Meriden Police Cadets Are Accepting Applications

MERIDEN, CT — The Meriden Police Cadets program is accepting applications, organizers announced this week.

The Meriden program is more than 30 years old, and designed for young adults between the ages of 13 and 20 years who are interested in law enforcement.

"Cadets form unique relationships with trained and certified Police instructors as they are exposed to the many facets of Law Enforcement including the duties and responsibilities of a Police Officer, forensic science, investigation, self-defense, firearms and weaponry," wrote officials on the city's website. "Cadets are invited to participate in our ride-along program and are allowed to ride with patrol officers and respond to police calls, participating in the normal routines of community policing. Cadets also learn proper radio operating procedures, how to write police logs and reports, and how to interact with different individuals in the community. Cadets may also assist officers in a variety of situations including directing traffic at accident scenes and routine investigations."

Residents of Meriden, Wallingford and Durham are eligible to apply. For more information, visit the cadets Facebook page or webpage.