This past Tuesday, members of the DeLand Police Department Youth Cadet Program learned from our Evidence Unit, how to properly collect and handle evidence at a crime scene. Members went step by step learning the importance of safety when handling evidence and the purpose for proper labeling all items. The Youth Cadet program is open to all DeLand area youth between the ages of 12-20 years of age. The Cadets meet every Tuesday night at the DeLand Police Department Community Room at 7 PM. Interested Youth can attend a meeting or contact Officer Rod Hancock at (386) 626-7472 or Officer Jose Torres at (386) 626-7443 for more information.