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The partnership between The Walt Disney Company EMEA Security partnership and the National VPC took another step forward with three teams of Volunteer Police Cadets joining the Disney Security team at the Leicester Square Cineworld in London this week, had an amazing experience at the UK Premiere of 20th Century Studios’ latest major film, “Free Guy”

Current VPC status level - GREEN : England only (VPC schemes in Wales must follow the guidelines issued by the Welsh government).

Gwent cadets have taken part in a campaign to raise awareness of Child Exploitation Child exploitation can take many different forms including sexual exploitation, trafficking, modern day slavery and criminal exploitation such as selling drugs in county lines gangs. Child criminal exploitation can involve bribery, violence or threats

Kent Police recently launched their Mini Police Cadet programme in April 2021, resulting in an Award Ceremony on the 23rd June 2021. This was a monumental occasion to celebrate the achievements of the Mini Cadets during the 8 sessions they have taken part in.

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On May 19th , over 100 cadets and adult cadet leaders came together virtually to find out all about the Special Constabulary and opportunities that may be open to them post-18yrs , to continue their policing family volunteering.

The recent technical issues with Marshall Volunteer Portal have now been resolved and Users should find the system operating as expected. If any users have further problems then please contact the National VPC Team at vpc.admin@vpc.police.uk

On 17th May 2021 Volunteer Police Cadet teams in programmes with Forces across the UK proudly stood with colleagues, families, friends and community partners on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT Day 2021)

Gwent Police becomes the first Welsh police force to receive bronze quality mark for youth work.