Cadet Unit 900 Participates in 2025 Florida Association of Police Explorers State Competition (25-073)

Cadet Unit 900

Cadet Unit 900

PINELLAS COUNTY – Last week, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Unit 900 competed in the 2025 Florida Association of Police Explorers State Competition.


Competing against 34 agencies from across Florida with over 370 total attendees, our cadets achieved exceptional results across multiple categories. Our cadets earned the top honor, proving their dedication and skill among the best young law enforcement talent in Florida.


Scenario-Based Events:

• 1st Place – Overall Conference Champion

• 1st Place - Active Shooter Scenario

• 1st Place - In-Progress Call Scenario

• 5th Place - Search & Arrest Scenario

• 5th Place - Crime Scene Scenario


Firearms Competition Results:

• 1st Place - 9mm Pistol Team - Cadet Major Michael Lopez, Cadet Captain Julian Frumosu, Cadet Lieutenant Zach Cabral, Cadet Sergeant James Mercier


Individual Achievements:

• 1st Place - Explorer Steel Target Competition – Cadet Sergeant James Mercier

• 1st Place - Rangemasters Top Ten – Cadet Captain Julian Frumosu

• 3rd Place - Rangemasters Top Ten – Cadet Major Michael Lopez

• 1st Place - Tyro Division – Cadet FTO Lily Bauman

• 3rd Place - Marksman Division – Cadet Lieutenant Zach Cabral

• 1st Place - Expert Division – Cadet Captain Julian Frumosu

• 3rd Place - Expert Division – Cadet Major Michael Lopez


Individual Awards:

• Traffic Stop Scenario Scholarship Winner - Cadet Major Michael Lopez

• Advisor Steel Pistol Competition Winner - Corporal Chris Jones Jr.


These cadets represent the future of law enforcement through hands-on education and training. Their success demonstrates the effectiveness of our rigorous training program and the dedication of both our youth and their mentors.


Congratulations to every cadet, advisor, and supporter who made this incredible achievement possible. We are very proud of the members of Cadet Post 900 for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism during this training and competition.


The cadet program is geared towards young adults between the ages of 14-20 that have an interest in learning about law enforcement as a career.  To learn more about how to join the cadet program, please visit our website at https://pinellassheriff.gov/cadets.