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Bayonne PD hosts graduation for 10 who completed first Police Explorers Academy

Source: Hudson County View · Jul 28, 2026, 4:28 PM

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The Bayonne Police Department celebrated the completion of its inaugural Police Explorers Academy on Friday, graduating 10 participants who completed the intensive five-day program.

The academy introduces young people to law enforcement careers and community policing. Graduates included Luis Alvarez, Lourd Bantilan, Mohamed Elbaroudi, Zeyad Hendawy, Evelyn Martinez-Pena, Edwin Muniz, Carol Nosier, Benjamin Rosas, Melanne Soriano, and Philopater.

The Police Explorers Academy represents a community engagement initiative aimed at building relationships between the police department and local youth interested in public service.

Key points

  • Bayonne PD held graduation ceremony for the first Police Explorers Academy cohort
  • Ten students completed the five-day intensive program
  • Academy introduces youth to law enforcement careers and community policing
  • Program graduates represent diverse group from the Bayonne community

FAQ

What is the Police Explorers Academy?
The Police Explorers Academy is a five-day intensive program hosted by the Bayonne Police Department designed to introduce young people to law enforcement careers, community policing, and public service. It provides hands-on experience and education about police work.
Who can participate in the Police Explorers Academy?
The program is open to youth interested in law enforcement careers. The first graduating class included 10 students from the Bayonne area who successfully completed the five-day commitment.
Why did Bayonne PD create this program?
Police explorer programs build relationships between police departments and youth in their communities, fostering interest in law enforcement careers while promoting community engagement and understanding of police work.

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