CSPD’s Teen Cadets take home awards at 2023 LEEPAC Conference
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is honoring its Teen Cadets following their accomplishments at the 2023 Law Enforcement Explorer Post Advisors Association of Colorado (LEEPAC) Conference.
The conference consisted of 25 teams and around 200 cadets from Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, and Texas.
The CSPD Teen Cadets participated in several individual and small team competitions and took home the following awards:
- 1st place in Crisis Intervention Training
- 1st place in Traffic Crash Investigation
- 2nd place in Pedestrian Contacts
- 2nd place Bomb Threat
- 2nd place in Family Disturbance
- 3rd place in Traffic Crash Investigation
- 3rd place in Suspicious Circumstance
- 3rd place in the Obstacle Course
- 4th place Family Disturbance
- 4th place High-Risk Entry
- 4th place in Suspicious Person
- 4th place in Bomb Threat
- 5th place in Traffic Crash Investigation
- 5th place High-Risk Entry
For their work as a team, they were awarded with the Spirit Award, which is won by collecting spirit tokens from advisors who then give it to cadets who displayed integrity, character, empathy, compassion, and care for others that exemplify the spirit of an exceptional law enforcement officer.
According to the CSPD, Since 2019, the award has been given on only three occasions, with the CSPD winning it each time.
The cadet program dates back 106 years to 1917 and was designed to develop young leaders who become active in our community.
Throughout the year, cadets will attend leadership conferences, volunteer at local non-profits, and more, all while learning about the role law enforcement plays in Colorado Springs.
While some cadets do go on to become CSPD officers, the program’s main goal is to help equip young community members with strong leadership skills and knowledge that they can take with them in the future.
To learn more about the CSPD Teen Cadet Program or to apply please visit the link here.
