Brockton Police Junior Cadet program lets kids experience law enforcement. How to sign up
BROCKTON - Some kids play sports for fun, while others are captivated by crime shows and the world of law enforcement. For those with an interest in criminal justice, the Brockton Police Department is offering a unique opportunity to explore that passion firsthand. This summer, the department will be hosting a special program where kids can learn what it's truly like to work in law enforcement.
The brochure reads, "The Junior Cadet program provides first-hand experiences and insight into the operations of law enforcement. This program also affords these highly motivated young people an opportunity to consider law enforcement as a potential career choice."
The Junior Cadet Program is recruiting Brockton residents, ages 14 to 16 years old. There are two sessions to choose from: July 7 to 11 and August 4 to 8. You can sign up online.
Here is what the program is all about.
On the Brockton Police Department website, it said, "Brockton Police Junior Cadets spend a week of training during the summer with the men and women of the Brockton Police Department. The kids learn about radar and traffic enforcement from our Traffic Enforcement and Control Unit Officers. By the end of the week, these 14-16 year-olds will have studied criminal law, learned first aid/CPR, bike safety, and are shown presentations from specialized units."
First aid/CPR training
Criminal law
Bike safety
Leadership
Team building
Physical fitness and nutrition
Police K-9
Traffic safety
Specialized units
The website said there is usually a trip planned to Boston with the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit as well as a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.
To learn more about the Brockton Police Department Junior Cadet Program go to the police department's website.
This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton Police Junior Cadet Program teaches kids about policing
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