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Palmyra Police Department Youth Academy Day 3!

Day 3 of the Palmyra Police Department Youth Academy was another action packed day filled with teamwork, learning, and plenty of fun!Recruits started the morning with some classic PT, followed by a friendly game of kickball that put their teamwork, communication, and competitive spirit to the test! We were then fortunate to welcome Tri-State K-9 Crisis Response Team, who spent time educating our recruits about the important role therapy dogs play in supporting our community and first responders. Our recruits also had the opportunity to meet K-9 Ember and K-9 Buddy, who were definitely some of the day's most popular guests!After working up an appetite, recruits enjoyed an amazing lunch from Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse, generously donated to our Youth Academy. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support and generosity! With full stomachs and plenty of energy, recruits traveled to the New Jersey State Police Burlington County Marine Unit Barracks in Burlington City where they learned about the important work of the NJSP Marine Unit, boating and water safety, and the many responsibilities that come with keeping our waterways safe. Recruits even got to experience the Delaware River in style with a ride on the water! A special THANK YOU goes out to all of our incredible guests, hosts, and sponsors who continue to make this academy possible. Your willingness to spend your time with our recruits, share your knowledge, open your doors, and support our program means more than we can say.The Youth Academy isn't just about introducing young people to law enforcement, it's about building relationships, creating positive experiences, teaching important life skills, and showing our future community members the many people who work together to keep Palmyra and our surrounding communities safe.Thank you to everyone who helped make Day 3 one our recruits won't soon forget! ... See MoreSee Less

Youth Police Academy Day Two!

Day two of the Palmyra Police Department Youth Academy was another action packed day for our recruits! We started the morning with some physical training at Legion Field, getting the recruits moving and working together as a team. From there we headed to Burlington County Central Communications in Westampton where our recruits got an inside look at the critical role dispatchers play in public safety. They learned how 9-1-1 calls are received, how information is gathered, and how dispatchers coordinate with police, fire, and EMS personnel in the field. After working up an appetite Jersey Mike's Subs Cinnaminson donated lunch for the recruits were they were treated to some great subs! We wrapped up the day with a visit to Palmyra Cinnaminson Riverton Emergency Medical Service where recruits learned more about the EMS side of emergency response. They had the opportunity to check out the ambulances, equipment, and learn about the important work our EMS partners do every day to serve our community. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Day 2 such a success! We are incredibly grateful to Burlington County Central Communications, Jersey Mike’s in Cinnaminson, and Palmyra EMS for taking the time to educate, train, and take care of our recruits. Your willingness to share your knowledge and give our young recruits these hands on experiences is exactly what makes this academy so special!We’re already looking forward to Day 3! ... See MoreSee Less

Palmyra Police Youth Academy 2026 Day One!

Day One of the 2026 Palmyra Police Youth Academy is officially in the books, and what a great way to kick off the week!We started the morning by welcoming our recruits and introducing them to what they can expect throughout the academy. Recruits met with our officers, learned about the week ahead, tried their hand at marching, and took a behind the scenes tour of the Palmyra Police Department.Next, we were joined by members of the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office who spoke with our recruits about their roles in law enforcement and gave them an up close look at the Crime Scene Investigation truck. After a busy morning, it was time to refuel! A huge THANK YOU to Pats Select Cinnaminson for generously donating lunch for our recruits. We are extremely grateful for your support of our Youth Academy and our community!The afternoon took us to the Palmyra Fire Department. where recruits learned about the important roles of our firefighters, toured the department, explored the fire engines, and even got the chance to put their training to work!From police work and investigations to fire service, our recruits packed a lot of learning, teamwork, and fun into their very first day!Day One was a success, and we can’t wait to see what Day Two has in store! ... See MoreSee Less