Public Safety Cadets Unit #9647

The City of Fond du Lac is the proud host of Public Safety Cadets Unit #9647.  The Cadets Unit is a joint effort between the City of Fond du Lac Police Department and the Public Safety Cadets organization. The program is intended to give youth/young adults from ages 14-20, that have graduated 8th grade, the opportunity to explore law enforcement as a possible career choice.

The Cadets Unit meets once or twice a month in the evening hours. During these monthly meetings, Cadets will receive hands-on training from FDLPD Officers in areas such as handcuffing, crime scene investigations, evidence handling, emergency vehicle operation, active threat response, traffic stops, and more.

Cadets, over age 18, are invited to participate in the FDLPD Ride Along program. In this program, Cadets will ride along with an Officer for a portion of their shift and get to see what it is like to be a Police Officer.

The Cadets Unit sometimes assists the FDLPD with various community events like parades, fireworks, and Walleye Weekend to mention a few. Cadets wear uniforms that are issued by the Unit and a duty belt with various pieces of equipment for meetings and events.

The Cadets Unit also participates in various competitions held throughout the state in events such as vehicle contacts, shoot/don’t shoot, traffic stops, crime scene investigations and physical agility.

Contact Us:
Lead Mentor – Officer Marcus Clapper (Email: mclapper@fdl.wi.gov)

Co-Mentor – Officer Brooke Mathes (Email: bmathes@fdl.wi.gov)

Co-Mentor- Officer Alex Malueg (Email: amalueg@fdl.wi.gov)