Public Safety Cadet Program

Public Safety Cadet Program

The Law Enforcement Cadet Program allows young men and women to gain training and experience in the law enforcement field.  The program also provides opportunities for community involvement and development.  Program activities center around law enforcement training, organized recreational activities, and competitive events.

Sergeant David Saylors, Officer Jasmine Gilreath, and Officer Matias Castillo currently oversee the program.

To be eligible for the program, an applicant:

  • Must be between 15 (in 9th grade) and 20 years old
  • Must maintain at least a "C" average in every class and must remain enrolled in school until graduation or earn a GED
  • Must attend regularly scheduled meetings

To apply to become a member of the Dalton Police Cadet Program, click the link below to download the application.  Fill out the application and send it to:

Sergeant David Saylors
301 Jones Street
Dalton, GA  30720