Pinellas County SO Cadet Unit #900

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Pinellas County SO Cadet Unit #900

The Cadet Program is an opportunity for young men and women to learn about law enforcement careers, while gaining valuable life experiences.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Cadet Program, Unit #900, offers young people the opportunity to experience firsthand the challenges and rewards of public safety careers. Cadets interact with Deputy Sheriffs who serve as mentors and instructors, some of which were Post members themselves. Meetings are currently held every Tuesday from 6pm-9pm, and follow the Pinellas County Sc

hool Holiday and break schedule. Additional training is currently held on Thursdays from 6pm-9pm, and every other Saturday (training dependent). Opportunities to travel, learn about future careers in law enforcement, serve their communities, provided knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training delivered by their mentors. Cadets build character, physical fitness and respect for the rule of law and human and civil rights. Interested applicants shall be between the ages of 14 and 20 years of age currently enrolled in secondary or post educational institution with good moral character and a minimum GPA of 2.0. Background Check required. For more information contact Post #900:
Lead Advisor: Deputy Megan Johnson 727-409-3573
Associate Advisor: Corporal Steven Tellis
E-mail: [email protected]

06/01/2026

As we wrap up the year, we look back on all of the accomplishments of our cadets. Heading into the month of June, our State Competition Team begins to prepare for the summer season!

05/16/2026

Today our State Competition Team received training on forensics! The cadets practiced packaging evidence and processing evidence for prints! 🫆🔬

05/07/2026

Our 4th Annual Cadet Car Show will be on Saturday October 10th from 10am-3pm. Scan the QR class starting on July 6th to register your vehicle!

05/05/2026

As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, students may begin thinking about the upcoming school year. Students aged 14-20 have the unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of Law enforcement. We offer top tier, hands on experience, learning the ins and outs of what it means to be a law enforcement officer. Above all, we pride ourselves on shaping young leaders. Along side law enforcement training, our cadets learn important life skills that will help them to succeed in whatever field they may choose.

Cadet Lieutenant Tyler Butts shares that his favorite part of being a cadet is the people he has met through the program. He has made lifetime friendships with his fellow cadets and has also built professional relationships with mentors and advisors.

Cadet Sergeant Nathan Wiley shares that his favorite part about being a Cadet is the leadership opportunities he has been granted. Sergeant Wiley often organizes his fellow cadets and different events, learning how to balance being a leader, while also learning when to step in.

If you are interested in more, please visit our website at https://www.pinellassheriff.gov/Cadets to learn more and fill out the interest form today!

05/02/2026

In March, our cadets volunteered for the Knights of Columbus Car Show. Today, Cadet Major Janelle Anderson, Cadet Corporal Jackson Layner, Corporal Wiley and Deputy Strong were honored to receive a donation check from the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for all you do for the program!

05/01/2026

The month of April was the busiest one yet! As State Competition approaches, our cadets will be the busiest they’ve been yet! We can’t wait to see what next month holds for our cadets!

04/19/2026

This weekend our cadets traveled to Manatee County for the FSEA April Delegates Meeting. Our cadets participated in VR training, building clearing and traffic stop scenarios. Thank you to Manatee County for hosting an amazing Delegates!

Our cadets also competed in the pistol competition. Our cadets received the following awards:

First Place First Time Shooter: Genesis Kennedy
First Place Marksman: Jackson Layner
Second place Sharpshooter: Nathan Wiley
Overall Match Winner: Lily Bauman
Overall high score team: Janelle Anderson, Lily Bauman, Tyler Butts, Genesis Kennedy, Jackson Layner, Alyna Snitko, and Nathan Wiley.

Congratulations to all cadets!

04/12/2026

This weekend the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Cadet Unit 900 participated in the Florida Association of Police Explorers April Delegates meeting in Polk County.

Our cadets participated in scenario training, a Teen Driving Course, and a discretionary shooting scenario. Thank you to everyone at Polk county for putting on a fantastic Delegates meeting!

On Sunday, our cadets competed in the pistol competition and received the following awards:

Cadet Major Janelle Anderson: 1st place Sharpshooter

Cadet Sergeant Lily Bauman: 3rd place Sharpshooter

Cadet Lieutenant Tyler Butts: 3rd place Marksman

2nd Place Team: Janelle Anderson, Lily Bauman, Tyler Butts, Jackson Layner

Congratulations to all cadets!

03/29/2026

The month of March was a busy one! Cadets worked each weekend with dedication and vigilance, their attention to detail is truly remarkable!

Interested in a career in law enforcement? The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Unit 900 offers youth ages 14-21 that are enrolled in a high school, home school, virtual school, or a for of higher education the unique opportunity to learn Law enforcement operations and life skills. Meetings are on Tuesdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm each week at the Sheriff’s Administration Building at 10750 Ulmerton Rd, Largo Florida. Head on over to pinellassheriff.gov/Cadets, scroll to the bottom and fill out the interest form today!

03/23/2026

As summer approaches, the count down to The 2026 Youth Academy begins! Young men and women between the ages 13-17 have the opportunity to participate in a week long academy that grants them insight into how members of law enforcement perform their duties and serve their community.

The training these young men and women will receive includes: Law and Legal Guidelines, Ethics, Weapons Familiarization, Courtroom Testimony, Water Survival, and Basic Investigation skills.

Scan the QR code today and fill out the application today! If you have any questions, contact Deputy Jim Strong at 727-453-7461!

Address

10750 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL
33778

Opening Hours

6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+17274537461

Website

http://www.pinellassheriff.gov/cadets

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