Police Cadets

Suffolk Police’s volunteer police cadets are an important part of the extended police family.

Their role is to help progress current policing initiatives in the local community. They assist with events including the Suffolk Show, town fairs, carnivals and charity events.

They also support the important work of Safer Neighbourhood teams and are taught basic knowledge in a variety of policing activity.

Young people joining our Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme will get the chance to develop skills that will assist them in the job market, encourage good citizenship, help them to make positive life choices, and influence the shape of the community and the police service of the future.

The aims of the scheme are:

• To promote and encourage a practical interest in policing among young people.
• To provide training which will encourage positive leadership within communities.
• To encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.