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Two Bury St Edmunds Cadets have achieved their dream jobs of becoming police officers

Guidance documents for the safe return from COVID for VPC units has been published to assist Police Forces and cadet leaders in their planning for the return of units. This guidance has been created in conjunction with other uniformed youth groups, whilst acknowledging specific issues of operating Policing's uniformed youth group.

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Suffolk Constabulary's Cadets in conjunction with West Suffolk College have raised nearly £700 for a local charity in west Suffolk.

Warwickshire Police Cadets have made some fantastic videos during lockdown including Deaf awareness week, Mental health awareness week and showing appreciation for key workers.

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Wednesday April 22nd 2020 was Stephen Lawrence Day. Commemorating the life of teenager Stephen Lawrence, who was killed in an unprovoked racist attack, the day is an opportunity for children and young people to make their voices heard, be the change they want to see and help create a society that treats everyone with fairness and respect.

A cadet from the Middlesborough unit of Cleveland Volunteer Police Cadets has made an extremely powerful and important video via Tik Tok to raise awareness of domestic abuse. It is hoped that the video will encourage victims to contact the police.

In light of many Police Forces suspending their Volunteer Police Cadet schemes due to covid-19 the National VPC team has today issued advice to all Force VPC coordinators. The health of our Cadets and Leaders is paramount and we will continue to follow advice and guidance issued by the medical profession and Government. Cadets & Parents should contact their unit leaders if they require any further information

Gwent Police has welcomed its newest recruits into the force after setting up a Heddlu Bach in a Blaenau Gwent mosque, the first unit of its kind in Wales and the UK. Blaina’s Berea Mosque has established a mini police force – Heddlu Bach in Welsh – with nine officers, who will be assisted by a cadet.