State Police Seek Teens Interested in Law Enforcement Careers

State Police Troop K Cadet Post # 028  is looking for teens, ages 14 to 20 years old, interested in careers in the field of criminal justice or law enforcement. 

The Cadet program is a leadership organization which emphasizes the development of responsibility and discipline.  

Through the Cadet program, teens have received training in basic law enforcement skills, including crime scene processing, hand-cuffing procedures, evidence processing, training with the National Guard stationed at Camp Niantic, CPR, First Aid, firearms safety, military drills and a basic understanding of the law. 

Cadets serve the community by assisting troopers with traffic control and security at local community events, such as fairs, concerts and toy drives.

They have competed in state-wide competitions against other Cadet Posts in events such as felony motor vehicle stops, evasive driving, search and control, and firearms training. 

Troop K State Police Cadets recently won various medals in competitive mock police events at the annual Stations Day Competition hosted by the Connecticut State Police in Meriden. Out of 34 teams from throughout Connecticut and New York, the Troop K Cadets placed 10th.

Photo: Connecticut Stations Day: (L-R) Cadets Matt Hurlbert, Corey Lobdel, Rachel Lawrence, Shayne Bermudez and Dan Holt.

Cadets may also be responsible for coordinating special events outside of meetings such as fundraising, community service, and leadership events. Proceeds from these events may be used to purchase uniforms and equipment. 

Past Cadets have continued to pursue their interest in criminal justice and law enforcement by attending college (including military college), or enlisting in the National Guard or the United States Marine Corps.

Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Troop K, located at 15 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, CT.

Photo: Troop K Cadets: (Top L-R) Advisor Trooper Dan Greenwood, Mike Dubois, Chazz Pinell, Andy Lochowski and Josh Parlee. (2nd Row) Tori Lauria and Chloe DiCosimo. (3rd Row) Advisor Nate Lochowski, Auxillary State Trooper & Advisor Mindy Johnston and Rachel Lawrence. (Lower Left) Advisor Michael McKiernan. 

For more information about the Cadet program, you  may contact either Advisor Michael McKiernan at michael.p.mckiernan@gmail. com or Advisor Nate Lochowski at nlochowski@gmail.com or by calling 860-537-7555, ext.# 4099.

*Photos above courtesy of Michael McKiernan