The Willoughby Police Cadets #6020 are a non-profit organization whose mission is to cultivate exceptional, well-prepared Cadets for a career in law enforcement. We are accepting donations for scholarships to local police academies for our most qualified candidates. We have developed a comprehensive training program comparable to the core curriculum of Ohio Police Academies. Training is conducted by state certified instructors so Cadets arrive prepared for success on day one of the academy. Classroom training includes basic policing duties, fundamentals of the criminal justice system, laws of arrest, search and seizure, case law and advanced de-escalation tactics. Cadets learn outside of the classroom during traffic stops, defensive tactics, close quarters training, RAIDER, and on the shooting range. Our program also features presentations and training from the United States Marshall Service, the Western Lake County Emergency Response Team and K9 officers. In addition, Cadets are guided through all the application processes from academy to full time positions. They are coached on how to successfully interview with their prospective departments every step of the way. Cadets can also pursue careers as police dispatchers. The Willoughby Police Department employs 16 dispatchers and provides opportunities for Cadets to sit alongside them. A Cadet dispatcher development program is currently in the works. With your help the Willoughby Police Cadets can continue to develop and grow into Lake County's premier Cadet Program!
