Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer The Atlantic County Police Training Center is offering a NJ Police Training Commission certified course for “Special Law Enforcement Officers Class II”. Upon graduating these officers receive full New Jersey Police Training Commission Certification and have full police powers while working as a Class II Officer. The program runs Monday – Friday. The course hours are either 0700 – 1600 or 0800 – 1700 hours depending on the daily schedule. The program consists of 471 hours of training. The program includes courses in professionalism, ethics, history of law enforcement, the criminal justice system, New Jersey criminal and motor vehicle laws, laws of arrest, search and seizure, use of force, interviews, confessions and Miranda, laws of evidence, criminal investigation, narcotics, juvenile law, domestic violence, traffic enforcement, vehicle operations, stress management, first aid, community relations, physical fitness, defensive tactics, police baton, firearms and chemical agents. Additionally, officers are trained in practical exercises, training using “Airsoft” firearm pellets (real life decision making under live fire) and American Red Cross Community Water Certification. They additionally receive CPR certification through the American Red Cross. Cost of the 16 week program is $1000.00 for out of county agencies and free for In-County agencies. Many officers use this program as a stepping stone to full time police employment. Officers can apply for sixteen college credits through Cape Atlantic Community College. For further information contact the training center at 609-407-6724 or email us at nettles_jeff@aclink.org

Course is not currently scheduled.