The National Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) team is aware that some police forces are currently reviewing their VPC schemes. Each police force is independent and can review schemes to ensure they are working for the force, the cadets, and the communities they serve.
Nationally there are over 15,000 young peoples across 44 forces in England & Wales involved in VPC schemes with ages of the volunteers ranging from 11 to 17yrs old.
We, as a national team, remain committed to ensuring that VPC schemes are available to all and are aligned to our aims and objectives of:
Making a difference in local communities, building character, confidence, and contribution through youth-led social action.
Actively helping divert young people away from negative influences and crime.
Building trust and confidence between young people, their communities, and the police.
Enabling young people to have a real voice and influence in building a positive, relevant 21st century policing.
We continue to be fully committed to supporting forces in the safe delivery of their VPC schemes in accordance with our Safe to Operate standards.