Police cadets are uniformed members of the Hillsboro Police Department. After acceptance to the program, all new police cadets must attend a 12-week academy on Saturdays. Upon graduation, cadets receive regular in-house training and complete a wide variety of tasks, including:
- Community outreach
- Teaching safety classes to small children
- Traffic control at special events
- Ride alongs with patrol officers
The program fosters a sense of community engagement through volunteerism. Cadets learn all the roles that support our community and make the Police Department function behind the scenes. Many cadets move on to careers in law enforcement. Even for those who pursue other paths, the program teaches responsible decision-making and helps them gain professional experience.
In addition to learning about the community and gaining unique police experience, cadets may also earn college scholarships through their service.
