Ealing Borough Volunteer Police Cadets

Opportunities for personal development for 14-19 year olds

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The Ealing Borough Volunteer Police Cadets is open to all young people on Ealing Borough between 14-19yrs.   It is a useful hobby for young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the police and also those who are looking to become well-rounded individuals.

 

The Cadets meet every Thursday night between 6:30pm and 9:30pm at Perivale Community Centre.   The meetings consist of lessons in topics such as law, police procedures and crime prevention.   They also have drill practice and do a variety of sports.   Cadets also have a regular opportunity to take part in policing local and pan-London events for instance Trooping of the Colour.

 

The Cadets have been involved in crime prevention for Operation Safer Streets by property marking of mobile telephones.   They have also been involved in stewarding of local events, such as the Ealing Countryside Fair and Acton Fair.

 

Other events planned in the future for the cadets are an away trip to a Summer Camp in Somerset, participation in the Junior Citizen Scheme, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme Expedition Weekend, Scuba Diving, Sailing and windsurfing.

 

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.

 

The Ealing Borough Cadets also reached the finals of the National Cadet Competition which was held at the MPS Training College Hendon on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September 2004. This is the first time the cadets have reached the finals. The cadets train all year towards this competition, developing skills in police related topics, building on teamwork and problem solving. The event is designed to test cadets and is a showcase for them, to demonstrate to others how they can be an effective tool in policing their community.

 

Borough Commander Martin Bridger Borough Police

�Members of the MPS Volunteer Cadet Corps are dedicated volunteers wanting to make a difference in their own local Borough. They support policing and community activities and are a valuable resource, available to help support initiatives at a local levels."

What we are looking for:

  • A venue, ideally with outdoor court/playground area

In order to continue the hard work and dedication the Ealing Borough Volunteer Cadets participate in across the borough they need to find an alternative venue on Ealing Borough. We would like to appeal to the community to help us locate this venue with preferably an outdoor court/playground area.

 

  • Sponsorship

From local business/companies/organizations so that we can continue to serve the community and at the same time, provide a varied programme of events for our Cadets.

 

  • New cadets

We are very keen to expand the size of our Volunteer Cadet Unit and would like to encourage any young person in Ealing borough who is interested or wishes to find out more about the cadets to please contact Police Sergeant Paul Lamb on 0208-246-8482

 

Further information on Volunteer Cadets can be found at www.met.police.uk/cadets

 

 

January 11, 2005