Manalapan Township Police Cadets

09/22/2026

***SUPPORT OUR CADETS***

The Manalapan Township Police Cadets are hosting our first ever Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser!

50% of every purchase directly benefits the Cadet Unit, helping provide uniforms, equipment, training, and opportunities to participate in events and activities throughout the year!

Our online store closes Friday, September 25, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. and can be accessed at:
-https://s.dgpopup.com/3n8lhc92

Every purchase makes a difference and helps support the young men and women of our Cadet Unit. Thank you for supporting the Manalapan Township Police Cadets!

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

08/08/2026

***CLASS #11 DISMISSED***

Congratulations to the graduates of Class #11 from the Manalapan Police Youth Academy! Class #11 consisted 16 Cadets from our community ranging in ages from 11-17. The returning Cadets participated in an advanced week long journey building on previously learned skills from our Manalapan Township Police Officers.

To the graduating Cadets: take with you more than the memories of your time here—carry the lessons, values, and strength you’ve gained along the way. Wear your teamwork, resilience, discipline, and integrity with pride, and let them guide you wherever life takes you.

You leave here not only stronger, but wiser, more confident, and prepared to face whatever challenges come your way. Believe in the person you’ve become, trust in the strength you’ve built, and never underestimate the difference you can make.

Your journey doesn’t end here—it’s only beginning. Step forward with courage, lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and continue to inspire those around you. The future is brighter because of young people like you. Be proud of how far you’ve come, and even more excited for how far you can go.

08/07/2026

***MANALAPAN POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY - DAY 4 UPDATE***

The 4th day of the Manalapan Police Youth Academy Class #11 is officially complete as Cadets got to experience their Class Trip today to the United State Coast Guard - Station Sandy Hook.

Cadets were provided with an in depth tour of the military installation and learned about the different mission types USCG provides to our Nation and surround Communities. Additionally, Cadets got to see the Vessels, Communications Center, Living Quarters, Mess Hall etc while learning about the daily life of those who are stationed there!

Following our Class Trip, Cadets conducted their physical training and team building activities on the beach at Sandy Hook. As part of our commitment to the environment, Cadets then cleaned up the trash on the beach before heading back to Manalapan!

Our Cadets are finally understanding what it is to be one team with one mission - Outstanding job today Cadets, tomorrow is graduation!

08/05/2026

***MANALAPAN POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY - DAY 3 UPDATE***

The 3rd day of the Manalapan Police Youth Academy Class #11 is officially complete!

Today, our Cadets got to experience the following:
-In-Depth Tour of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution
-Gang Awareness Presentation by MCCI Gang/Intelligence Unit
-Motor Vehicle Stop Training/Practical Exercises by our Traffic Unit
-Defensive Driving Training (See Photo Below For Further)
-Physical Training

Our Cadets in Class #11 remain focused and are striving for perfection no matter what obstacles come their way - they are finally realizing that there is strength in numbers when they work together and not as individuals!

Outstanding job today Cadets!

08/05/2026

***MANALAPAN POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY - DAY 2 UPDATE***

The 2nd day of the Manalapan Police Youth Academy Class #11 was another action packed, hands-on day of building on previously learned skills at the Monmouth County Situational Training And Response Simulator (STARS) building.

Here’s what our Cadets experienced on Day 2:

-New Military Drill Movements
-Stop The Bleed Training
-Crisis Intervention Training
-Forcible Entry Training
-Fi***rm Safety/Nomenclature & Simunitions Training
-Virtual Simulator Scenarios
-Full Scale Active Threat Challenge
-Physical Training & Team Building

Our Cadets are showing great heart, focus and respect as our Instructors continue to demand more and more of them throughout the Academy. Outstanding job today Cadets, continue pushing forward as one!

08/03/2026

***MANALAPAN YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY***

Today, Class #11 has officially embarked on their journey at our Manalapan Youth Police Academy. 17 returning Cadets from previous academies were quickly brought into formation this morning by their Drill Instructor in which every single one of them were welcomed back accordingly by our Academy Staff. As returning Cadets to the Academy, expectations and standards are now set extremely high in which every Cadet must rise to the new challenges that they will face together.

Throughout the week, the Cadets will meet various Instructors from federal, state, county and local agencies to reinforce the knowledge that they have already learned from previous academies. Cadets will additionally be trained daily in military drill, physical training, defensive tactics, simulators/scenarios and team building exercises culminating to a Graduation Ceremony this Friday evening.

Good luck Cadets, today was just the start!!!

08/01/2026

***CLASS #10 DISMISSED***

Congratulations to the graduates of Class #10 from the Manalapan Police Youth Academy! Class #10 consisted of 20 Cadets from our community ranging in ages from 12-15. The Cadets participated in a week long journey to learn about different law enforcement and public service careers from our Manalapan Township Police Officers.

To the graduating Cadets: wear the lessons you’ve learned during your weeks with pride. Carry that teamwork, that resiliency, and that integrity with you in everything you do. You are leaving here not just stronger, but wiser—and the world needs more young people like you!

07/30/2026

***MANALAPAN POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY - DAY 4 UPDATE***

The 4th day of the Manalapan Police Youth Academy Class #10 is officially complete!

Today, our Cadets attended their Class trip to NJSP Burlington Station to learn about their Marine Services Bureau. Cadets were provided a tour of the Station and learned how State Troopers protect our waterways through their various missions (Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Homeland Security, etc). Additionally, Cadets were then provided the opportunity to board different boats and go for a ride in the Delaware River!

Here’s what our else our Cadets experienced on Day 4:

-Daily Roll Call & Inspection
-Military Drill
-Academic Test
-Graduation Preparation
-Physical Training
-Team Building Activities

Our Cadets in Class #10 are finally in the home stretch with Graduation on the horizon tomorrow…but they learned very quickly this afternoon that now is not the time to let up on the gas (bear crawls for all).

Outstanding job today Cadets!





New Jersey State Police
Manalapan Township Police Department

07/30/2026

***MANALAPAN POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY - DAY 3 UPDATE***

The 3rd day of the Manalapan Police Youth Academy Class #10 is officially complete!

Our Cadets kept the momentum going from Day 2 and rolled it right into Day 3 without missing ever missing a beat. Here’s what our Cadets experienced on Day 3:

-In-Depth Tour of the Monmouth County Correctional Institution
-Gang Awareness Presentation by MCCI Gang/Intel Unit
-Defensive Tactics Training
-Class Physical Fitness Test
-Team Building Activities

Our Cadets in Class #10 are finally buying into the program and their commitment to one another is truly showing - each day we are closer and closer to being ONE TEAM.

Outstanding job today Cadets!





Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
Manalapan Township Police Department

07/28/2026

***MANALAPAN POLICE YOUTH ACADEMY - DAY 2 UPDATE***

The 2nd day of the Manalapan Police Youth Academy Class #10 is officially complete!

Our Cadets had another action packed, hands-on day full of unique experiences and insightful demonstrations today at the Monmouth County Situational Training And Response Simulator (STARS) building.

Here’s what our Cadets experienced on Day 2:

-New Military Drill Movements
-Active Threat Training (Bounding / T-Formation / Hallway & Room Clearings)
-Virtual Simulator Scenarios
-MCSO K9 Unit Demonstration
-Fi***rm Safety/Nomenclature & Simunitions Training
-Physical Training & Team Building

Our Cadets are showing great heart, focus and respect as our Instructors continue to push them more and more throughout the day. Slowly but surely, Class #10 is learning that as a team, we either fail or succeed as one.

Outstanding job today Cadets!





Monmouth County Sheriff's Office
Manalapan Township Police Department