Law Enforcement Cadets

Congratulations to the graduates of the First Summer Cadet Academy class!  See photos of the graduation Our new cadets will begin their station internships after Labor Day.

Check out the summer cadet academy on Youtube!

For more information about our summer cadet academy, please read Jill Tucker’s article in the July 5, 2010 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle

Ages: 14 to 20 (must have completed 9th grade to participate in summer academy)
Activity: spring evening program and 4-week intensive summer 2011 summer academy
Registration information: Registration begins January 2011
Check website later this fall for registration materials and more information
For more info: Call 401-4666 or email info@sfpal.org

The PAL Cadet program started in San Francisco in 1959.  Since then, thousands of San Francisco youth, including many who have chosen to pursue law enforcement or public service careers, have developed new leadership and career skills as a PAL cadet.

PAL Law Enforcement Cadets engage in activities centered on the five emphasis areas of the Learning for Life program:  career and job skills development, leadership experience, life skills learning, character education, and community service.

PAL Cadets meet weekly year-round to engage in training and community service activities such as:  education in proper police procedures and techniques, participate in police ride-alongs, compete with other Bay Area cadet programs and assist in charitable and civic events alongside SFPD.