Hello and thank you for your interest in this Law Enforcement Cadet Program.

My name is Lance Davis and I am your Instructor for this socially easygoing but very informative Police Cadet Program. In this Ongoing program, students (cadets) will get valuable information about the Criminal Justice field which includes weekly topics related to Law Enforcement, the Court System, and Correctional Institutions. 

This program is broken into sections, starting with the Basics (LE History, Getting Hired, What to expect at the Police Academy, etc.), then moving on into the Role of a Patrol Officer (this is VERY BROAD but VERY INFORMATIVE), followed by advancing to the role of an Investigator or Detective (Yes, you will learn how to solve basic crimes), and finally from January-March. we will end up spending 9-sessions in an Investigative Reality Role Play Scenario.

This is an ongoing class with breaks in-between. This program is mainly tailored for ages 13-18 because of the nature of some topics (there is some language and violence that may not be suitable for some so please be aware of this). This Police Cadet course isn't just about topics related to criminal justice but it is also a character building and discipline training program as well. Cadets will be educated through several ways including: Lecture, Guest Speakers (when available) that are knowledgeable in the field, Videos, Role Plays, Peer Reviews, Group competitions, etc. Plus, we will always socialize in every class. Another awesome thing about this class is on the 1st Sunday of each month, we will watch either: Traffic stops, Vehicle pursuits, or SWAT Raid videos and discuss the pros and cons of each one. I call this "Extreme Sundays."

In this program, cadets will need to take notes in class and ask questions when something is not clear to them. There will be extra time at then end of class for questions and answers. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, CAMERAS ON, AND NOTE TAKING IN THIS PROGRAM IS REQUIRED.

This Ongoing Junior Police Cadet Academy usually lasts for 40-45 minutes on most Sunday's, but may go a little longer on certain weeks. These will be announced in advance.
-> Please feel free to join anytime during the semester. You may be a little behind but I will talk you through it to catch up.

REQUIREMENTS: there must be a minimum of 2 students enrolled, active participation (you learn so much more by participating), and cameras must be on at all times.

PLEASE READ -> 
Updated for August 2024 -> This NEW & IMPROVED program is packed with many different available topics that cadets will learn and even be able to receive certification in that will help them throughout their career. (This following schedule is subject to change)

(August-March) Schedule Subject to Change
-> Day 1 - Student Introductions & Character of the Police Officer 
-> Day 2 - History & Stats of Law Enforcement,  The Police Academy, (Interview Assignment)
-> Day 3 - The Emergency Dispatcher
-> Day 4 - The Correctional System & The Juvenile Justice System
-> Day 5 - Student Presentations, Agencies (Municipal, County, State, & Federal)
-> Day 6 - "Extreme Sunday" Vehicle Pursuits
-> Day 7 - Law Enforcement Ethics & Community Policing
-> Day 8 - The U.S. Constitution / Probable Cause & Reasonable Suspicion
-> Day 8 - Unknown & Felony Traffic Stops & Scenarios 
-> Day 10 - Racial Profiling / Use of Force
-> Day 11 - "Extreme Sunday" Traffic Stops
-> Day 12 - Description of Persons & Vehicles / Search of Persons & Vehicles
-> Day 13- Industry Certifications, SWAT, & Police Officer Stress
-> Day 14 - Interviewing, Note Taking 101 & Basic Report Writing
-> Day 15 - Courtroom Testimony
-> Day 16 - "Extreme Sunday" SWAT Raids
-> Day 17 - Crime Scene Basics for the Responding Officer
-> Day 18- Crime Scene Scenario practice & Virtual Crime Scene case 
-> Day 19 - Case File Paper review
January-March Day 20-28 - "Reality Murder Series" This puts your Detective skills to use