The Public Safety Cadets is a national non-profit organization founded and managed by active and retired law enforcement officers and business leaders dedicated to preparing young adults, ages 14-21, for careers and leadership in the public safety profession.
Although formed with a law enforcement-centric career focus, there is a view for future development of other public safety career sectors to include Fire-Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Corrections, Cyber and Forensic Sciences as well as Critical Incident Management.
- National Events, Marksmanship and Career Skills Competition
- Leadership Development Academy
- Scholarships
- Mentor training
- Unit program accreditation
- Youth Safety Training program for all participants
- Academic credits for community service
- Building a recruitment pipeline and pathway for employment
- Reasonable membership dues
- Liability Insurance for participants and sponsoring agencies (separate, one-time event liability coverage will be available)
- Local input and full transparency
- State and Regional Associations encouraged (state association presidents will be ex-officio members of the national committee)
- Advisory Board of distinguished law enforcement and public safety professionals
Go to www.joinFCPD.org to learn more!