BELIZE POLICE YOUTH CADET CORP
About Belize Police Youth Cadet Corp
Sergeant Gilbert Pitts and a few other friends who lived and worked in the then Police Force, forerunner to the Police Department, founded the Police Youth Service Corp in Belize City, Belize in 1994. Their goal was to provide an alternative to the many negative and self-defeating activities prevalent in our society in the early 1990’s. The PYSC has always been nonsectarian and today accept those of all faith.
Both females and males are members of the PYSC, which covers all ten key areas of the country.
The Police Youth Service Corp (PYSC) and the Belize Defense Force Cadets were amalgamated after a meeting at ministerial level with the commanders of the Belize Police Department and the Belize Defense Force.
On amalgamation day in 1998, the Police Youth Service Corp (PYSC) and the Belize Defense Force Cadets ceased to exist and the Belize Police Youth Cadet Corp (BPYCC) came into existence and was registered as a national organization of youths under the guidance of the Belize Police Department.
With the formation of the Belize Police Youth Cadet Corp the Commanding Officers and Instructors worked tirelessly to provide the best in administration, leadership, and direction.
This web page is designed as a reference to help the Belize Youth Police Cadet Corp member, parents, and instructors.
GOAL
The goal of the BPYCC is to build self-esteem, personal growth and strong character in the Cadets behavior while they practice good values, hard work, sportsmanship, perseverance, compassion, respect, responsibility, and honesty. BPYCC develops these qualities. It builds a good moral and ethical foundation for youths. Developing leadership skills, respect for families, and assisting elders are also part of their goals. The BPYCC fosters an environment where diversity is celebrated for people of all ages, all abilities, and all income. Also the BYCC seeks affiliation with the regional Cadet Corps and the Caribbean Cadet Corp.
MISSION STATEMENT
OBJECTIVES
To accomplish the goal set out for the Belize Police Youth Cadet Corp, the Cadets are required to:
1. work towards developing self-esteem,
2. develop good character,
3. appreciate diversity,
4. become better leaders,
5. develop special skills,
6. support the program,
7. develop high self-esteem,
8. build strong, healthy relationships,
9. overcome obstacles in life, so that they can reach their full potential.