Cadet Requirements

• Time Obligation
• How to Become a Cadet
• Activities
• Meetings
• Academy
• Advance Cadet Training (ACT) Academy

The basic Cadet requirements are as follows:

• 16-20 years old
• Have graduated High School or have a minimum 2.0 GPA if still enrolled in school
• Have height and weight in reasonable proportion
• Successfully complete a written exam, character interview and background check

Time Obligation

After completion of the academy, Cadets are required to attend two meetings a month. They are on the first and third Monday of every month from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the San Diego Police Department Headquarters building, 1401 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. It is highly recommended that Cadets also participate in other activities, but it is not mandatory. Therefore, time commitment with the Cadet program can range from the minimum of four hours a month to over 40.