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 2024 is now closed
Contact us for more information or to request an application form, or download our forms:
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Please include the color copies of Identification as noted on the Enhanced Security Form.