The Teen Cadet Academy is a one-week summer program geared toward teens who are interested in law enforcement as a career choice. They are provided a working knowledge of all aspects of the daily operations of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Young people who reside and attend school in Ouachita Parish are invited to apply. The academy is for students who are mature and have an interest in law enforcement.
REQUIREMENTS
Teens interested in attending must be 14 to 18 years of age and should be physically fit enough to participate in daily physical training and defensive tactics. Cadets must also be able to provide their own transportation to and from the Cadet Academy.
Who Attends?
Young people who reside and attend school in Ouachita Parish are invited to apply. The academy is for students who are mature and have an interest in law enforcement.
Location
Ouachita Parish Rifle Range
357 Sheriff Richard Fewell Road
West Monroe, LA 71292
HOW CAN I APPLY?
You MUST be recommended by your school principal. Home School students may attend also. Parents sign the form in lieu of a principal. Recommendation forms and applications will be made available to schools or you can print one from the link below. Forms are also available on our website, www.opso.net, our Facebook page or our Mobile App. Classroom space will be limited to 20 cadets. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Applications from teens that have been placed in out-of-school suspension during the present school year will not be accepted. All applicants will be notified by OPSO.
If you have any questions, contact Deputy Leha Odom at 318-376-6406.
DATE:
- June 26th – 30th, 2023 (Deadline to register is May 19, 2023
Click the link below for more information and the registration form:
