The cadets are the eyes and ears of the Police Department. They supplement the Police Departments force. The cadets have no police powers and are instructed to contact the police if they see a crime occurring. The cadets duties include patrolling of assigned areas, securing academic and administrative buildings, parking enforcement, ticketing, escorts, and other security related functions of the campus. The cadets are all students at James Madison University.
Any student can apply for a cadet position.
Applications are received and reviewed, favorable candidates will receive a phone call to come in for an interview. Currently, the cadet program is headed by Lieutenant Steve Wilfong who is under the direction of the JMU Chief of Police, Lee Shifflett. For further information regarding the James Madison University Police Cadet program contact Lieutenant Wilfong. William Parkin is the current Lead Cadet Supervisor. He also can be contacted for further information regarding the James Madison University Police Cadet program.