PAL Law Enforcement Cadets

Do you know a student interested in learning about a career in law enforcement? Check out the PAL Summer Cadet Academy and Law Enforcement Internship Program

This summer, PAL and SFPD will be doubling the size of our PAL Law Enforcement Cadet program for youth by 50 new PAL Cadets in 2011. The program includes an intensive 4-week Summer Cadet Academy and an internship and community service with SFPD during the school year.

For youth interested in a summer program to develop their leadership skills, learn more about law enforcement careers and become eligible for a year-round internship, this is an excellent training and learning opportunity.

The PAL Summer Cadet Academy gives participants a glimpse of the actual police recruit academy training. Police Academy instructors teach cadets many police procedures, including traffic stops, radio codes, and ethical conduct. Graduates of the Summer Cadet Academy will be placed in an internship at an SFPD District Station and/or SFPD Bureau starting this fall and continue throughout the school year.  Service is a big component of the PAL Cadet program.  Cadets help out at events such as community safety events, the Bayview Magic Backpack Giveaway, and even the World Series ticker tape parade!  Additional benefits include college information partnerships with the University of San Francisco and City College of San Francisco.  The program is designed to give participant hands-on job skills and leadership development experience and encourage higher education for career development.

Applicants must be:

• At least 14 years old (and no older than 19 as of 6/13/2011)<

• Have completed their first year of high school

• Have and maintain a 2.0 grade point average

• Reside in or attend school in San Francisco

Informational Sessions:

PAL will be hosting information sessions for interested applicants on Thursdays March 10 and April 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM (350 Amber Dr., Rm. 100, San Francisco, CA  94131)

Application Deadline:

Applications (in English or Spanish) and recommendations must be received by April 22, 2011.

Program Commitment:

Applicants must be available for

• Summer Cadet Academy:  Monday June 13 to Friday July 16 2011 9:00 to 3:00 PM (except July 4)

• Station Internships:  Starting after Labor Day, approximately 8 hours per month

• Bi-weekly meetings, trainings, and community service throughout the year

For more info: Call 401-4666 or cadets@sfpal.org

Summer Cadet Academy 2010

Congratulations to the graduates of the First Summer Cadet Academy class! See photos of the graduation Our new cadets are currently completing internships at Bayview and Ingleside stations.

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

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.