Staffordshire Police Cadets were given the royal seal of approval at a special event in Burslem.
Cadets from the Burslem Cadet unit were on duty to welcome Prince Charles to Burslem Police Station when he visited Staffordshire on Tuesday, January 26th as part of his tour of the local area.
The Staffordshire Police Cadet Service was launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis to strengthen links between the police and young people and promote good citizenship. Successful Cadet units have been launched in Stafford, Cannock, Burslem, Tamworth and Longton.
Mrs Arnold said: “The Staffordshire Police Cadet Service is all about encouraging young people through a positive and vibrant programme. I am bursting with pride to see the Cadets looking so at ease whilst meeting royalty and am thrilled they have been given the opportunity to create such special memories
“The Cadet scheme has had a positive influence to the lives of many young people in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and is all about giving advantages to young people through allowing them to gain life skills such as responsibility and discipline.”
The Commissioner has stated that he will not redirect money that’s used for frontline policing to fund the Cadets Service. Businesses are being invited to become Patrons to help fund uniforms and equipment for the Cadets. In return for becoming a Patron, businesses’ contributions are recognised through publicity, a framed certificate and other opportunities.
For more information on Staffordshire’s Police Cadets, including details about the Junior Police Cadets, visit www.staffordshire-pcc.gov.uk/police-cadets/
