Ferrers Awards

Volunteer Police Cadet Individual Award - Cadet Shilah McGregor : Northumbria Police

This year the Volunteer Police Cadet Individual Award was awarded to Cadet Shilah McGregor from Northumbria Police South Tyneside Unit. Shilah inspired many cadets who were struggling during lockdown to take an active role in the cadet programme through reaching out online and offering encouragement and support on an ongoing basis something which she continues to do. Runner-up : Cadet Harry Snelson, Lancashire Police

Volunteer Police Cadet Team Award

Awarded to Gwent Police Senior Cadets. The cadets, assisted by Cadet Leader Deke Williams, developed a youth advocate mentor role to proactively engage with young people on domestic abuse and coercive relationships by delivering awareness sessions, roadshows, community events and promotional videos in partnership with the White Ribbon. Runners up were Northumbria Police: North Tyneside Unit,

Volunteering in Partnership Award

Congratulations to Ipswich Cadets who were runners up in the Volunteering in Partnership Award The Ipswich Cadet Team’s volunteer work in the town was recognised at the ceremony when they clinched the runners-up spot. The cadets met concerns from some residents about home security and burglaries by offering both reassurance and free home security devices to local people.

Home Secretary Priti Patel, who presented awards said:

‘It is heartening to see these volunteers joining our brave police officers working tirelessly to cut crime and protect the public during an unprecedented time. Their selfless work putting the most vulnerable people in their neighborhoods first and caring for their communities represents the very best in the British public. I want to congratulate each and every one of the winners – they are a vital part of the policing family.’

Policing Minister Kit Malthouse, also in attendance said,

‘Volunteers are treasured members of the policing family and I have nothing but the highest regard for people who give up their free time to help keep their neighbours safe. During a very tough year for everyone, this year’s winners are people who have helped engage young people on domestic abuse, supported vulnerable people in their communities and encouraged their police forces to become more diverse. I would like to thank each and every one and encourage them to continue to play that vital role in society.’