MIAMI — A new Wardogs Police Cadet program has kicked off in Miami, geared towards high school boys and girls. With the goal of reaching the youth of Ottawa County, the Miami Police Department (MPD) hopes to capture their attention and instill a love for the community that will carry over into their adult lives. Those interested must go through an application and interview process from which only the top 20 applicants will be selected as cadets. Once in the program, the students will gain knowledge and hands-on experience with criminal investigations, patrolling, and tactics for defense, to name a few...
