Community invited for inside look at Essex prosecutor's office

Registration open to anyone 18 or older

NEWARK -- The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is offering the community and religious leaders a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the law enforcement agency.

The six-week Fall 2016 Citizens and Clergy Academy aims to give participants an understanding of the day-to-day work of the prosecutor's office.

"We explain what we do. We explain the services available to witnesses and victims. We walk participants through the legal process and generally help members of the clergy and other participants understand the role of the county prosecutor's office," Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray said in a statement.

Classes are open to anyone who is 18 or older, the statement said. The training program will be held Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 through Nov. 15 at the prosecutor's office, 50 West Market Street in Newark.  

The prosecutor's office said participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate at a graduation ceremony.

Registration is required to attend. Anyone interested in signing up can call Kimberly Jones at 973-621-1315. The registration deadline is Sept. 16.

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