PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE PROTOCOL
The Calgary Police Cadet Corps (CPCC) is committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and positive interactions with Police. The following protocol is designed to address behaviours which are contrary to the Corps values. This is a mentorship program where youth can learn from their decisions and how their behaviour can have a negative impact on the Corps as a whole. Guidelines for discipline have been set out to correct behaviour and set examples for all Cadets.
Verbal Warning Written Warning Letter of Expectation Dismissal
- Verbal warnings can be delivered by:
- Civilian Instructor’s (CI’s);
- Calgary Police Service (CPS) Members.
Verbal Warnings will be documented on the Cadet database.
- Written Warnings, Letter of Expectation and Dismissal are determined and delivered by CPS members of the Youth Mentorship Team (YMT).
- Parents/Guardians will be notified at the Written Warning stage via email.
- A Letter of Expectation will outline the issue and allow for time to improve behaviour. The Cadet and Parent/Guardian will be expected to attend a meeting with the Youth Mentorship Team to discuss the details and action plans of a Letter of Expectation.
- Dismissal from the CPCC will be approved by the Youth Mentorship Team Sergeant and will be effective immediately upon receipt of email/meeting.
Attendance
Attending regular training nights is a commitment for all Cadets. Being on-time and in the correct dress is required. The Cadet must provide a reason (via email or phone call to Admin Support) for missing a training night.
- Missing a night or failing to inform staff that of an absence will not immediately initiate a verbal warning. These situations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis as “family comes first” in the CPCC priority list. If no fair reason, and frequent absences occur, a verbal warning may be issued.
- Late Cadets will have to speak with their cadet chain of command or CI to explain their reasoning. If this occurs frequently, a verbal warning may be issued.
- If attendance is below 65% in the first term (September-December) or below 65% in the second term (January -May) regardless of if it is for excused or unexcused absences, a Letter of Expectation will require a meeting with the YMT to discuss the behaviour and set a timeline for correction. YMT may suspend a Cadet until this meeting occurs.
- If the Letter of Expectation is not adhered to as agreed and attendance continues to be an issue, regardless of if it is for excused or unexcused absences, Dismissal may be the next step as per the Progressive Discipline Protocol.
Verbal Order Adherence
The Cadet Corps follows a chain of command, like the rank structure of the Calgary Police Service (CPS). For this system to function, verbal orders given by higher ranking Cadets, Civilian Instructors (CI’s) and/or Youth Mentorship Team members, must be followed. If a Cadet deems an order to be unreasonable, the Cadet will have the opportunity to question the order in a respectful manner. However, once a final decision is made by the Cadet Coordinators, the order must be followed. If the Cadet believes an order to be unsafe or contrary to the Corps Values, the chain of command must be followed (Cadet and CPS) for the order to be reviewed.
- The Progressive Discipline Protocol will be followed for incidents regarding Verbal Order Adherence.
Behaviour/ Core Values
The Cadet Corps Values include honesty, integrity, respect, fairness and compassion, vigilance, courage, and pride. How a Cadet represents themselves, the Corps and the Calgary Police Service is important and beyond reproach.
- During scheduled Cadet training nights or events, Cadets are expected to treat each other with respect. This respect extends to the CI’s, coaches, teachers, police officers, administrators, external guests.
- Negative behaviour outside of regularly scheduled Cadet events, that is brought to the attention of the Youth Mentorship Team, is also subject to the Progressive Discipline Protocol. This includes face to face interactions with members of the public, members of the Calgary Police Service, and/or other Cadets.
- Online activity that brings the CPS and/or the CPCC reputation into disrepute will not be tolerated. Group chats, social media group participation, pictures/videos/derogatory memes, and includes personal accounts (social media platforms and email) that negatively reference Cadets, CPS or CPCC are grounds for dismissal and may not subject to the Progressive Discipline Protocol.