JULY 9-13 REGISTER NOW: 6th Annual Junior Police Academy to be held July 9-13 The South Orange Police Department Youth Aid Division is very proud to announce its 6th Annual Junior Police Academy. The academy is open to all South Orange/ Maplewood residents who successfully complete the 5th, 6th and 7th grade this school year. (South Orange public schools or private schools.) The Junior Police Academy is designed to show students the training and preparation that goes into the making of a new Police Officer. The objective of the Junior Police Academy is to promote an environment where the students learn the basic principles of respect, discipline, drug and alcohol
awareness, teamwork, motivation and dedication to a "greater cause." Each student will gain a comprehensive understanding of the laws that govern our country and the legal process that protects our citizens. "Working together toward one common goal" is the theme of every academy day. The students will start the week as 24 individuals...and end the week as one team. Each child will see many police officers from the South Orange Police Department as well as other agencies in an up-close atmosphere emphasizing "cooperation" as the various agencies demonstrate their expertise.
This year, the Junior Police Academy will be held from Monday July 9 through Friday July 13. Space for this year's academy is limited to a maximum of 24 students. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. The fee for each student will be $75.00. Additional questions should be directed to Detective Mark Garrett, 973-763-3000 extension 7789. To download the application form, visit the South Orange PBA website at http:// southorangepba.com.
Main Street South Orange announces new “Business Watch” As a result of interest on the part of South Orange business owners, Main Street South Orange (MSSO) is organizing a Business Watch program in conjunction with the South Orange Police Department and Village Neighborhood Watch Program. The purpose of this program is to provide a notification system or chain for businesses to be able to communicate with each other and become more aware of activities in the business district, and in turn, reduce crime.
Another goal is to convey, simply and quickly, crime and safety-related information between businesses and the SOPD. The system may be used either for emergency information or other important information relevant to the business community. Potential uses of this program include alerting others to suspicious activities or persons, strange behavior of a customer, theft, violence of any kind, and defacement of town or private property. This watch program does not replace calling 911. In an emergency, or if you see a crime in progress or feel threatened in any way, always call 911.
The benefits of Business Watch are much like Neighborhood Watch. There will be a designated director who receives information and will relay that message to the group via text message and/or email. In order for this format to work, MSSO needs the participation of the the business community. If you are a business owner, please email businesswatch.sonj@gmail.com to learn more, to provide your contact information and convey how you wish to receive information. You may also contact MSSO at director@mainstreetsouthorange.org.
Numbers to Know Village Hall (973) 378-7715
Police Department (973) 763-3000
Fire Department (973) 378-7751
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Rescue Squad (973) 762-5647
Public Works (973) 378-7741