What are the Cadet Program’s Objectives?
• Instill an understanding and appreciation of the criminal justice system, and the professional ethics applied to law enforcement. • Develop an appreciation and understanding of Oregon laws. • Our goal is for the Cadets to become future Community Policing Officers for the Portland Police Bureau. What will I be doing as a Cadet? Once accepted into the Cadet Program, you will be assigned to one of three Precinct Posts. Police Cadets work many details and assignments in uniform and are involved in the following areas of community events and services: • Attending weekly meetings • School Safety Fairs • Parades • Vacation house checks • Traffic speed watches • Assisting police officers at road hazards, traffic accidents and crime scenes • Ride-Alongs with police officers • State competitions • Fundraising events Training Opportunities Police Cadets gain valuable experience and training in preparation for a career in law enforcement. Although Police Cadets have no police powers, they receiv
