Cadets ready to hit the streets

Hundreds of metro police cadets are putting their best foot forward to tackle crime as they near the end of an 18-month training programme focussed on growing municipal policing resources.

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Under the “Project 1 000” skills development programme, the cadets have undergone months of gruelling training to equip them with the necessary skills needed to address crime-related concerns.

The initiative offers youth the opportunity of an intense 18 month full-time learnership which includes extensive physical training, training on legislation, theory and practical training, among others.

The campaign builds on the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) programme, which has already deployed 1 300 new boots on the ground in crime hotspots via a partnership between the City and Western Cape Government.

The training commenced in December 2023 and followed an extensive recruitment process.