Every summer, the BCPO partners with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office to host a two-week, all-day Youth Police Academy for high school students residing or attending high school in Bergen County.

The motto of the Academy is “Honor – Respect – Commitment.” With strong emphasis on self-respect, respect of others, teamwork, and commitment to one’s goals, the cadets learn that these attributes can be achieved with focus, discipline, and personal responsibility.

The Academy curriculum consists of educational activities as well as physical training activities with a format similar to what actual police academy cadets experience. All of the squad instructors are sworn law enforcement officers, and the activities are presented in an interactive, educational, and hands-on manner with the goal of educating the cadets about public service, including law enforcement, emergency services, the judiciary, and county government.