Gloucester County Police Academy

12/17/2025

Thank you to all who attended this morning's graduation ceremony for our 67th Basic Class. We had a standing-room-only crowd and deeply appreciate the support of family and friends of the graduates, Rowan College of South Jersey's administration, local government, and the law enforcement community. Many thanks to Prosecutor Andrew Johns for delivering our keynote address. Finally, congratuations to Basic Class #67! We wish you safe, successful, and fulfilling careers. Welcome to the law enforcement family!

Here is a link to photos from today's event. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

12/15/2025

Please join us on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, for the graduation ceremony of our 67th Basic Class, at 10 a.m. in Rowan College of South Jersey's gymnasium. Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns will deliver the keynote address to this 41-member unit led by Sgt. Maurice Anderson of Rowan University's Police Department. We look forward to seeing everyone!

09/22/2025

Basic Class #67 had the honor of participating in the first annual Ptl. Sam Irvin Legacy Run/Walk on Saturday, 9/20/25. Ptl. Irvin, an alum of GCPA Class #62, passed away from a cardiac event just two weeks after graduation. I have included a video of the class during the run. Great job, Class #68! You made us proud during this event!

06/26/2025

Here is a link to photos from yesterday's graduation ceremony for Basic Class #66. Congratulations to all graduates! Stay safe out there!

06/24/2025

Please join us for the graduation ceremony of our 66th Basic Class tomorrow, June 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. in the gymnasium at Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester campus. This 33-member class has been under the leadership of Ptl. Rich Saunders of the Winslow Twp. Police Department for the past 20 weeks. Deputy Chief Steve Ingram of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office will serve as keynote speaker. Hope to see you there!

12/18/2024

I have included a link to photos from yesterday's graduation ceremony of the 65th Basic Class. We are extremely proud of these 50 individuals who make up the largest Basic class in our history. Congratulations to all!

12/17/2024

Please join us tomorrow morning, December 17, at 10 a.m. for the graduation ceremony of our 65th Basic Class! We expect quite a crowd in the gymnasium of Rowan College of South Jersey for our 50 graduates. Class 65 is the largest Basic class in our history! Assemblywoman Heather Simmons of the third district will serve as keynote speaker. Hope to see you there!

06/21/2024

We are pleased to share photos from yesterday's graduation ceremony for our 64th Basic Class. Congratulations to the 24 members of this class who have joined the ranks of local law enforcement officers!

06/19/2024

Please join us tomorrow, June 20, for the graduation ceremony of our 64th Basic Class at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium at Rowan College of South Jersey. Under the leadership of Ptl. Rich Saunders from the Winslow Twp. Police Department, 24 graduates will join the ranks of local officers after tomorrow's event. Chief Ron Cundey of Harrison Twp. Police Department will serve as keynote speaker. Hope to see you there!

12/15/2023

Here are some photos from today's graduation ceremony for Basic Class #63. Congratulations to these fine men and women who have joined the ranks today. We are extremely proud of each and every one of you.

We appreciate our volunteer instructional staff who dedicate their time to mold our recruits into well-trained officers. We'd like to give a special shout-out to Officer Rich Saunders of the Winslow Twp. Police Dept. who served as Lead Instructor for Class 63. He and our entire physical fitness staff spent a tremendous time with our recruits, not just teaching, but mentoring as well.

Thank you to everyone who attended and/or participated in today's event and contributed to the success of our program.

Enjoy the photos!

Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) is the fastest growing community college in New Jersey by merging Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC; formerly Gloucester County College (GCC)) and Cumberland County College (CCC).

12/10/2023

Everyone is cordially invited to attend the graduation ceremony of our 63rd Basic Cass this coming Friday, December 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium on the campus of Rowan College of South Jersey. Officer Rich Saunders of the Winslow Twp. Police Department served as Lead Instructor for this 34-member group. First Assistant Prosecutor Dianna Reed-Rolando of the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office will act as keynote speaker for the event. Hope to see you there!