JUNE 2014 £2 each - National Volunteer Police Cadets

JUNE 2014
Limited Edition
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Northamptonshire POLICE CADETS
featured on Crimewatch Roadshow
13th June 2014
£2 each
Over a million viewers tuned in to watch Rav Wilding
and Sian Lloyd present live from Northamptonshire.
They find out how the county’s police force uses
body-worn cameras and crack down on street crime
in and around Corby. They also discover how police
are targeting shops selling alcohol to children
(Police Cadets were featured assisting as decoys to
try and buy alcohol), while Rav appeals for viewers’
help to catch the men who robbed a family at
gunpoint.
This charity pin badge has gone down a storm don’t miss out, it’s a great addition for your
collection. Orders please to
Kath.bromilow@nationalvpc.org
Lancashire Police Headquarters, Saunders Lane, Hutton,
Preston PR4 5SB
Please make cheques payable to LANPAC
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Lincolnshire Police
Lancashire Constabulary
Community Help
Tuesday 8th April 2014 Hyndburn &
Ribble Valley Police Cadets spent the
day litter picking in four parks around
Accrington.
The
Cadets
were
rewarded for their efforts by ASDA
who donated a selection of Easter
Eggs for them to take to Derian House
Children’s Hospice. The Cadets who
were unable to make the event
brought art equipment for the
children.
Sunday 30th March 2014 Hyndburn &
Ribble Valley Police Cadets assisted at
the Ron Hill 10K road race, by
marshalling at check points. Over 400
competitors took part and the event
was covered by a local radio station
with senior Police Cadet being
interviewed (front row 2nd from the
right).
Ron Hill centre with the Hyndburn &
Ribble Valley Police Cadets who
assisted at the event
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Written by Cadets Amy Gray and Morgan Parsley
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Operation BROADLEAF
On Saturday the 18 January, a demonstration was organized by the East Anglian Patriots
(EAP) who is a subsidiary of the English Defence League (EDL). This was due to take place in
the afternoon in Lincoln city centre, and this group was protesting about the building of a
Mosque on Boultham Park Road, which is a busy residential area.
Lincolnshire Police were given notice that a group calling themselves Lincoln Against Racism
and Fascism (LARF) would be holding a counter demonstration, on the same day, and near
to the area where the EDL were protesting.
As these two groups had different views, there was a possibility of confrontation and also
some suggestion that there may be some antagonists in each of these groups. Lincolnshire
Police decided that this demonstration should be suitably policed, so as to prevent disorder
and allow the public to go about their daily business.
Lincolnshire Police area is very large, but because it is a mostly rural county, there is a small
population, and consequently Lincolnshire Police establishment is low. Senior Officers
decided to ask for Mutual Aid (help from other Police forces) in advance of the
demonstrations, as it was likely that, should there be any form of disorder; Lincolnshire
Police may not have been able to keep the groups apart. A request was therefore sent to
surrounding forces asking for their assistance.
Logistically this was expected to be quite difficult as there would be a large number of
police officers from other forces congregating at Lincolnshire Police Headquarters, and they
would also be bringing a large number of police vehicles. It was also clear that the officers
attending would have no knowledge of Headquarters layout and would need some
guidance.
Members of Lincolnshire Police Volunteer Cadet Corps (West Division) were asked if they
could assist on that day, and six volunteers were required. They were informed that it
would be an early day; a 7.00am start and an 11.00am finish.
Six Cadets volunteered to assist with this operation; Hannah Brunsden, Amy Gray, Morgan
Parsley, Sophie Dennett, Danny O’Boyle and Peter Barnes; we thought it would be an
amazing opportunity to see what real life policing is like.
We arrived around 6:30am, very excited, and very tired. At this point there were no police
officers present, and we were briefed at 7:00am by the Event Commander.
We walked round the Headquarters and were shown where we would be positioned and
what we were required to do. We all then waited in Reception, where we had a good view
of vehicles arriving on site, which they did from about 6:45 am.
Each vehicle was allocated a specific parking area, and Danny greeted the staff in them, and
this was his task for the day. Some Cadets helped in making the pack-ups whilst others
showed Officers where to go, and guided them around the building.
Once we had completed our allocated tasks, we were given the opportunity to look around
some of the vehicles used by the different Police Forces. Though externally, they all
appeared to be similar, some of the equipment was different, notably the Officers’ personal
protective equipment such as batons and CS spray. The type of vehicle varied, and included
Mercedes Sprinter vans, IVECO vans, Vauxhalls, Fords and Skoda’s. We also noticed that the
general uniform was very similar.
One thing we did notice was that some officers wore different coloured epaulettes, instead
of their collar numbers or names. We asked why, and were informed that this denoted
ranks and roles for disorder policing. We found all the officers to be very friendly and
informative, and happy to answer any questions. We also had a tour of the control room
which we found very interesting.
Over all, this was a great opportunity to see different Police Forces and the types of
equipment, vehicles and uniform. We all agreed that it was a fantastic day, and are very
happy that this demonstration passed without incident.
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Merseyside Police
Team Builder
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On Saturday 26 April 2014 Merseyside Police Cadets were given the chance to experience Dragon Boat Racing,
thanks, in part, to funding from Youth United to provide training opportunities for our Cadets.
Over 50 cadets braved the wind and rain to attend the Liverpool Water Sports Centre where they eagerly awaited to
get stuck in and have ago. For most, this was their first attempt at this ancient sport.
A dragon boat is a very long and narrow canoe type boat that is powered by a team of 16 paddlers. Dragon Boat
Racing originated in China over 2500 years along the Yangtze River where villagers held rituals and celebrations to
celebrate the summer rice harvest. It still maintains its traditional ethos by fixing decorative dragon heads to the bow
of the boat during races and a drummer to keep the paddlers in rhythm. It is practiced worldwide today as a
competitive team sport.
Barbara Keenan, an instructor from 6 times national league champions, Amathus, welcomed the Cadets. Following
her thorough safety briefing they were kitted out with buoyancy aids and paddles before taking that leap of faith into
the Dragon Boat.
Police Cadet, Elliott Creed commented, “The activity was a great success. The day began with confidence levels low
but once the competitive aspect of racing was introduced, enthusiasm took the reins. We had a great day, building
team spirit, exercising, having fun and learning not just about Dragon boating but about each other”.
For nearly 2 hours the Cadets paddled the lengths of the Coburg, Queens, Wapping and Salthouse docks. After a
thoroughly exhausting and rewarding session they returned to dry land with a buzzing sense of achievement.
For more information about the sport of Dragon Boat racing visit the British Dragon Boat Racing Association’s
website http://www.dragonboat.org.uk
For more information about Merseyside Police Cadets email Volunteer.Police.Cadets@merseyside.pnn.police.uk
Lancashire Constabulary
Blackburn –
Heading off on their practice expedition for Duke of Edinburgh
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Greater Manchester Police
The Commissioner was
'Out of commission' for a
time when he visited a
Greenwich Volunteer
Police Cadets and was
arrested for robbery!
VPC Passing out Parade at the Civic Centre in Swinton on 14th May was a great success.
Opening address by Deputy Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and in attendance PC Andy
Pilkington, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Jim Battle, Superintendent Kenny,
Salford Division. Closing address by Ian Stewart, Mayor of Salford. Thanks to the GMP
band who played throughout the ceremony. All the Cadets were exceptional and well
supported by their friends and family.
Commissioner Arrested for Robbery………..
Sir Bernard Hogan Howe
visited the weekly meeting
on Wednesday 11th June
2014 where he watched the
young people as they drilled
accompanied by the Drum
Corps performing their latest
routine which has been
named the, 'Sir Bernard' in
honour of the visit.
The Commissioner then gave a presentation about his career and topical issues before surprising the Cadets by presenting the
'Mackenzie Shield', a new award for 'Greenwich Cadet of the year' to Cadet Chawhan Nemdharry. This award has been sponsored for
the next 10 years by Steven Mackenzie, a volunteer cadet instructor who has been posted away from the area with his job and now
unable to assist with cadets. The existence of this award had been kept a secret until it was presented.
More surprises were in store for Cadets Emilia Clarke and Kaitlyn Hurdwell when Sir Bernard called them forward and announced that
they were to be the new Head and Deputy Head cadets of the unit. He thanked the present incumbent Cadet Matt Jupp for his hard
work and wished him well with his imminent Specials Constable training course. This is the first time that Greenwich Cadets has had
an all female 'command' team.
The highlight of the evening came when Sir Bernard Hogan Howe agreed to play the part of a street robber in a training scenario
where two cadets were police officers. He threw himself into with gusto and relish, thoroughly questioning the cadets about his rights
and their powers to stop and search him. All questions received 'textbook' answers, the Commissioner was searched and stolen
property, a mobile phone, was recovered and he was promptly arrested.
In his presentation he had mentioned that the only rank he had held and not arrested someone is that of Commissioner. The cadets
therefore turned this statement on its head!
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Isle of Man Constabulary
Going from strength to strength
2 successful coffee
mornings at local
residential homes.
Fabrina
Benhamanda –
Lasborg and Arran
Gimbert.
Team Building night at a local
adventure centre where
marshmallows were toasted after
running an assault course and raft
building competition.
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Lancashire Constabulary
The Rt Hon Damian Green MP, Police and Crime
Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, Assistant PCC Amanda Webster
met with Blackpool Cadets at Blackpool & Fylde College.
Greenwich Cadets 5 a side team
supporting Men’s Health Week
Suffolk Constabulary
On Monday 9th June 2014 - 6 female cadets attended an Outreach Programme run by the
Army Cadet Force whereby they acted as supervisors / role models to 30 younger schoolgirls from
East Point Academy in Lowestoft, Suffolk. During the week away in Thetford they learnt navigation
skills, bashaa building, cooking in the field and military drill.
During the programme the children and cadets attended Thorpe Woodlands Activity Centre where they received 24 Army
ration packs and cooked their food on military stoves in the woods. They also slept overnight in make shift bashaas which
consisted of 2 tent pegs, 2 bungee cords and a waterproof sheet. Other activities included caving, rock climbing, abseiling,
team building challenges and mountain biking.
The highlight was meeting the most recent soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross for extreme bravery (He is the last living
recipient in the British Army since 1965) Sgt Johnson BEHARRY.
Sgt Jonhnson BEHARRY with Cadet Leaders and Cadets Chantelle Smith
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Metropolitan Police Service
MET Volunteer Police Cadets meet Essex Chief Constable & Police
& Crime Commissioner
On Monday 9 June, Met Volunteer Police Cadets and Staff were invited to Essex police headquarters, Chelmsford, to meet
senior colleagues and Safer Essex partners, and present about the VPC programme.
With National VPC development officer PC Jon Thompson, the team was led by PC Tim Mann and PC Kate Lewis (Merton
VPC) with cadets from Merton, Hounslow, Southwark and Brent VPC units.
The Cadets team was smartly marched into the Hall by Staff Hubert Mensah and paraded for inspection by the Chief
Constable of Essex Stephen Kavanagh and the Essex Police and Crime Commissioner, Nick Alston.
The Cadets aged 14 - 18, and volunteer Staff leaders, then talked about their own personal experiences, the positive
impact of the VPC and their achievements as individuals, and for the police service and their communities, which was very
well received.
After a short break, the Cadets helped to lead workshops on how a similar programme could be delivered in Essex. Joining
tables made up of a range of community safety partners including professionals from youth offending teams, district
councils and probation, Cadets helped to lead lively discussions on how young people can be more directly involved in
enhancing the achievement of community safety priorities in Essex.
Chief Constable Steve Kavanagh, Essex Police, said ““It was great to spend an afternoon with cadets from the Met,
reminding us of the exciting opportunities we have to involve young people in helping us as a police service do what we do
better. I have long been impressed by the courage and commitment of the young people in Volunteer Police Cadet
schemes, and hugely impressed by the contribution they make to improving safety and crime prevention in their
communities. We have some work to do now in Essex to make sure we develop a scheme that really meets the needs of
our county, but I am excited about the future of an Essex VPC.”
Police and Crime Commissioner Nick Alston said "I am enormously grateful to the cadets and staff from the Met who took
the time to visit us in Essex and deliver an inspirational presentation on the Volunteer Police Cadet programme and how it
can benefit both young people and communities. I’m excited about the prospects of such a scheme in Essex, which will
provide young people in our county with a similar opportunity to make a real contribution to safety in their communities as
they develop their own confidence and skills.”
National VPC lead PC Jon Thompson said “It was inspiring to see the cadets speaking from the heart about their various
experiences through the VPC. Speaking to delegates afterwards there was a real positivity about the programme from
everyone.”
18 year old Cadet Instructor Ayesha Razzaq from Hounslow VPC (and winner of the 2013 Commissioner’s Excellence
Award for her VPC volunteering) said “Today has been a great opportunity to talk about what we do in the Volunteer Police
Cadets and how the programme changes lives. We’d like to thank Mr Kavanagh, Mr Alston and their colleagues for
welcoming us today, and say good luck for the future with their VPC plans!”
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Prizes awarded at prestigious ceremony in MERTON community
A prestigious award ceremony has recognised those who give to their community in Merton and it was the young people who
stole the show with their inspiring stories.
On Weds 11 June, Merton’s Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) was proud to be invited to attend the Merton Partnership Volunteer
Awards 2014, held at the Tooting and Mitcham Football Club. It was a significant night for Merton VPC as the team won two top
Volunteering Awards, and also the event marked the final day of police duty for Merton PC Elaine Brown! After 30 years dedicated
service to London from 1984, and from being a Police Cadet herself before that from 1982, Elaine was proud to end her service in
her Cadet Staff role with her colleagues at this prestigious local event.
The annual Volunteer Awards celebrate the work volunteers do throughout the borough to improve the lives of residents in
Merton, and are presented by the Mayor of Merton.
There were five main categories open to the public vote this year, including Innovative Volunteering Opportunity of the Year, Best
Organisation and Best Employee Volunteering.
The final two Awards presented at the end of the event were the Merton Young Volunteer of the Year (for those under 19 years
of age) and the Merton Volunteer of the Year (for those over 19) who have excelled as a volunteer.
Four of the Merton VPC team were nominated for these two final categories, up against strong competition from some very
worthy other groups and individuals.
The Cadet team was very proud to win both categories, to loud applause
and cheers as 21-year old Adult Staff Raga Jeyamohan and 18 year old Cadet Tamasine Shears
took to the stage, to receive their Awards from The Worshipful, the Mayor of Merton,
Councillor Agatha Akyigyina.
The Mayor of Merton said “It is a real privilege to present these Volunteer Awards tonight to
such dedicated and committed local people, who give up so much of their own time and effort to
help others. I congratulate all the winners and those nominated, and the organisations they work
for, who do such a great job in Merton and beyond. Please keep up your good work, and know
how appreciated you are."
Staff Raga said “Thanks for everyone who came to awards. Well done to everyone nominated –
we are all winners. I am proud to receive this Award, but truly without my team our work is nothing.”
Cadet Tamasine said “I cannot believe I won Merton Young Volunteer of the year, so over the moon that I won something out of
so many amazing people! So truly grateful, thank you!”
Merton borough commander, Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart MacLeod, said “Tonight really shows how amazing our
young people are in Merton. I’d like to congratulate our Cadets team, and thank them for all their hard work which these Awards
reflect so well. I would also like to congratulate all those who were nominated on behalf of all the categories.”
Staff PC Elaine Brown - retiring from the Met on the same day as the Awards, after 30 years police service, said “I am so hugely
proud of our brilliant Merton Volunteer Police Cadets team; it’s hard to put into words. I joined the Met in 1982 as a full time
Police Cadet at Hendon and then as a PC from 1984. To end my service tonight, as a Cadet instructor with my Cadets team at these
Awards ceremony, is something I’ll always remember. Thank you and well done!”
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Austria
European Volunteer Service (EVS) by Socrates Ioannou - a young leader from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and also a
Special at Enfield and North (YF) team.
A short summary of what he did while he spent 4 weeks in Innsbrook - Austria.
We successfully finished creating the work stations for the children in the forest who will be visiting for their camps. We also created
and designed a work folder for the leaders and putting the right equipment into their rucksacks. The folder will include a map of the
forest, instructions of each game and work stations, what equipment and apparatus you will need for the day. We have come up
with symbols for each work station and names which we painted on the trees next to each work station. We've also made the forest
more friendly and tidy for the children.
We visited and worked in the Alpenschule for 3 days. The Alpenschule is a farm school for children. We also visited a breath taking
waterfall and lake where we relaxed after our hard work.
This project has allowed me to strengthen the relationship between humans and nature/wildlife (us by working in the forest & the
children by experiencing the different games and work stations in the forest).There were 5 other countries involved in this EVS
project they are UK, Spain, Hungry, Finland and Austria. The other delegates were so nice and friendly that I made new friends. In
my spare time there I went hiking in the mountains and along the Inn (river of Innsbruck), went shopping in the market, visited
traditional Austrian pubs and a brewery where they sell approximately 42 different types of beer! I also went on a tour of the city
and experiencing different restaurants which serve scrumptious food. I visited the local zoo too.
This has been a great experience and an opportunity for me to live abroad for a month. Whilst being abroad I've learnt the German
language and learnt about Austrian culture. I've met some amazing people including other participants and locals. This project has
encouraged me to try new things and strengthen my team working skills. Overall it's been fun!
“As we develop further International Opportunities for our Young Adult Leaders, we will continue to find
better ways of communicating the details to you, however these opportunities sometimes are given to us with
little or no warning and as such it is very difficult to get the details out to ensure we can secure these places.
Our partners who offer these places also have other networks that they also send out the details to ensure
that these places are filled. If anyone has any ideas as to how we could communicate better and get these
details out to our Young Adult Leaders then please contact Andy Flanders or any of the National Team”
andy.flanders@nationalvpc.org
The aim of the International section of the NVPC is to offer meaningful and challenging international opportunities for leaders in the VPC and other
Uniformed Youth Groups that will use non-formal educational learning styles to raise their awareness of social issues and inspire them to lead
social action.
To achieve this we will
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Develop a network of trusted international partners
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Work with our partners to share learning and experiences
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Work with the Police and other partners to identify appropriate social action activity
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Raise funds to enable our leaders to undertake these activities
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Build a national framework of UK based ‘International leaders’ to facilitate the programme

Identify appropriate means of recognition for the work undertaken by our Leaders
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FUNDS AVAILABLE
for your CADETS
DON’T MISS OUT!!
Don't miss out on further funding that has been made available to the National Team for forces signing/posting
into the National Citizen Service Programme for Volunteer Police Cadets throughout the holiday periods and if you
recruit NCS graduates coming out of the programme. This funding is limited, and you can find out more by calling
PC Kath Bromilow on 07711408127, or by emailing her on Kath.bromilow@nationalvpc.org
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!!
And finally…….
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with everyone.
DEADLINE for JULY CADET NEWS is
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Email: debra.huckle@nationalvpc.org
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