Student Police Cadet
A Kerala Police programme that trains students in discipline, civic responsibility and service to the community.
Student Police Cadet
About the programme
The Student Police Cadet (SPC) project was started by the Kerala Police in 2010, together with the Departments of Education, Home, Transport, Forest, Excise and Local Self Government.
It is a two-year programme for students of Classes VIII and IX, who train as junior and then senior cadets. The aim is not to prepare students for a police career, but to raise young people who respect the law, care about their community and are ready to lead and to serve.
Cadets are trained by Community Police Officers, who are teachers of the school trained for the role, and by Drill Instructors from the local police station. Training takes place before or after school hours and during the holidays, so it does not disturb regular classes.
Training
What cadets learn
A mix of outdoor and indoor training over two years.
Physical training
Regular fitness sessions, drill and parade practice build stamina, posture and the habit of turning up on time.
Law and citizenship
Indoor classes on the Constitution, the law, the work of the police and the rights and duties of a citizen.
Road safety
Cadets learn traffic rules and take part in road safety awareness drives in the school and the neighbourhood.
First aid and safety
Basic first aid, disaster preparedness and personal safety, so cadets can help in an emergency.
Camps and field visits
Outdoor camps, nature study and visits to police stations, courts and other public offices.
Community service
Awareness campaigns against drugs and other social evils, and service projects that put the training to use.
Why SPC
What it gives students
Cadets come out of the programme with habits that last well beyond school.
- Self-discipline, punctuality and physical fitness
- Respect for the law and an understanding of how public services work
- Confidence to lead a group and to speak up
- Concern for the environment and for people in need
- The ability to stay calm and help in an emergency
How to join
Joining the SPC
Students are selected in Class VIII on the basis of interest, physical fitness and conduct. The school office announces the selection each year.
