Staffordshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner visited the Rotary Club of Burntwood and District last night(Wed) at its weekly meeting.
Promoting the growth of Staffordshire’s young Police Cadets, Mrs Arnold described the important role the service plays in the lives of youngsters taking part.
Launched in 2013, the service aims to strengthen links between police and young people in an initiative which was a key pledge for PCC Matthew Ellis.
Mr Ellis has stated that he will not redirect money intended for frontline policing to fund the Cadets Service.
At the meeting at the Park Gate Inn in Cannock Wood, Mrs Arnold highlighted the importance of the service and the need for funding. She said: “The scheme’s all about encouraging young people to develop new skills and self-confidence in the service of communities.
“It isn’t about recruiting future police officers – it’s about developing young people and making a positive difference.
“Rotary clubs share this ethos through their worldwide community work, and it was a pleasure to speak to members.”
The Rotary Club of Burntwood and District has been running since 1987
to fundraise and provide service and is one of 33,000 clubs worldwide who are part of Rotary International.
David Henderson, Club President, said: “At Burntwood Rotary Club we have always sought to support our local youth and the new Staffordshire young Police Cadet Service is an excellent initiative to encourage voluntary community service.
“We wish Sue Arnold, and all of the cadets, the best of luck with this venture.”
Staffordshire Young Police Cadets is funded through the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fund which is a registered charity and has its own text message account on JustGiving.
Individuals can make donations of £2, £5, £10 or any other amount by texting ‘CDET17 £2 (or another amount)’ to 70070.
For more details on cadets and the patronage scheme visit
