Public Safety Cadets

What is Public Safety Cadets?

Public Safety Cadets is a new, national non-profit organization founded and managed by active and retired law enforcement officers and business leaders dedicated to preparing young adults, ages 14-20 (until 21st birthday), for careers and leadership in the public safety profession.

Sponsored by the Minot Police Department and Ward County Sheriff Department, Minot Public Safety Cadets is the first Public Safety Cadet Unit in North Dakota.

The Minot Police Department and Ward County Sheriffs Department are proud to partner with regional high school and college students to educate them about the field of Law Enforcement. Minot Public Safety Cadets focuses on learning skills related to the Law Enforcement career while also developing leadership and teamwork qualities. The Minot Public Safety Cadets program promotes community service and community involvement by assisting with local events throughout the year. Students who participate in the Minot Public Safety Cadet program should have an interest and ability to pursue a Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement career.

If you or someone you know are interested in learning about a career in Law Enforcement or are looking to develop your own leadership and teamwork skills, please contact:

Sgt. Jared Foley (701-852-0111) or jared.foley@minotnd.org

MEMBERSHIP & FEES

Membership is open to both male and female students.
Students must be 14 years old (In the seventh grade) through the age of 21.
Students are required to pay an annual $15 member fees.
Students must be able to pass a local background investigation
Students must submit two professional letters of support for program attendance.
Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in school
Students are required to purchase certain uniform items. Financial assistance is available upon request
Uniform deposits are made on uniform shirts but will be returned upon completing the program
Students must have an interest in a Law Enforcement career and must be willing to learn and work hard
STUDENTS CANNOT BE ON ACTIVE PROBATION/PAROLE
STUDENTS CANNOT HAVE ANY FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR CHARGES OR CONVICTIONS

MEETINGS
Regularly scheduled meetings are held bi-monthly on Sunday evenings at the Minot Police Department from 6 PM to 830 PM. Other meetings and activities are planned throughout the school year and take place at different facilities around the city. Cadets are encouraged and requested to attend as many meetings and community events as possible. Meeting dates are typically set several months ahead of time to help plan though busy life schedules.

MISSION
Mentoring young adults to serve their communities by providing knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training delivered by public safety professionals that build character, physical fitness and respect for the rule of law.

VISION

Preparing young adults for careers and leadership in the public safety profession.

PUBLIC SAFETY CADET BENEFITS (NATIONALLY)

National Events
- Leadership Development Academy
- Marksmanship and Career Skills Competition
- National Competitive Training Conference, July 2021
- 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

CADETS WILL DEVELOP

Knowledge and skills pertaining to the mission and purpose of law enforcement
Experience and training in law enforcement operations through practical experience, competitions and other activities
Teamwork and leadership development
Community Engagement

MEETING TOPICS INCLUDE

Traffic Stops
Felony Traffic Stops
Crash Investigation
Crisis Negotiations
Domestic Disputes
Crime Scene Investigation
White Collar Crimes
Interview and Interrogation
Emergency Field First Aide
Room Clearing
Use of Force
Defensive Tactics
And MORE!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

ND State Fair Parade
National Night Out
Walk to Prevent Suicide
MSU Homecoming Parade
Battle of the Badges
Stuff a Squad
Boo at the Zoo
KX Sports Show
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
ND Special Olympics Golf Tournament

For More information on the Public Safety Cadet program, please visit: publicsafetycadets.org/

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Public Safety Cadets

Membership is open to both male and female students.

Students must be 14 years old (In the seventh grade) through the age of 21.

Students are required to pay an annual $15 member fees.

Students must be able to pass a local background investigation

Students must submit two professional letters of support for program attendance.

Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in school

Students are required to purchase certain uniform items. Financial assistance is available upon request

Uniform deposits are made on uniform shirts but will be returned upon completing the program

Students must have an interest in a Law Enforcement career and must be willing to learn and work hard

STUDENTS CANNOT BE ON ACTIVE PROBATION/PAROLE

STUDENTS CANNOT HAVE ANY FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR CHARGES OR CONVICTIONS

MISSION Mentoring young adults to serve their communities by providing knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training delivered by public safety professionals that build character, physical fitness and respect for the rule of law.

VISION

National Events

Leadership Development Academy

Marksmanship and Career Skills Competition

National Competitive Training Conference, July 2021

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

Knowledge and skills pertaining to the mission and purpose of law enforcement

Experience and training in law enforcement operations through practical experience, competitions and other activities

Teamwork and leadership development

Community Engagement

Traffic Stops

Felony Traffic Stops

Crash Investigation

Crisis Negotiations

Domestic Disputes

Crime Scene Investigation

White Collar Crimes

Interview and Interrogation

Emergency Field First Aide

Room Clearing

Use of Force

Defensive Tactics

And MORE!

ND State Fair Parade

National Night Out

Walk to Prevent Suicide

MSU Homecoming Parade

Battle of the Badges

Stuff a Squad

Boo at the Zoo

KX Sports Show

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

ND Special Olympics Golf Tournament

MISSION
Mentoring young adults to serve their communities by providing knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training delivered by public safety professionals that build character, physical fitness and respect for the rule of law.