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Lethbridge Polytechnic partnering with Grande Prairie Police service for cadet training

Aug 31, 2024 | 9:00 AM

Lethbridge Polytechnic has announced a new partnership with the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS).

With the new partnership, GPPS recruits will complete the Polytechnic’s Police Cadet Training program.Two instructors and the cadet coordinator from the Polytechnic will travel to Grande Prairie several times over the course of the 22-week program to teach law and to guide scenario assessments.

Additionally, an instructor from the Be Fit for Life Centre will be on site initially to evaluate recruit fitness levels and to establish a fitness program.

GPPS Chief Dwayne Lakusta said, “This partnership with Lethbridge Polytechnic will strengthen Grande Prairie Police Service’s recruit training and ensure our newest officers are well prepared for their field training with post-secondary-calibre instruction.”

Upon completion, GPPS recruits will receive a certificate in Police Cadet Training from Lethbridge Polytechnic and an automatic 42 credits toward the polytechnic’s Criminal Justice – Policing diploma should they wish to further their education.

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