Deputy Staffordshire Commissioner Sue Arnold visited police cadets in Lichfield to present them with Lions Young Leaders in Service Awards. The awards recognise young people between the ages of 12 and 18 for their community service.
Every member of the Lichfield unit received a Gold Seal Award, having completed 100 hours of community service within a 12-month period. The awards fulfil two important Lions commitments – improving the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community, and helping young people become responsible adult citizens and community leaders.
The Deputy Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime Commissioner, who oversees the cadets on behalf of the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office, said: “These young people have made an outstanding contribution to their communities and are a credit to the cadet scheme.
“The scheme is a great opportunity to strengthen links between the police and young people and promote good citizenship, as well as helping them build their own social and leadership skills.”
Rick Talbot, former Youth Chair of the Lions for District 105BS, added: “This is the jewel in the crown of the Lions youth project and is so valuable for the young people involved as it shows future employers, universities and any of the emergency or military services just what they are capable of.”
Police cadets work towards nationally recognised qualifications in team-working, citizenship and personal skills, following a detailed programme that covers every aspect of policing and how they can support the police in keeping our communities safe and reassured.
Find out more about the Staffordshire Police Cadets at www.staffordshire.police.uk/cadets
