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The Hoffman Estates Police Department is proud to participate in the Public Safety Cadet Program.
Public Safety Cadets are young adults who aspire to careers in law enforcement. Police officers volunteer as Advisors and mentors. They train and offer guidance to Cadets in all aspects of police work. Advisors generously donate their time and assist in the training and planning of future activities. Experienced police officers also provide training in a variety of law enforcement skills, such as traffic accident investigations, handling domestic disputes, processing crime scenes, building searches, and arrest techniques.
Cadets ride in a squad car with a full-time police officer to mentor them, learning various police functions and assisting the officer with non-hazardous tasks. Cadets are given the opportunity to perform the State Power and Ability Test that can prepare them for their future career.
Cadets have the opportunity to attend both a state and national conference to participate in competitions. They develop new friendships and learn valuable skills. Cadets are judged on knowledge of police procedures and response to simulated police calls during the competitive phase.
The community benefits from the hard work and volunteer activities of Cadets, who provide a variety of public services to the community. Cadets assist sworn officers during the annual Fourth of July Parade, summer concerts, Northwest Fourth-Fest, and other community outreach events.
We hope to see you soon!
Requirements
• Age 14 (completed 8th grade) but not more than 20 years of age.
• Have good moral character
• Remain in school and maintain a "C" average (70%) or higher
• A clean police record
• Attend weekly Cadet meetings
• Volunteer your time
• Commit to the Public Safety Cadet Code and exemplify the professional image of the Hoffman Estates Police Department
If you are a resident of Hoffman Estates or Schaumburg, a student at Conant, Schaumburg, or Hoffman Estates High School and would like more information about Cadet Unit #806, contact Post Director Officer Kassidy Ortiz at (847) 781-2873.