The Manteca Police Department offers the opportunity for youth who are interested in law enforcement to be a part of the Manteca Police Department. Manteca Police Cadets has up to 20 Police Cadets between the ages of 14 – 20 who are interested in a career in Law Enforcement. POlice Cadets work with the department in community events and with officers in the department. Police Cadets can be seen riding patrol with officer, working DUI checkpoints, and community events. The Police Cadet Program made its debut in Manteca in 1967 and has been a vital part of the community ever since. Over the course of three decades the Police Cadet Program has been ranked as one of the best in the Nation.

Police Cadets  compete in Law Enforcement Explorer Competitions. Our Police Cadets have routinely taken several 1st and 2nd place trophies in these competitions. The Police Cadet program maintains a 1947 Chevy Fleetmaster vintage police car.

Police Cadets are required to maintain a 2.0 grade average and have a good discipline record at school. Police Cadets are required to pass a background check that is consistent with background checks for Police Officers with a few exceptions.

To apply for the Police Cadet Program, please contact our program's supervisor for more information.

Sgt. Jason Bonetti
(209) 456-8167