Sedona Police Cadets is a community-based policing program. We educate and involve young men and women in police operations and spark interest in law enforcement. Our members become involved in community activities such as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and National Night Out.

The Cadets program provides an opportunity for young people to explore a career in law enforcement while gaining experience they can use throughout their lives. The program is helped and funded by donations and fundraisers. Donations can be made at the Sedona Police Department.

 Qualifications for the Sedona Police Cadets program are as follows: 

• Men and women between the ages of 14-21 (14 years old is acceptable only if you have graduated from eighth grade)
• Good moral character
• Remain in school while in the program or until graduation and maintain a "C" average (70%) or higher
• Not have a serious police record
• Attend weekly Cadet meetings
• Volunteer your time to attend Cadet functions
• Commit to the Cadet Code and exemplify the professional image of the Sedona Police Department

For more information, contact Ofc Mike Lucas at mlucas@sedonaaz.gov or Ofc Joshua Jones at jjones@sedonaaz.gov. The program is supervised by Sgt. Laura Leon. You may also call the Sedona Police Department at 928-282-3100.

Chandler Tactical Competition 2023

Recent Sedona Police Cadets demonstrate the spirit of teamwork required to compete against teams from other cities in the annual Chandler Tactical Competition ("Tac-Comp"). This competition tests the Cadets' teamwork and skills in tactical events.

Chandler Explorer Competition 2010

In 2010, seven Explorers (now called Cadets) and two advisors attended Tac-Comp and competed against approximately 700 cadets visiting from California to Minnesota.

The Sedona Police Explorers excelled in their teamwork and received a first place trophy in an event entitled Hogan's Alley, and a second place trophy in the Incident Command Scenario. We have attended the competition for several years and have won second place trophies and third place trophies on many occasions, but this was the first time in the 10-year history of the Sedona Police Cadets program that we took home a first place trophy from the Chandler Competition.

We are extremely proud of all of our Cadets for how they perform and how they represent the Sedona Police Department during competitions!
   

The Sedona Police Cadets meet at the Sedona Police Department located at 100 Roadrunner Drive in Sedona. The meetings generally last from 6-8pm. At the meetings, an advisor will answer your questions and help you with the application process.

If you meet the qualifications for a Cadet, you will receive an application form and Background Authorization Form. After the successful completion of the background process, you will become a Cadet.