it is a grueling day of competition. from pedaling and punching, to swimming and it s all about trust. the day started it at the crack of dawn in st. benedicts prep in newark where new partnership was formed between students and the new jersey state police. raise your hand if you feel nervous when you see a law enforcement officer. reporter: in an effort to break down misconceptions, the school pairs students like 16 year old seth da matas with trooper mike guenther for a day of intense bonding. reporter: that when you first met your partner, what was your first impression. he is a little bit smaller than me, of course. smaller but the 5 foot 7 trooper benches almost twice his weight. do you trust law enforcement?