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This opportunity, from Leaders Unlocked, is open to 16-25 year olds across England and Wales. We’re particularly keen to encourage applications from young people who have been affected by youth violence, and those with experience of school exclusion and/ or the care system.

On Wednesday 17th February 2021 over 800 cadets from 32 police forces across England & Wales took part in a virtual engagement event with The Walt Disney Company, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Security team.

The National VPC and the Walt Disney Company EMEA Security Team have joined forces to bring Cadets a unique opportunities.

Due to the statement made by the Prime Minister on Monday 4th January 2021, the National VPC has now moved to the COVID readiness level of RED

Cadets from Warwickshire wore their Christmas jumpers raising money for charity. On Friday 11th December 2020. Cadets from Warwickshire wore their Christmas jumpers to raise money for Save The Children and the Cadets help and with donations made by the Warwickshire Harm Hub they raised a total of £160.00. Senior Cadet Leader, Naomi Sutton, said 'This was a great achievement and we were proud of our Cadets for participating and supporting this particular charity.'

A Christmas message from the National VPC Team

Latest newsletter from the National VPC highlighting the great work being carried out by VPC units across England & Wales

Two cadet leaders have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in her birthdays honours list.

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.