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BCSD\Administrator — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:22:32 GMT

Adult Programs

The Sheriff's Office conducts a variety of educational and safety-related programs for residents of all ages. For more information on any of the following programs, please contact the Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540.

Individual Programs (available to all Bergen County residents)

College Internships	The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of internship opportunities to qualified high school and college students to give them real working experience in the field of law enforcement. Participating students work in a variety of settings in Bergen County’s largest law enforcement agency while enhancing his or her own individual talents and skills. To be eligible for an internship with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office, applicants MUST: Be a current resident of or attend school in Bergen County Be enrolled in a high school or college internship program Contact your high school or college internship coordinator to ensure that all school requirements will be met Prior to submitting an application, please call the Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540 to ensure we are accepting applications for the semester in which you are interested. Internship Application
Project Lifesaver	The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is proud to participate in Project Lifesaver International, which helps provide rapid response to save lives. The program is a rescue service that trains, equips and deploys members of the Sheriff’s Office to assist local police agencies in locating individuals who may wander from home and become lost due to confusion and memory loss. Brochure Application
Senior Greeters Volunteer Program	Hundreds of visitors enter the Bergen County Justice Center every day, some to resolve legal issues others just to serve their time as a petit juror. Senior Greeter Volunteers are needed to assist these people in reaching their destinations within the facility. Full and part-time positions are available. Application
Citizens Police Academy	The Citizens Police Academy is designed to give the public a working knowledge and understanding of the values, goals, objectives and operations of our organization. This comprehensive instruction covers different areas routinely addressed by law enforcement. Classes are formulated to incorporate an interactive format, providing participants with a “hands-on” experience whenever practical. Additionally, citizens bring a wealth of knowledge about their community and particularly the problems in their neighborhoods. In this way, officers learn firsthand the concerns of its citizens by interacting with them in a positive, non-confrontational manner. Application
Mounted Deputy Unit	The Mounted Deputy Unit is comprised of volunteers who come from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions. The members of the Mounted Unit are united by their passion for horses and motorcycles, as well as for their desire to be of service to society. The activities in which the Unit participates throughout the year include appearances at numerous parades, town fairs, community events and ceremonial functions. Brochure Volunteer Application

Group Programs (available to community or school groups)

Gold Star ID Program	The Gold Star Identification Program provides first responders with vital medical information in the event of an emergency. Participants are issued a photo identification card, which corresponds to a file maintained by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office’s 24-Hour Operations Unit. The program is available for county residents over the age of 65 and residents with autism. Brochure Application* (*For groups of 25 or more individuals)
Personal Safety Presentations	The Sheriff's Office conducts presentations for groups on topics such as identity theft, Internet safety, prom safety and more. Please call the Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540 to discuss your needs.
K-9 Unit Demonstrations	The Sheriff’s Office maintains several K-9 teams to assist the BCSO and law enforcement agencies throughout the state in a broad range of tasks and situations. Each K-9 Team consists of an officer and a canine ‘partner’ that has been specially trained in a specific skill, such as bomb detection and narcotics searches. While the tools available to law enforcement grow increasingly sophisticated, K-9 officers and their partners remain one of the most effective resources the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office has at its disposal. In these demonstrations, our K-9 officers highlight the functions and capabilities of these highly trained and sophisticated dogs.
Gang Awareness Presentations	Gang activity in New Jersey affects the safety of all our residents. The Sheriff's Office conducts educational presentations for community groups on the growing dangers of gangs in Bergen County as well as the signs of gang activity to look for in your community.
Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Tours	The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is comprised of the Crime Scene Unit, Firearms Identification/Ballistics Unit, and the Detective Unit. Officers conduct informative tours on the day to day operations of this Bureau as well as how it uses cutting edge forensics and advanced investigative techniques to combat crime in Bergen County.
Bergen County Jail Tour	The Bergen County Jail serves the community as a central reception and processing center for pre-trial male and female adult detainees whose incarceration is necessary to ensure a court appearance. One of the state's finest correctional facilities with more than 320 Correction Officers and a capacity of 1,250 beds, students are provided a tour of this around-the-clock operation. Brochure Jail Visitor Form

youthprograms

BCSD\Administrator — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:36:43 GMT

Youth Programs

The Sheriff's Office conducts a variety of educational programs for local youth. For more information on any of the following programs, please contact the Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540.

Individual Programs (available to all Bergen County residents)

Student Internships	The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of internship opportunities to qualified high school and college students to give them real working experience in the field of law enforcement. Participating students work in a variety of settings in Bergen County’s largest law enforcement agency while enhancing his or her own individual talents and skills. To be eligible for an internship with the Bergen County Sheriff's Office, applicants MUST: Be a current resident of or attend school in Bergen County Be enrolled in a high school or college internship program Contact your high school or college internship coordinator to ensure that all school requirements will be met Prior to submitting an application, please call the Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540 to ensure we are accepting applications for the semester in which you are interested. Internship Application
Youth Law Enforcement Leadership Academy	The Youth Law Enforcement Leadership Academy is designed for young adults interested in law enforcement, county government, the judiciary system and emergency services. Unlike other traditional police academies, the Youth Law Enforcement Leadership Academy is an ongoing program for middle and high school students between the ages of 12 and 19. Cadets learn teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity and self-respect, and are given the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the challenges and skills that make up their community’s police service. Upon achieving various ranks in the Academy, cadets will participate in official promotion ceremonies. Application
Project Lifesaver	The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office is proud to participate in Project Lifesaver International, which helps provide rapid response to save lives. The program is a rescue service that trains, equips and deploys members of the Sheriff’s Office to assist local police agencies in locating individuals who may wander from home and become lost due to confusion and memory loss. Brochure Application
Bergen County Youth Academy	The Bergen County Youth Police Academy is an intensive, two-week course that brings together high school students from around Bergen County and familiarizes them with the activities of officers at all levels of law enforcement. Daily programs include presentations from educators, interaction with county agencies, structured events and field trips. The program is hosted jointly by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and the Bergen County Police Department.
Citizens Police Academy for High School Students	The High School Citizen’s Police Academy is modeled after the BCSO’s popular Citizen’s Police Academy for adults. The 10-week course is designed to educate youth on the functions of the Sheriff’s Office and the role it plays in Bergen County. The Academy is offered in a classroom-style format with periodic demonstrations of equipment and tactics used by real officers. Students gain an understanding of many of tools and strategies law enforcement officers use in a broad range of areas including homeland security preparedness, the Medical Examiner’s Office, gang violence awareness, homicide investigations, K-9 patrol and detection, consumer affairs and ballistics. Application
Sheriff's Training and Redirection Team (S.T.A.R.T.)	Each year, many children and teenagers in our communities find themselves standing in front of a judge due to juvenile delinquency. The Sheriff’s Training and Redirection Team (S.T.A.R.T.) program is an intensive, 10-day program run in cooperation with the Bergen County Family Court, the Bergen County Division of Family Guidance and the Bergen County Probation Department. The program is designed to turn criminal tendencies into positive behavior through structured events that promote emotional growth, personal development, behavior modification and positive reinforcement. This innovative “boot camp” program is designed to rehabilitate juvenile offenders and prevent future incarceration by providing discipline, counseling and leadership in a military format. Brochure

Group Programs (available to community or school groups)

Safety Presentations	The Sheriff's Office conducts presentations for student groups on a variety of personal safety topics. Please call the Community Outreach Unit at 201-336-3540 to discuss your needs.
Gold Star ID Program	The Gold Star Identification Program provides first responders with vital medical information in the event of an emergency. Participants are issued a photo identification card, which corresponds to a file maintained by the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office’s 24-Hour Operations Unit. The program is available for county residents over the age of 65 and individuals with autism. Brochure Application* (*For groups of 25 or more individuals)
High Intensity Talks (H.I.T.)	High Intensity Talks are special presentations made by adults who are presently incarcerated for minor, non-violent crimes. The inmates discuss with students how alcohol, drugs and crime have negatively impacted their lives. HIT Team demonstrations are designed to deter juveniles from criminal activity, gang involvement and the dangers of using illegal substances.
K-9 Unit Demonstrations	The Sheriff’s Office maintains several K-9 teams to assist the BCSO and law enforcement agencies throughout the state in a broad range of tasks and situations. Each K-9 Team consists of an officer and a canine ‘partner’ that has been specially trained in a specific skill, such as bomb detection and narcotics searches. While the tools available to law enforcement grow increasingly sophisticated, K-9 officers and their partners remain one of the most effective resources the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office has at its disposal. In these demonstrations, our K-9 officers highlight the functions and capabilities of these highly trained and sophisticated dogs.
Sheriff's Alcohol Impaired Driving Program (S.A.I.D.)	The Sheriff’s Alcohol Impaired Driving Program is a great tool to teach youth the dangers of drunk driving. The program utilizes Fatal Vision Goggles to simulate a blood alcohol content of .17 by altering depth perception and hand eye coordination. This unique learning tool offers kids a safe example of how severely alcohol can impair a person’s ability to conduct routine tasks.
Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Tours	The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is comprised of the Crime Scene Unit, Firearms Identification/Ballistics Unit, and the Detective Unit. Officers conduct informative tours on the day-to-day operations of this Bureau as well as how it uses cutting edge forensics and advanced investigative techniques to combat crime in Bergen County.
Bergen County Jail Tour	The Bergen County Jail serves the community as a central reception and processing center for pre-trial male and female adult detainees whose incarceration is necessary to ensure a court appearance. One of the state's finest correctional facilities with more than 320 Correction Officers and a capacity of 1,250 beds, students are provided a tour of this around-the-clock operation. Brochure Jail Visitor Form