The Spokane Police Foundation is proud to support the Spokane Police Department's Volunteer Services Unit's Cadet and Explorer programs. These young adults volunteer hundreds of hours a year to the department! For more information, visit https://my.spokanecity.org/police/volunteers/.

This fundraiser is to raise money for their program and their activities.

The Spokane Police Explorer Program is partnered with the Boy Scouts of America under their Learning for Life Program. Explorers are comprised of high school aged individuals 14-18 years old. Explorers help at community events such as Hoopfest, Bloomsday, Lilac Parade, and others. When Explorers reach a certain level of proficiency they are allowed to ride with an officer on patrol. Those interested can attend a training to see if they would like to be an Explorer.

Cadets are comprised of individuals ages 18-24 years old. If enrolled and attending school, you must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Cadets are committed to volunteering 20 hours per month. Cadets assist Spokane Police Department at community events such as Hoopfest, Bloomsday, Lilac Parade, and others.

When Cadets reach a level of proficiency and experience, they are allowed to ride with an officer on patrol. Cadets can advance to a Level 2 which allows them to assist patrol officers with cold report calls (burglaries, hit and run collisions, pick up found property etc.).

Level 2 Cadets receive advanced training on non-emergency vehicle operation and are qualified to take and drive a vehicle out on patrol to respond to non-emergency calls.

Cadets have opportunities to train and be promoted to positions of leadership roles and responsibilities.

Volunteers Services Unit - Cadets & Explorers

By Spokane Police Foundation

Volunteers Services Unit - Cadets & Explorers

Cadets vs. Explorers

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