Law and Public Safety Academy: ECVTS, N13th St

The History of Community Policing in the United States by: Bennett Solomon, Class of 2012

2011-12-09T11:55:00.000-08:00

The following is a presentation from Bennett Solomon, a senior in our Law and Public Safety Program, on the History of Community Policing in the United States. This was a part of his final project presentation. VERY well done! This is his second year taking college level coursework! A great job indeed!

The Link Between Violent Video Games and Crime by: Aysia Motley, Class of 2013

2011-12-09T11:15:00.000-08:00

The following is a powerpoint presentation completed by Aysia Motley, a student enrolled in the Law and Public Safety Academy, Class of 2013.

This is a part of her final project for the college level course she is taking in her junior year of high school, Introduction to Criminal Justice.

Enjoy this wonderful presentation!

(and yes, Aysia earned an A for this assignment)

We want YOU to Join the LPS Academy!

2011-12-08T11:10:00.000-08:00

Do you have what it takes? Our competitive program of study is the premier academy within the Essex County Vocational Technical School District in Essex County, New Jersey. Housed in our North 13th St Campus in Newark, New Jersey, ALL of our students are expected to go on to a Bachelor's Program after they graduate from our program. We boast a 100% admission rate to a four year college from our students, most with scholarships and financial aid.

All of our students are given the opportunity to earn up to and over 21 college credits BEFORE they graduate from high school... FOR FREE!!! These credits can be transferred to most colleges of their choice or banked at Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey. On top of all of these opportunities, our students participate in the Essex County Police Academy Experience Day every year, field trips to the Fire Department, Ballistics Unit, Forensics related organizations and activities, as well as attend a day at the County and Federal Court House to meet with attorneys, Court representatives and Judges.

Come and look around our blog to see the wonderful things our students are learning and doing at the high school level! We are proud of our students and staff members' accomplishments!

~The Law and Public Safety Academy Instructors

PS: For more information, please reach out to our North 13th St Campus through our website to learn how to become a student at the Law and Public Safety Academy!