Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
William Griesbach Training Centre, 14310-109 Street
*members of the media are invited to attend the event
“Our year-end celebration is the culmination of a year’s worth of foot drill, fitness, presentations, volunteering, team building and leadership,” says Const. Shannon Tenney, EPS Cadet Corps Coordinator. “The awards presented reflect those individuals who excelled above their peers, and demonstrated their commitment to the EPS Cadet Corps.”
EPS senior officers will present the awards, and promotions will be announced for the 2014/2015 cadet year. Representatives from EPS, RBC, the Edmonton Police Foundation and the EPS Cadet Corps will be available for comment after the ceremony. Refreshments will be served.
Every year awards are presented to select cadets for volunteer service, attendance, dedication, long term service and leadership.
Background:
As early as 1979, EPS was involved in delivering youth programming aimed at training and mentoring leaders in the community. Initially EPS partnered with Scouts Canada to deliver a program called “Police Venturers”. In 1990 the structure changed and became a police-run program; the Edmonton Police Service Cadet Program. This youth program was established for 14 to 20 year olds as a mix of police-related activities, life and leadership skill development. Over the years more effort has been given to preparing Cadets to enter the police recruit hiring pool. Today, the EPS Cadet Corps numbers 36, and efforts are underway to increase membership over the coming years.
The Edmonton Police Service Cadet Program challenges those youth interested in law enforcement through opportunities for skill enhancement, community service and leadership. Visit www.edmontonpolice.ca/cadets for more information.