Goals & Philosophy

Goals

The academy has four established goals:

• To have the participants experience some of the training that a law enforcement officer receives.
• To allow the participants to gain a new perspective on what it's like to be a law enforcement officer.
• To familiarize the participants with the operations of the Newark Police Department and to experience some of the everyday tasks.
• To offer the participants a historical, present day, and future perspective of law enforcement. 

Philosophy

The academy’s philosophy focuses on the creation of a casual learning environment, where candid and open dialogue is appreciated, where the treatment of others with respect and tolerance is the standard, and where we understand that law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel live by a set of values and may be called upon to make the "supreme sacrifice" in the line of duty.

The program is designed to allow the participants to have a behind the scenes view of law enforcement, in the hopes of educating and rapport building.  Instructors will be candid and honest.  Some of the material presented may be offensive or provocative in nature.  The information presented will always have an educational benefit or purpose; it’s not done to sensationalize tragic events or make light of sensitive issues.  However, we believe it’s vital to gaining a new perspective and respect for the law enforcement profession.