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Police Explorer Cadet Program

A program for teens considering a police career, teaching law enforcement skills through mentoring, classroom instruction and hands on training.

  • Paid
  • Ages 14 and up
  • Background check

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What they do

Train on Saturdays with mentoring, classroom lessons and drills, including tactical and agility training. Cadets also help at official events such as parades, memorials and charity runs, and can join optional summer camps.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 14 to 20
Who is there
Teens

When and where

Saturday training from 10 am to 5 pm at the Philadelphia Police Academy. Attendance at Saturday sessions is required.

Days
Saturday
Times
Daytime

Saturday training at the Philadelphia Police Academy; intake at 8501 State Road

Address
8501 State Road
Part of the city
North Delaware

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Apply online at ppdexplorers.org, or download the PEC-991 paper pack, sign it and mail it to 8501 State Road. Watch your email for a call from a recruitment officer, which the site says comes within five business days..

You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Cadets train on Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm, with classroom lessons, mentoring and hands-on drills. They also help at official events such as parades and memorials. Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian at testing and interviews.

Tips for your first visit

  • Check your email often after you apply, since physical assessment dates are sent there.
  • Applicants who are 14 must be enrolled in high school to apply.
  • Budget for the $50 yearly fee and about $350 for probation uniforms.
  • Keep Saturdays free, since training is mandatory from 10 am to 5 pm.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Teens need an application, a clean background check, a fitness and agility test, an interview and a yearly fee before they see the program, so the way in is clear but selective..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. A $50 yearly insurance and registration fee is collected if accepted, and probation uniforms cost about $350.
How often
An ongoing role

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • This group asks for a background check.

What to bring or wear: Probation uniforms, about $350 (per the program site)

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
May 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • phila.gov, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website, Summary, Audience, Requirements
  • phila.gov, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Audience, Status, Last sign of life
  • ppdexplorers.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Cost, Requirements, First step, Contacts, Location, Audience

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