To become a member of the Calgary Police Cadet Corps, you must
- Be a youth between 12 yrs old and 18 years old (however, you must be under 17 to apply)
- Be of good moral character
- Complete an Enhanced Security Clearance, have no criminal record (see link below)
- Be a resident of Canada for a minimum of 3 years with government identification (birth certificate or Alberta Health Care card)
- Provide written parental/guardian consent
- Complete an application form (see link below)
- Be attending school full time (including homeschooling) and be able to provide a copy of a recent report card and reference letter from school teacher
- Be a resident of Calgary or a surrounding area (Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, High River, and Okotoks)
Cost
- There is no cost to join the Calgary Police Cadet Corps as it is funded by the Calgary Police Youth Foundation
- Uniforms and kit are provided during the participation in the Program
- Potential credits for school through participation
Time commitment for successful applicants
- September to May
- Thursday nights from 5:45 to 9:15 pm
- Location for training is Calgary Police Headquarters, 5111 47 Street NE, Calgary AB
- There are weekend exercises and volunteering opportunities throughout the year.
- Cadets are expected to maintain a 70% attendance rate throughout the Cadet year.
When are applications being accepted?
The application process is open from November 1 to March 31 for the following year’s intake.
*****PLEASE NOTE*****
If not selected for the start of the class year, please resubmit your application for next year.
***Pipers and Drummers are currently in high demand***
Registration for September 2025 opens on November 1st 2024 and closes on March 1st 2025. Approximately 20 kids will be accepted. Your child must be under 17 years old as of September 4th 2025 to apply. Please email cadet_corps@calgarypolice.ca for the registration forms.