Are you aged between 14 and 17 and live in South Staffordshire? If so, the Staffordshire Police Cadets would love to hear from you.
The Codsall unit of the Staffordshire Police Cadet Programme currently has spaces for a number of young people to join. The unit meet every Tuesday evening at the Bilbrook and Codsall Community Fire Station, Duck Lane, Codsall WV8 1HU.
The Staffordshire Police Cadets, established by Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Ellis, regularly take part in lots of different activities in the community and learn more about what it’s like to work for Staffordshire Police. This could mean helping at local events, giving out safety advice or helping to find out about local concerns. There are currently units in Stafford, Cannock, Burslem, Tamworth, Longton and Codsall with more planned for the future.
The Police Cadets work towards several nationally recognised qualifications including team-working and citizenship. Many of the Cadets have found that through the scheme they are becoming not only more confident and outgoing, but that they are also benefiting both socially and academically, all while helping to build links between the police and young people.
Codsall Cadet Nehad Syed said: “Being a cadet means a lot to me. By being a cadet I have learnt skills and built my confidence and communication skills. Also being a cadet has given me a lot of opportunities such as being part of the Wombourne fair parade and showing off our parading skills to the public. Overall after joining the cadets I feel like I’ve been guided to follow the right path by being disciplined and taught how to be a good citizen.”
Codsall Cadet Jack Lewis added “Police Cadets has taught me lots about how policing works. It has given me skills and lots more confidence, which has enabled me to undertake actives which I never thought I’d be able to do before. It’s good and we always learn something fun and new.”
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Arnold said “This is a great opportunity for young people to develop social and leadership skills as well as helping to build their self-esteem, motivation and confidence.
“The Cadet scheme has had a positive influence on 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.”
Businesses are invited to become Patrons or Sponsors 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.
If you are interested in joining and are aged between 14 and 17 please email: cadets@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk
