The STUDENT POLICE CADET Project is a school-based youth development initiative that trains high school students to evolve as future leaders of a democratic society by inculcating within them respect for the law, discipline, civic sense, empathy for vulnerable sections of society and resistance to social evils. The project also enables youth to explore and develop their innate capabilities, thereby empowering them to resist the growth of negative tendencies such as social intolerance, substance abuse, deviant behavior, and anti-establishment violence. Equally, it strengthens within them commitment towards their family, the community, and the environment.
Implemented jointly by the Departments of Home and Education, and supported by Departments of Transport, Forest, Excise and Local Self-Government, the SPC project was launched in August 2010 in 127 schools across Kerala, with 11176 students - both boys and girls - enrolled as Cadets (Ref: G.O (P) No 121/2010/Home dtd 29-05-2010). The project has now been expanded to a total of 234 high schools across Kerala with a combined strength of nearly 16,000 SPCs.
Vision & Mission
The vision of SPC Project is a humane and just society where citizens respect and follow laws willingly, practice responsible behavior towards others, demonstrate empathy for weaker sections of society, participate in tackling community issues and resist threats to the natural environment. The mission of the SPC Project is to unlock the potential of our youth and make them capable of becoming social leaders with global vision guided by humanitarian values.
Unique features of SPC project
- An association between the educational and security frameworks of a state, that trains and encourages youth to develop respect for law and practice abiding by law as a way of life.
- Uses existing network, infrastructure and leadership qualities of Police to supplement physical, mental and educational development of youth
- Enables school communities to create safe school environments and confident youth willing to react against social evils, and find solutions to community problems
- Stimulates parents and community leaders to work with police in creating safer communities
Student Police Cadet in Our School
