Cadets
Get a taste of what it’s like to work in the police force by becoming a Cadet.
As a Cadet, you will get a unique opportunity to learn more about your local police force whilst working with local communities on exciting projects to improve your local area. Join today if you are looking for a new exciting challenge, or to gain insight in what it would be like to become a police officer.
Working as a Cadet you can expect to:
- Work as part of a team and learn team-building skills.
- Gain experience of the different policing sectors.
- Attend cadet meetings on a weekly basis.
- Take part in community events and fundraising activities.
- Complete training and drills.
- Help promote crime prevention initiatives.
How to Become a Cadet
To become a Cadet you need to be between the ages of 13-17.
Skills and experience
We need people who are:
- Aged 13 to 17.
- Up for a challenge.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Keen to work with local communities.
- Good at problem-solving and taking the initiative to complete tasks.
If you are interested in becoming a Staffordshire Police Cadet or would like more information on volunteering, email cadets@staffordshire.police.uk.
At our Force Awards 2024, Cadet Leader, Keaton Martin, won our Volunteer of the Year award. Keaton has been a Cadet Leader since August 2021. His passion for the local community can be clearly seen with his cadet groups and he is often seen out and about on leaflet drops with the cadets.
Keaton always has the safeguarding of these young people at the forefront and has very good relationships with them to allow a safe space for them all. He leads the cadets by their voice which makes him a strong mentor and Unit leader.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding young people is our main priority within Staffordshire Police Cadets
If you have any concerns or worries around the safety and/or wellbeing of yourself or someone else, there are a number of people you can contact.
The Cadet Coordinator – cadets@staffordshire.police.uk
Call 999 (if at immediate risk)
Call 101 (if you need the Police and it is not an emergency)
NSPCC - help@nspcc.org.uk - 0808 800 5000
Childline - 0800 1111 (available 24/7) – webchat also available
The National Volunteer Police Cadets Team (VPC) - vpc.safeguarding@vpc.police.uk
Support, information, advice and guidance about quality age-appropriate PSHE Education can be found at www.pshestaffs.com