Youth ages 14-18 are invited to attend three (3) introductory meetings for free to see if The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Cadet Program is right for them. The program is a community-based policing program designed to educate and engage young men and women in law enforcement functions, whether they decide to enter the field or not. As a Cadet, young adults have the opportunity to assist MCSO as volunteers and receive specialized law enforcement training, attend weekly meetings, and volunteer to perform important community services. Along the way, they learn teamwork, responsibility, accountability, leadership, ethics, and other fundamental skills that enable youth to be successful in life.
INTRODUCTORY MEETINGS: September 16, 23, 30 2025 | 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. No RSVP required.
FORMAT: Hands-on
INSTRUCTION METHOD(S): Lecture
AGES: Youth ages 14-18
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
PREREQUISITES: None
WHAT TO BRING: Pen and notebook
FEE: No fee for the three (3) introductory meetings (registration not required). If a student decides to join the Cadet program after the introductory meetings, cost is $50 for the full program.
INSTRUCTION METHOD(S): Lecture
AGES: Youth ages 14-18
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
PREREQUISITES: None
WHAT TO BRING: Pen and notebook
FEE: No fee for the three (3) introductory meetings (registration not required). If a student decides to join the Cadet program after the introductory meetings, cost is $50 for the full program.
INSTRUCTOR: Deputy Rodriguez MCSO
HOW TO JOIN: The journey starts by attending the three (3) meetings in September to see if the program is a good fit (no registration required for the 3 introductory meetings). After the third meeting, interested applicants will receive instructions on how to join the program.
