Public Safety Cadets is a new, national non-profit organization founded and managed by active and retired law enforcement officers and business leaders dedicated to preparing young adults, ages 14-20, for careers and leadership in the public safety profession.
The Milwaukee Police Department Public Safety Cadets learn about all facets of a career in law enforcement. The program is a community based program which reaches out to youth in all parts of the City of Milwaukee. The program helps build understanding, provides role models, and helps to develop young people interested in law enforcement careers through training and hands on programs.
Online Application
2025 MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT CADET/EXPLORER CHALLENGE
Individual Registration 2026 Team Registration
National Competitive Training Conference
In July 2021, the Public Safety Cadets competed against 94 teams from multiple states and jurisdictions in their first National Competitive Training Conference in Gatlinburg Tennessee.
This training consisted of:
Active Shooter
Arrest & Search
Burglary in Progress
Person in Distress/Emotionally Disturbed Person
Felony Traffic Stop
Officer Rescue
Unknown Trouble
Force Options
Drill Team
Individual Competitions:
Bike Policing
Air Pistol Marksmanship
Air-soft Tactical Course