This class is designed to familiarize and certify law enforcement personnel to instruct trainees in defensive tactic techniques required and approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission. This is a physically demanding course, and each trainee should be in peak physical condition.
As a pre-requisite, the PTC requires each trainee to pass a PTC physical training assessment. If the trainee is unable to pass all the components, he/she will be dismissed from the course. There will be NO re-assessments offered. The requirements are as follows:
- Vertical Jump: 15 inches
- Sit-Ups: 28 in 1 minute
- 300-Meter Run: 70.1 seconds or less
- Push-Ups: 24 in 1 minute or less
- 1.5 mile run: 15:55 or under
PT ASSESSMENT DATE (Shorts, T-Shirt, Sweats & Sneakers)
Friday, September 18, 2026, 0900 hours
Gloucester County Police Academy (Classroom TBD)
1400 Tanyard Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080
Medical Clearance: Prior to the pt assessment, the trainee will be required to have medical clearance from a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant. Information regarding the medical clearance will be mailed approximately 30 days prior to the event.
Required equipment:
- MMA gloves
- Mouthpiece
- Protective Headgear
- Wrestling shoes or similar mat shoes
Uniform for the course:
- Shorts, T-Shirt, Sweatpants
- BDU's will be needed for the weapon retention portion (instructors will notify when the block will be covered)
Location: Riverwinds Community Center- 1000 Riverwinds Dr. West Deptford, NJ 08086
THE COURSE WILL NOT BE HELD AT THE POLICE ACADEMY ON THE RCSJ CAMPUS!