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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the racist murder of 18 year old Stephen Lawrence. In partnership with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, National Volunteer Police Cadets & UK Fire Cadets once again join together to remember Stephen, and use his legacy to help to build better futures through youth-led social action and projects.

On 21st March 2023 Cadets from Lancashire's' Nelson and Colne Unit attended the National Crime beats Awards 2023 As finalists at the Royal National Hotel in London. They presented their project “-By Young People 4 Young People” a cadet led initiative created to give talks in schools to their peers on keeping safe in daily lives ,subjects created and delivered included peer pressure, staying safe online, internet safety and staying safe while using social media.

Latest newsletter from the National VPC highlighting the activities of Cadets and Mini Police from across England & Wales

The National Volunteer Police Cadets has partnered with Barclays to deliver the Barclays Digital Champion programme across the VPC. The programme creates a way to build and develop digital skills within organisations and communities, helping people get the most of technology to thrive in the digital world.

We are pleased to announce that the newly established Volunteer Police Cadet unit at Percy Hedley College has been nominated and shortlisted for a British Diversity Award 2023.

Latest activity from VPC schemes across the police forces of England & Wales. May we wish all our Cadets, Leaders and all those who help to make the VPC what it is, and their families, a very happy Christmas, and we look forward to seeing what our Cadets get up to in 2023 !

National VPC newsletter August 2022 - VPC activity across England & Wales

Two Hertfordshire Volunteer Police Cadets have earned an award after they stopped to care for an injured member of the public in Welwyn Garden City.

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Everyone within the Volunteer Police Cadets send their condolences to the Royal Family, We mourn her loss alongside them, the Police Service, the United Kingdom and Commonwealth and indeed the rest of the world. Her fortitude, grace and dedication to public service are an example to us all. May Her Majesty rest in peace.

National VPC newsletter August 2022 - VPC activity across England & Wales