Police Department to begin accepting Junior Cadet applications January 2

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is seeking young men and women interested in joining the Junior Cadets. Dedicated to preparing young adults for careers and leadership in public safety, the program will begin accepting applications on Thursday, Jan. 2. The application period will remain open until all seats are filled.

To qualify as a Police Junior Cadet, a person must have completed the eighth grade, be between the ages of 14-20, and have an interest in the field of law enforcement. To view the complete list of membership requirements, visit https://bit.ly/WFPDJuniorCadets.

Junior Cadets participate in meetings, training sessions, ride-alongs with experienced police officers (cadets 18 and older), and other activities as part of the learning process.

Training consists of basic first aid, department radio procedures, handcuffing, accident investigation, finger printing, crime scene analysis, rank structure, leadership, and more.  Members receive a standard uniform that must be worn to all meetings and special events.

For more information or to apply to the Police Junior Cadet Program, visit  https://bit.ly/WFPDJuniorCadets or email Lt. David Zick at [email protected].