Cadet Academy

The Cadet academy must be completed before becoming a Cadet. Academies are held twice a year. Each academy will start with a mandatory orientation meeting where more definite information will be given. For the next six sessions, class is held every Monday night from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., and every Saturday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The training academy includes courses on CPR, Criminal Law, Arrest Procedures, Search and Seizures, Ethics, Law and Arrest, Map Book Reading, Narcotics, Report Writing, Policy and Procedures, Field Training, Defensive Tactics and Patrol Procedures.

Approximately one week after completion of academy classes, a graduation is held to honor those who have passed.

While teamwork is emphasized throughout the academy, individual achievement is recognized as well. Five awards are presented upon graduation. The first is the Academic Achievement Award given to the Cadet with the best test scores. Next is the Top Cadet Award given to the Cadet chosen by his/her fellow Cadets based on motivation and team effort. Third is the Most Improved Award given to the Cadet the officers feel has come the farthest in terms of attitude and achievement. Last are the two Physical Fitness Awards for the top male and female Cadets based on push-ups, sit-ups and run times.