New Police Cadet Group Launches In Llanelli

NEW POLICE CADET GROUP LAUNCHES IN LLANELLI

Llanelli AM Lee Waters gave his support to the newly formed Volunteer Police Cadet Unit this week.

Aimed at 14-18 year olds, the weekly meetings of cadet unit aim to provide young people with opportunities and “Encourage a spirit of adventure and good citizenship”.

“We are so enthusiastic at creating positive opportunities for these young Cadets. Although set within the umbrella of Dyfed Powys Police it is not a recruitment drive for the Police Service. The aims are geared to steer young people away from a life of crime by creating opportunities for them to flourish along the right path in life” explained Unit leader PC Vanessa Price – a serving police officer with Dyfed Powys at Police HQ in Carmarthen.

The new cadet unit are meeting weekly in the Drill Hall, TA Centre at Murray Street, Llanelli.

Lee Waters said:

“It was lovely to meet the first recruits and I hope it thrives. It’s a great opportunity for teenagers to get involved in an activity that as well as being fun will also give them insights into wider society”

The Volunteer Police Cadets is a National Programme aimed at youngsters aged between 14 and 18 its overall aim being:

• Promote a practical understanding of policing amongst all young people;
• Encourage a spirit of adventure and good citizenship;
• Support local policing priorities through volunteering and give young people a chance to be heard;
• Inspire young people to participate positively in their communities.

“We’ve had two meetings and I’m pleased to say we have recruited 17 Cadets aged between 14 and 15 years of age. Whatever future career they choose it will greatly assist them by being part of a disciplined and respectful group of young people” said Gareth Richards, one of the Police Cadet Leaders for the Llanelli Volunteer Police Cadet Unit.

For further information about joining please contact

cadets@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk