Pinal County Sheriff's Office Cadet Post 1875

Graduation time is a busy time for everyone. The Cadet Post 1875's Honor Guard conducted 3 presentations of colors, at 3 different schools, in 3 different cities, and in 3 different days. Other Cadets also assisted Poston Butte High School with traffic control during their graduation.

The post also had two cadets graduate high school. One plans to join the Navy and the other plans to apply to PCSO as a Detention Officer. We wish them well.

Special thank you to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office's Sheriff Ross Teeple for taking time to attend one of our own Cadets graduation. Your presence was greatly appreciated.

In preparation for National Police Week, Cadet Post 1875 participated in the Pinal County Sheriff's Office annual Law Enforcement Memorial. The cadets dawned their class A uniform and lead the way.
The post help in every aspect of the memorial from start to finish, and everything in between. I'm proud of these kids, they stood in the heat for hours to get things done. True to the post moto, "Motovated, Dedicated".

Our Cadets have have an exciting week.
First our Cadets were a tremendous help during Country Thunder. Moving trailers, cooking for Deputies, and even participated in patrols inside campgrounds. Cadets got to see what daily life is like in law enforcement. Dead Silence followed by mass chaos.

I was honored to attend the graduation of one of the Post's own from the Detention Academy. Cadet Karcey Beeson attended, and graduated, the Maricopa County Law Enforcement Training Academy. She became one of two new Detention Officers for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. Good Job Karsy.

Then the post participated in our bi-annual Adopt-A-Road program. They cleaned up a two mile stretch of road at Missile Base Rd and Estoncia. Following the clean up the Cadets were rewarded with a victory ice cream.

Some of our Cadets participated in the Coolidge Rotary Clubs annual Trap shoot Saturday. It was a good time, good food, and great company.

The post recently participated in the annual COPS Classic & Custom Car show at Poston Butte High School in San Tan Valley. They assisted with everything from set up, to traffic control, and even clean up. It wasn't all work and no play. The cadets were able to have some fun and even get a photo with Famous Frank.

Special thanks to all who participated in the Post's fund raiser and raffle.

The Post recently conducted their annual awards banquet. It was a fun night filled with close family, good food, and special recognitions. The guest speaker for the night was a return visit from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Ross Teeple. Awards for the night included Tenure, Community Service, Most Improved, and Cadet of the Year.
A special thanks goes to the folks at Your Behind BBQ in Florence, AZ for providing some very delicious BBQ. There wasn't any left overs to take home.

This week the Post conducted Defensive Tactics. They engaged in hammer strikes, elbow strikes, and side kicks. Special thanks goes to Deputy Estrada for his training in this matter.
They also learned the importance of learning codes. 190 push ups later.

Phase 1 of our Post refurbishing project is complete. The cadets spent Saturday morning cleaning up the Parade Deck, flag pole, and PCSO Badge. The post also cleaned out a combination mess of rock, sand, and dirt around the PCSO badge.

Phase 2 will be getting gravel to fill in what was removed and make it look presentable.

Good Job Cadets.

Cadet Post 1875 again participated in the annual Pinal County Shop with the Sheriff program. The program helps families in need across Pinal County and makes sure they have a great Christmas.

The first event was on Dec 6th in Coolidge and the second was on Dec 13th in San Tan Valley. This year the Cadets ran all of the outside activities.

These activates ranged from showing impairment through the "Beer Goggles", three wheel obstacle course, throwing games, and more. they even wrapped presents.

The post maintained high morale setting up booths and displays early in the cold.