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Trooper Youth Week kicks off for 118th class at NJ State Police Academy

July 30, 2025
Trooper Youth Week kicks off for 118th class at NJ State Police Academy
New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week Class 118 begin their week in Sea Girt, N.J. on Monday, July 28, 2025. (New Jersey State Police / Tim Larsen)

SEA GIRT, N.J. — The New Jersey State Police Academy welcomed the 118th Trooper Youth Week Class on Monday, marking the start of a weeklong program designed to introduce young participants to the structured environment of trooper training.

Under the instruction of academy staff and with support from the Mounted Unit, the group began learning the basics of academy life, including how to line up, respond to roll call, and adapt to a disciplined daily routine.

Trooper Youth Week kicks off for 118th class at NJ State Police Academy
New Jersey State Police Trooper Youth Week Class 118 begin their week in Sea Girt, N.J. on Monday, July 28, 2025. (New Jersey State Police / Tim Larsen)

The academy described the program as “a challenging week” and noted the participants are off to a strong start.

The structured course is aimed at providing youth with insight into law enforcement training and discipline.