Police Cadets
The Police Cadets provide another level of security and further strengthen the UMPD community policing efforts. These students work very closely with police officers and the student security force. They are extensively trained in police techniques, and serve as foot patrol, perform ancillary functions, and free officers for other duties. As students, they often see and hear what the police cannot, spotting problems early and preventing escalation.
Candidates for the Police Cadet program must be college students for the duration of their employment, with least a 2.5 GPA. Recruits must also pass a physical examination and an academic test to be considered for the program. Once selected, they go through 100 hours of training. The program allows students to get invaluable hands-on experience in law enforcement while still pursuing their educational goals.
To apply to the Cadet program, students should contact the residence hall security manager Jim Meade at 413-545-3959 or jmeade@admin.umass.edu.
