The Senior Citizens Police Academy is a five-week course designed to increase communication, understanding and awareness regarding services with Senior residents and the public.
The Senior Police Academy is a program developed by the Passaic County Sheriff's Dept and Department of Senior Services.
During the 5-week course, participants learn about defensive driving and pedestrian safety, fraud and scams directed at seniors, crime prevention and gang awareness, 911 communications and prescription drug/alcohol abuse. For Information, please call (973) 569-4060.
Highlights and topics of the Academy include:
+ Crime and Safety Prevention information
+ Prescription Drug Abuse - Narcotics Awareness
+ K-9 unit Demonstration
+ Emergency Situation Awareness
+ Gambling Prevention
+ Graduation