What is the Southington Police Cadet Program?

Southington Police Cadet Post

 The Southington Police Cadet Post (formerly Police Explorers) is a program for young people ages 13 to 22  who wish to become active in the community and learn about the law enforcement and public safety careers.   

Participants are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher in school with no serious disciplinary or criminal history.
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The Cadet Post has five areas of emphasis:

1.  Career Opportunities
2.  Service Learning
3.  Leadership Experience
4.  Life Skills
5.  Character Education
 
This program is a partnership between the Southington Police Department and the North East Regional Law Enforcement Educational Association (NERLEEA).  

All applicants will be subjected to a background investigation before being accepted into the program. 

For more information, contact us at [email protected] or check out the Southington Cadets on Facebook and Instagram.    
 

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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Gain leadership skills and build confidence in your abilities.

​​Cadets assist with Community Events throughout the year and help with traffic duties during parades and festivals.  Cadets may attend the annual Cadet Police Academy in August where they receive a week of paramilitary training by law enforcement agencies.  They also have the opportunity to compete in training events such as the SWAT Challenge and Stations Day.

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