What is the Janesville Police Department Public Safety Cadet Program?

The Janesville Police Department Public Safety Cadet Program is an organization of young adults between the ages of fourteen and twenty-one. The program's main objectiveis to introduce its members to different experiences and aspects in the various areas of law enforcement. Cadets will receive training and knowledge in these areas through lectures and practical applications. Other activities may include volunteering throughout the community in various activities such as the neighborhood block parties hosted by the Janesville Police Department, assisting in traffic control during the Fourth of July celebration at Traxler Park, participating in department training events such as K-9, S.W.A.T., Mobile Field Force, in-service, and other training sessions.

Public Safety Cadet Program Accomplishments

 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Explorer Conference

• 2017
  • 1st place Shoot/Don't Shoot
  • 3rd place Burglary In Progress
  • 3rd place Dispatch Operations
• 2016
  • 1st place Shoot/Don't Shoot
  • 3rd place Crash Reconstruction

Janesville 2nd Annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser - 1st place team

How to get involved with the Public Safety Cadet Program

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Janesville Police Department Public Safety Cadet Program must be willing to attend monthly meetings and training sessions. Meetings and training opportunities are scheduled multiple times a month to experience different aspects of law enforcement. Members must also be willing to volunteer their time in the various community service projects that the program is involved in.

Requirements:

• Be between the age of 14-21
• Complete a Cadet Application and pass a background investigation

The Public Safety Cadet Program accepts applications continuously throughout the year.  Applications may be printed, completed, and returned to the Janesville Police Department. 

Who to Contact:

For more information regarding the Public Safety Cadet Program, contact Officer Michael Feirn at feirnm@ci.janesville.wi.us or call (608) 373-6050.  

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