Retrospective coverage for October 22, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
Middle-school students interested in the San Diego Police Department's Junior Cadet Program had an Oct. 30 application deadline, according to a notice issued Oct. 22. The year-round program serves students in grades six through eight. SDPD notice
The department's Community & Youth Services Division said the program had expanded to three locations, with meetings offered on three different days. Families could choose the location and schedule that best fit their needs; the application contained those details.
Activities described by SDPD included teamwork, physical fitness, community service and hands-on projects. The department said its goals were to develop leadership, confidence and responsibility and to help students build relationships with officers and other young people.
The announcement linked to an online application and encouraged families to share the opportunity with interested students.