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72 Graduate from Morris County Law Enforcement Development Course
MORRIS COUNTY — 72 students graduated from Morris County Law Enforcement Development Course on Monday, April 27.
The Law Enforcement Development Course is a 10-week course for college students interested in developing a career in law enforcement.
The course is a cooperative venture of the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the county’s Department of Law and Public Safety and the New Jersey Community Affairs Officers Association in partnership with colleges, universities and law enforcement groups throughout New Jersey.
Participants were introduced to the work of law enforcement to broaden their perspectives and understanding of the criminal justice system and to better understand what it takes to enter the field of law enforcement.
“The image of a law enforcement officer, for many, is formed by what they see on television or in the movies,” Kathy DeFillippo said. “The students who take this career development course will soon learn their perception of what it’s like to be a law enforcement officer is not reality.”
“This course was truly amazing, very informative and fun, and I got to meet some real professional law enforcement officers and build relationships with them and with the other students in the class as well, said Nicolas Limanov, one of the graduates. “I learned some neat tricks on how to stand out at an interview and what a perfect resume should look like. And best of all it was all for free because of the so many volunteers from various agencies who took the time out of their busy schedules to come and teach us. Special Thanks to William Schievella for all your hard work in putting together and running this program and the Morris County Freeholders as well for having this in the budget,” he said.
The Law Enforcement Career Development Course is a highly competitive program that was created in 2010, and it is the first of its kind in New Jersey. The course is recommended for college students interested in criminal justice, social sciences, and justice studies, as well as those students who are undecided but have an interest in pursuing careers in the field of legal justice.
Students got a closer look at law enforcement by being exposed to practical scenarios and hands-on instruction.
“The hands-on instruction given to the students is the critical component of this course,” said Freeholder Doug Cabana, the freeholder board’s liaison to Law and Public Safety. “It provides the students with exposure to the real world of law enforcement to help them determine if this career field is right for them.”
The Law Enforcement Career Development Course covered topics ranging from domestic violence, mock crime scenes and defensive tactics to dressing for success, health and wellness and preparing for the written and psychological exams.
The Morris County Public Safety Training Academy is located at 500 West Hanover Ave. in Parsippany.
Recreation Department announce summer sports programs
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Recreation Department announced new summer sports programs for the children of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
For more information including dates, times and pricing. visit the Parsippany Recreation website by clicking here
The following programs are available:
Girls Lacrosse Camp Ages 5-8
Girls Lacrosse Camp Ages 9-14
Boys Lacrosse Camp Ages 5-8
Boys Lacrosse Camp Ages 9-14
Parent and Me: Soccer Ages 2-3
Soccer Squirts 1 Ages 3-5
Soccer Squirts 2 Ages 3-5
Pre-Academy Soccer Ages 5-7
Boys Basketball Camp Ages 5-8
Boys Basketball Camp Ages 9-14
Girls Field Hockey Camp Ages 5-8
Girls Field Hockey Camp Ages 9-14
Multi Sports and Soccer Combo Ages 5-8
Multi Sports Camp Ages 5-8
Soccer Camp Ages 5-8
Multi Sports and Soccer Combo Ages 8-11
Multi Sports Camp Ages 8-11
Soccer Camp Ages 8-11
Total Sports Squirts Ages 3-5
Parent and Me – Sports Ages 2-3
First Baptist Community Church holds annual garage sale
PARSIPPANY — First Baptist Community Church held its annual garage sale on Saturday, May 2.
There was a large assortment of clothing, housewares, pictures, books, electronics, nic nacks and more.
First Baptist Community Church is located at 800 Vail Road.
For more information, click here.
The church was organized on April 14, 1963 with the name of First Baptist Community Church of Parsippany, NJ.
The vision of thechurch shall be to live as an inclusive community of faith, embracing people from all cultural backgrounds and demonstrating that …Christ is our peace who has made us one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility…Ephesians 2:14.
Lake Parsippany Fifth Graders held a car wash
PARSIPPANY — Lake Parsippany Fifth Graders held a car wash on Saturday, May 2 at the Parsippany Elks No. 2078 located at 230 Parsippany Road. The students were raising money for their upcoming graduation from Lake Parsippany School. In September the students will be attending Brooklawn Middle School
