This unit is an advanced leadership-focused training experience for high school cadets that emphasizes professionalism, judgement, teamwork, and decision-making skills. Cadets will learn about the history and evolution of law enforcement; an overview of criminal law, civil liberties, and the US Constitution as they apply to policing; and the role of ethics, professionalism, and public trust in the exercise of authority. Cadets will also develop their communications skills, including verbal de-escalation, interviewing, and teamwork. Cadets will conduct performance-based tasks related to arrest and control, handcuffing, defensive tactics, baton scenarios, traffic stop procedures, basic criminal investigation, and evidence processing. Much of the training, conducted at the tactical warehouse, is designed to culminate into a final Field Training Exercise (FTX). Applicants should note that this course involves moderate physical intensity and is designed to develop mature, confident leaders rather than technical law enforcement proficiency. However, throughout the course, cadets will be given opportunities to interact with current law enforcement professionals and guest speakers who provide real-world insight into the responsibilities, expectations, and standards of the profession.

Incoming 9th grade through high school graduates

Display and demonstration of the Cadet Corps Core Values & the Cadet Corps Honor Code Ethical & Professional Conduct and Communication Motivation, Enthusiasm & Esprit de Corps Mastery of subjects taught during the course (varies depending on the subject taught at the time of the DOR)

• Fundamentals & history of law enforcement
• Instruction covering various related law enforcement & security fields
• Overview of the codified law in california
• Arrest, detention, searches and citizen rights
• Identifying and investigating a crime, incident, or injury
• Observation training, interviewing skills, to develop a professional report
• Crime scene operations & investigation, evidence collection, storage & control
• Defensive and offensive verbal communication, de-escalation tools and understanding the use of force continuum
• Scenario training & evaluation:
• STEM related instruction in the use of technology, science and engineering in the various Law Enforcement fields
• Physical training that includes:
  1. Defensive tactics
  2. Obstacle maneuvering
  3. Targted physical activity (endurance, strength building, agility, etc.)

Point of Contact for this is: 1LT Jacob Rodriguez at jacob.rodriguez@cacadets.org