Academy of Law and Public Safety
255 West End AvenuePhone: 732-229-2446
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740Fax: 732-229-0309
Joseph M. Diver, Principal,
Jenna Sauer, School Counselor,
Mission Statement
The Academy of Law and Public Safety, a personalized academy with a career focus, provides a rigorous theme-based curriculum in conjunction with community, industry and higher education partnerships. Monmouth County students acquire knowledge, skills and professional ethics while utilizing the latest technology related to their law enforcement field.
Background
The Academy of Law and Public Safety (ALPS) is a full-day, two-year academy for junior and senior Monmouth County students. By fostering an atmosphere in which students, parents, faculty members and administrators work collaboratively, we have seen exceptional results.
ALPS is one of many specialized schools administered by The Monmouth County Vocational School District. This school provides a college preparatory program with an emphasis on law enforcement and public safety.
All students are required to enroll in forty credits of course work per year and successfully complete eighty credits for graduation. All college preparatory courses and theme related courses are offered at college-level curriculum. The school serves the community by providing exemplary learning experiences for students in those areas and related fields.
All students follow the same rigorous course of study. The majority of our students earn grades that are considered proficient to above average proficient.
All ALPS students are pursuing their interest in law, law enforcement, and/or public safety. Many of our students are participating in or have participated in one or more of the following:
Local police department explorer program
First aid squad
EMS/EMT
Volunteer Fire Rescue
Youth Police Academy
To Apply:
Visit mcvsd.org
On the left-hand side of the page click Academy of Law and Public Safety and complete Application
Print checklist and turn in to your current school counselor
Tours of the building during regular school hours can be arranged by contacting Mrs. Sauer
Teacher Locations:
Mrs. JnoBaptiste, Math: Room 103
Mr. Burke, History: Room 109
Mrs. Jefferies, English: Room 107
Mr. Moran, Physical Education: Fitness Room
Ms. McCabe, Science: Room 113
Lt.Dutt, Law Enforcement: Room 110
Lt. MacDonald, Law Enforcement: Room 157
Capt. Powers, Law Enforcement: Room 112
COURSE OF STUDY
CREDITS EARNED
Junior Year:
Intro to Criminal Justice 5 credits
Police Role in Community 5 credits
Intro to Criminal Law 5 credits
English 3 5 credits
Economics/Sociology 5 credits
Physical Education 5 credits
Forensic Biology 5 credits
Math 5 credits
Visual/Performing Arts* 5 credits
*if necessary
Senior Year:
Criminal Investigation5 credits
Intro to Private Security 5 credits
Intro to Corrections 5 credits
English 4 5 credits
US History II 5 credits
Physical Education 5 credits
Forensic Anatomy 5 credits
Math 5 credits
Total: 80 Credits
Law Enforcement Topics
History of Criminal Justice
Criminal Process
Alcohol, Narcotics, DWI
Police Report Writing
NJ Criminal Law
NJ Motor Vehicle Law (Title 39)
Search and Seizure - Part 1
American and NJ Courts
Police Personal Fitness and Nutrition
Police and the Community/Cultural Diversity
Types of Criminal Investigations
Search & Seizure – Warrants
Homeland Security
Crime Scene Responsibilities / Evidence
Corrections
Private Security
Terrorism / Gangs
Criminology
First Aid / CPR / AED certification
* Courses articulated with Brookdale Community College for college credits
English Composition ENGL 121* 3 credits
Anatomy
BIOL 108* 4 credits
Statistics
STAT 131* 4 credits
US History II
HIST 136 & 137* 6 credits
*Students must take the Accuplacer junior year and successfully pass benchmarks defined by BCC in order to be eligible to purchase credits.
Courses articulated with Fairleigh Dickinson University for college credits
Intro to Criminal Justice
CRIM 1101 3 credits
Diversity in Corrections
PADM 4560 3 credits
Intro to Private Security
CRIM 1108 3 credits
College Acceptances
Brookdale Community College
United States Military Academy at West Point
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Monmouth University
Rutgers University
Seton Hall University
Penn State University
Montclair State University
KeanUniversity
Stockton University
New Jersey City University
York College of Pennsylvania
John Jay University
St. John’s University
Florida Southern College
St. Elizabeth University
William Patterson University
Loyola College-Chicago
University of New Haven
Pace University
Arcadia University
University of Tampa