The Academy of Law & Public

Safety

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THE ACADEMY OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY 255 West End Avenue • Long Branch, NJ 07740

WEB http://www.mcvsd.org/fullTime/academy-of-

law.html

PHONE 732-229-2446

ALPS

BACKGROUND

The Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) prepares students for higher education and the evolving workplace. MCVSD administers the Academy of Law and Public Safety. ALPS provides a college preparatory program in criminal justice that serves the community by providing exemplary learning experiences in areas such as Criminal Justice, Private Security, Criminal Investigation, and Corrections. Every law course is offered at the college level. Students must enroll in 40 credits of course work per year and successfully complete 80 credits to graduate. Students can earn as many as 24 credits from Brookdale Community College and 9 credits from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

ALPS

The Academy

of

A Shared Path:

Serve & Protect • Seek Truth & Justice

Law & Public

Safety

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 and higher education partnerships. Monmouth County students acquire knowledge, skills and professional ethics while utilizing the latest technology related to criminal justice.

CPR Training

FULL-TIME PROGRAM

The Monmouth County Vocational School District proudly launched the new full-time Academy of Law and Public Safety for students entering their junior year of high school. The Academy of Law and Public Safety is a two-year program for students that have a strong interest in law, criminal justice, and public safety with the goal of enrollment in a post secondary criminal justice program. The Law and Public Safety Academy provides a customized educational experience, aligning students’ learning needs with 21st Century Skills. The Academy of Law and Public safety exemplifies learning, community, and excellence in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

ALPS Health & Fitness Gym

“A day at ALPS is much different than any other day at school. There are caring teachers and unique opportunities. This school doesn’t just give you an education; it is guiding you to something bigger in life. “

—Ellen Dougherty, Monmouth Beach

Field experiences and work-based learning provide

student experiences in various law enforcement

settings throughout the county. Forensic science is

taught through “hands-on” planned projects, which

include identifying fingerprints, hair and fiber

analysis, and handwriting analysis.

The Law Enforcement curriculum is

designed to prepare high school students

for college and for careers in the field of

criminal justice. Students are challenged

to achieve in an integrated curriculum

environment that is led by a team of

math, science, English, history, physical

education, and law enforcement teachers.

“I love the small classes and the strong sense of unity. The fact that teamwork and being a team is heavily enforced is great. I also like the fact that teachers are willing to give one-on-one attention whenever a student requires it.”

—Emanuel De La Cruz, Red Bank

“No one is ever left out here. We are pretty much one big family. All the teachers are actually there for you and care for you.”

—Kellie Moran, Middletown

“When I heard about wearing uniforms I was not happy, but I actually like it. I love all my teachers. I can see they want their students to excel.”

—Constance Boyd, Long Branch

“Our teachers here are respectable, responsible, and they interact with all the students. My organization has highly increased. I’m happy I came here.”

—Austin Tedder, Howell

“For the first time in my life I actually enjoy school and enjoy being here.”

—John Rowe, Shrewsbury

Fingerprinting

Theme-Based Courses:

Law Enforcement One

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

Law Enforcement Two

Types of Criminal Investigations Search & Seizure – Warrants Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation Crime Scene Responsibilities / Evidence Corrections Career Education Terrorism / Gangs Private Security First Aid / CPR / AED certification

Academic Courses:

Junior Class

English 11 Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus

Forensic Biology US History 2 PE/Health 11

Senior Class

English 12 Pre-Calculus, Statistics

Forensic Anatomy and Physiology Sociology/Economics/Financial Literacy

PE/Health 12

Administrator & Teachers: Principal Mr. Joseph Diver

School Counselor English

Mrs. Jenna Sauer Mrs. Krista Jefferies

History Mr. Chris Burke

Health & Fitness Mr. Dave Moran Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics Mrs. Athena JnoBaptiste

Forensic Biology, Forensic Anatomy and Physiology Miss Megan McCabe

Law Enforcement Lt. Martin Dutt Law Enforcement Lt. Scott MacDonald Law Enforcement Captain Thomas Powers

THE ACADEMY OF LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY We arrive as individuals. We leave as one.

The Monmouth County Vocational School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion,

disability, or socioeconomic status.