Willoughby Police Cadets #6020

06/02/2026

It was a great opportunity and chance to learn about the inner workings of the juvenile court system! Thank you to the Lake County Sheriff department, and the Juvenile Court system for allowing us to visit!

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The members of Lake County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 43 and Willoughby Police Cadet Post 6020 recently had the opportunity to tour the Lake County Juvenile Justice Center and gain firsthand insight into the juvenile justice system.

During the visit, the Explorers and Cadets learned about the laws, procedures, and responsibilities involved in juvenile court and detention operations. They also had the opportunity to hear from Honorable Judge DeLeone and the dedicated professionals who oversee the various divisions of the Justice Center, providing valuable knowledge about how the juvenile justice system serves our community.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Judge DeLeone and all of the staff who took the time to educate our future law enforcement leaders. Experiences like these provide invaluable learning opportunities and help our youth better understand the important role the justice system plays in protecting and serving the public.
#6020

05/14/2026

Thank you to the Cuyahoga Community College Police Academy for allowing us to come train at your facility. We truly appreciate the opportunity, hospitality, and support. Having access to such a professional training environment helps us continue to grow, learn, and sharpen our skills.

Thank you again to everyone at Tri-C Police Academy for your time and generosity — we look forward to working together again in the future!

05/13/2026

Willoughby Police Cadets are looking to expand! We are now taking applications to join our program. See below:

Contact our page if interested!

04/22/2026

Thank you to the News Herald for covering our competition!

Explorer and cadet groups from across Ohio competed in a series of law enforcement-based challenges as part of the Heart of Ohio Law Enforcement Exploring Competition. The competition took place on April 18 at South High School in…

04/22/2026

We are especially proud of our cadets, who represented our program with professionalism, teamwork, and dedication. They competed hard and did an outstanding job throughout the competition. Congratulations to everyone involved!

03/11/2026

When you donate to the Willoughby Police Cadets 501(c)(3), your contribution is tax-deductible and directly supports youth and community programs.

Donations help fund:
-Scholarships for Cadets
-Volunteer Appreciation and the Annual Cadet Recognition & Awards Event
-Holiday Heroes Donations (formerly Shop with a Cop)
-Youth Safety Programs, Police-Youth Outreach Initiatives, and Public Safety Education Programs such as the Heart of Ohio Law Enforcement Exploring Competition, coming to Willoughby South High School on April 18th

To donate, simply scan our PayPal QR code and your contribution will go directly toward supporting these programs.

Ohio Law Enforcement Education Advocates Association (OLEEAA)

01/29/2026

Shotgun qualification is one of the most common hurdles where police cadets fall short. We know that’s true—and that’s why we prepare ours with extensive, hands-on training led by state-certified fi****ms instructors.

12/08/2025

A huge thank you for having us, and an even bigger thank you to everyone who stopped by and showed their support! This event was hosted by the Lake County Crime Prevention Task Force, the Lake County Chiefs of Police, and the Lake County Safe Communities Coalition with a great reminder to always during the holidays!🎄🛑

Big shoutout to the amazing sponsors. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙🚓✨

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12/02/2025

Thank you for having us! It was a great experience and a great way to help our community!

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The Willoughby Police Department recently hosted its annual Cram the Cruiser food drive to support the McKinley Community Outreach Center. The food drive took place at Giant Eagle in Willoughby on …

05/16/2025

Thank you LCSO for hosting an outstanding training session this week!
We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside fellow law enforcement professionals and appreciate the effort your team put into making the training informative, practical, and well-organized. Partnerships like this strengthen us all and help ensure we serve our communities with excellence.