The Tyler Police Public Safety Cadet’s goal is to reach the young adults and future leaders of our community and introduce them to the field of Law Enforcement.

Tyler Law Enforcement Cadets are offered every possible contact in the law enforcement community that can be provided. Cadets are given briefings by various Federal, State, County, and Local agencies to provide them with information on this diverse career field. Tyler Law Enforcement Cadets also are offered the opportunity to ride along with police officers during a tour of duty.  Cadets boost their self-confidence in career opportunities through participation in programs that increasingly test their knowledge. Cadets participate in scenario training as part of the program.

Requirements for the PSC program:

1. Have a desire for a career in law enforcement or police service or a desire to learn more about the field of law enforcement.
2. Be a young adult age 14, and graduated from the eighth grade, through the training year of their 21^st birthday.
3. Must undergo a thorough background review to assess character and integrity that may include interviews with neighbors, teachers and employers.
4. Must not have a prior conviction for a criminal offense or serious traffic offense.
5. Must demonstrate and maintain a minimum of a 73 or 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in high school or college to remain in the Unit.
6. As a prerequisite for joining a hold harmless and release form for Public Safety Cadets and the partnering agency/organization must be executed by the parents or legal guardian and/or the Cadet if of legal age to sign such a form.
7. Must complete a basic training course, to include Youth Safety training and a probationary period. (Provided in our training.)
8. Must strive to achieve body weight in proportion to height and maintain a high level of physical fitness.

Application Process:

1. Complete Tyler Police Public Safety Cadet Application with parent’s signatures if under the age of 18. (Will receive when attend meeting)
2. Once a background investigation has been completed and the applicant meets the requirements of the program, they will be notified of their acceptance.The applicant may be called upon to explain issues within his/her background history. (Will be allowed to attend meetings until background completed)
3. Once accepted, the applicant becomes a Probationary Cadet and his/her membership will have started the date that the application was turned in.

Fees and Clothing requirements:

1. Black tactical or BDU pants, black shoes or tactical boots, and a black belt
2. $20 for each year (even ½ year to start) for Public Safety Cadet dues/insurance
3. $35 for a PSC gray Polo shirt and $25 for a PSC black shirt (Purchase from PD)

If you have any questions, please contact Officer James McCraw (Post Advisor).

Public Safety Cadet Brochure

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