Cadet Post Program

Biweekly general meetings include education in police topics such as:

• General Police Procedures
• Handcuffing
• Radio Communications
• Building searches
• Criminal Procedure, Penal and Vehicle and Traffic Laws
• First Aid
• Physical Conditioning
• Domestic Violence
• Emotionally Disturbed Persons
• Traffic Stops/DWI enforcement

• Collaborates with community organizations in community service efforts.
• Assists the Troy Police Department and other agencies in trainings and community functions.
• Participate as Role-players for Emergency Response Team and Hostage Negotiations training.

Troy Cadets showcase their newly learned skills at competitions held in the Northeast competing against other Police Cadet Posts. Troy Cadets assist the Troy Police Department at functions as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Police and the Advisors. The Troy Cadets Program partners with the Criminal Justice program at Questar III and the Rensselaer County STOP-DWI program.

To be eligible for the Troy Cadet Program you must meet the following requirements.

• Between the ages of 14 and 20 (must have completed the 8th grade)
• Maintain at least a "C" average in all school subjects through the 12th grade
• Have no serious arrests/convictions
• Good moral character
• Cleared by a background investigation
• Successfully complete the application/interview process

View the Cadet Application (PDF).