Juvenile Programs

Programs designed to assist our youth and intended to keep our youth out the system, and if they do enter the system, to assist them in reformation and recovery.

TPD Cadets

Are you interested in Law Enforcement? If so, the TPD Cadet program is just for you! The Tallahassee Police Department Cadet Program is for young males and females, ages 14-21, that have an interest in law enforcement. After passing the 12-week Academy, participants can:

• Go on 4 ride-alongs per month - Ride-alongs allow cadets to go on an officer's shift and observe what an officer does daily.
• Receive scenario-based law enforcement training - Every year, the Florida Association of Police Explorers (FAPE) hosts a state competition. At each competition, about 40 Explorer Posts compete in law enforcement-based scenarios. The different scenarios include: Bomb Threat, Traffic Stop, Traffic Accident, Crisis Intervention, First Aid, Crime Scene, Search & Arrest and In Progress. Throughout the year, training is provided on these specific topics, as well as Officer Safety and basic Legal Guidelines.
• Help out at volunteer events - The TPD Cadets work traffic for many City and private organization events, including Springtime Tallahassee, Parade of Lights, the Red Hills Triathlon, Heart Walk, March of Dimes and many more.