Which term describes a nonsworn position for young adults over 18?

• A. police academy
• B. in-service training
• C. police cadet
• D. probationary period

Answer: (C)

A police cadet is a nonsworn role designed for young adults who are 18 or older and want exposure to policing without becoming sworn officers. Cadets help with support tasks, community outreach, and administrative duties while not taking the police oath or wearing a badge. This distinguishes them from the police academy, which trains recruits to become sworn officers; in-service training, which is ongoing education for current sworn personnel; and the probationary period, which is the initial evaluation phase after hire for sworn officers.