Youth Services
Youth Services Unit
The School Resource Officers (SRO) Program began in Cincinnati in 1967. We have the 3rd oldest SRO program in the country. Our mission is to improve youth attitude toward police and provide a safe environment conducive to learning. We operate under the Triad Concept: Police Officer – Mentor - Teacher. We provide a safe learning environment for teachers and students. We are first and foremost police officers, however we enforce laws on school grounds.
School Resource Officers do not work for the schools; however, we work in partnership with the schools to achieve common goals such as safety and education.
Make sure you are following the Cincinnati Police Youth Services Facebook Page to keep up with all the latest programming. Cincy Youth Services Facebook
Summer Cadet Program
The Cincinnati Police Summer Cadet Program gives students ages 16 through 18 the opportunity to work part time, during the summer, for the Cincinnati Police Department. The Cadet Program represents a major initiative to provide students with the chance to learn about police work. Along with this, the Cadet Program gives students the opportunity to stand up against crime in their city, which helps to provide a sense of pride in their neighborhood. The program will provide resources and opportunities to qualified persons interested in choosing police work as a career.
To apply, click application link below and create an account or sign in to your existing Government Jobs account.
Apply by April 26, 2024 to be part of this Summer's program!
Police Summer Cadet Program Application
Captain Kimberly Williams C.I.T.I. Camp
(Children In Trauma Intervention Camp )
C.I.T.I. Camp is designed to encourage, inspire, motivate and challenge youth to excel on all levels of social and personal growth. We will develop participants’ self- confidence as well as teach respect for themselves and others. We will enable them to learn how to resolve conflict. We desire for all participants to be academic achievers, model students and effective leaders in their schools and communities.
*Applications are now closed for the 2022 Captain Kimberly Williams C.I.T.I. Camp*
Public Safety Cadet Program
This program gives young adults the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement by working and training with members of the Cincinnati Police Department.
The Public Safety Cadet program is a career development program, which emphasizes academic study, character development, and self-discipline. Public Safety Cadets assist police and city personnel at functions where they may be called upon for a wide variety of tasks and services.
This program can further each Cadet's education, encourage the Cadet's participation in a rewarding and productive service environment, and enhance the Cadet's preparation for future roles as a citizen and community members. Besides gaining a working knowledge of police work, the participants have the opportunity to give back to their community.
Being a Public Safety Cadet offers many opportunities to learn valuable leadership and life skills, make new friends, interact with the public, and most of all, have fun! The program is available to qualified young men and women between the ages of 14 and 20.
To learn more about this program email: CPD_PSC@cincinnati-oh.gov
Meetings take place every Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm at the Cincinnati Police Academy located at 800 Evans St., Cincinnati, OH 45204
Find us on Facebook: @CincyPDPSC
Certified A.L.I.C.E. Instructors
The ALICE program was authored by a seasoned law enforcement officer to keep his wife, an elementary school principal, safe after the tragic event at Columbine. Since these humble beginnings, ALICE continues to be the leading active shooter response program in the country due in large part to the law enforcement community.