 22 weeks with more than 800 hours of training run through the Monmouth County Police Academy.
All recruits train in patrol concepts, defensive driving, professional development, weaponry and unarmed defense, criminal investigation, ethics, emergency medical care and physical training, along with a host of other courses. The Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers have full police powers while on duty.
Training for the corrections class was 19 weeks where they engaged in physical training and drill and learned how to properly use firearms, batons, handcuffing techniques, and mechanical restraints. They were also trained in unarmed self-defense and emergency medical response. Classroom instruction included topics on law enforcement and ethics, stress management, contraband and evidence processing, characteristics of inmates and drug interdiction and identification.
Upon successful completion of the police training commission approved curriculum, all the officers are well prepared to serve their respective law enforcement agencies and county correctional facilities.
“We would like to take a moment to welcome our newest police academy graduates to our Monmouth County law enforcement professionals,” said Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago. “These officers are choosing public service, knowing that they will have to earn the trust of the residents they will be serving. We fully expect that they are up to this challenge and will serve their communities with honor, pride and distinction.”
“Congratulations to all of the Police Academy graduates. Your dedication, discipline, and commitment to serving and protecting your communities are truly commendable,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We thank you for choosing a career of courage and public service, and wish you a safe and successful future in law enforcement.”
For a downloadable copy or this press release, click here: News Release – Recruits Graduate from the Monmouth County Police Academy
