Tuscaloosa PD's New Cadet Program: Job Fair Monday

0:00It's April 6, I'm Cory with the story, this is Birmingham News Today, driven by AI. Tuscaloosa Police Department just announced their first job fair for a new cadet program kicking off Monday evening. They lost the idea back in January to build the next generation of officers from the ground up. This fair sets recruits on a clear career path, not straight into badges and patrols. It's happening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa River Market, open to anyone ready to step up. Interim chief Cebo Sanders sees it as the perfect way to mode young talent into reliable cops who know the city inside out. It's drawing interest from folks eager to serve early. Qualifiers need to be between 18 and 20 years old, U.S. citizens with a valid driver's license, plus solid integrity and physical fitness. Being pay hits $35,000 a year with health insurance included, swing by the river market if you're local and locked in. This program is your shot to launch a policing career right in Tuscaloosa.