Police in call for teens to join as cadets and spend time on the beat

POLICE officers are looking for young people to join them as cadets.

A two year programme is being offered to 16-year-olds giving them the opportunity to join the officers on their rounds in North Warwickshire.

Pc Lee Marston, North Warwickshire youth engagement officer and principle police cadet leader for North Warwickshire police cadets is looking for 14 Year 11 students to join the programme.

He said: “We’re looking for anybody who has got an interest in policing, they don’t necessarily have to want to work for the police, it’s a great opportunity for personal development and to give them more life skills.

“They have the chance to go out with PCSOs and take part in our open days.

“The opportunities are really varied.”

Information evenings are being held to give interested young people and their parents the chance to find out more.

One is being held at Rugby College on February 8 between 7pm and 7.40pm or between 7.50pm and 8.30pm and other is at Coleshill Fire Station on February 18 between 10am and 10.40 or between 10.50am and 11.30am.

Pc Marston added: “It’s an opportunity for parents to come along, it’s quite informal.”

Applications must be submitted by February 28. To apply, you must be in Year 11 and be living in North Warwickshire, with parent or guardian permission.

To apply, go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/cadets/ and download application form to e-mail to cadets@warwickshire.police.uk or send in via post to PC 387 MARSTON, Bedworth Police Station, High Street, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8NH.

You will need permission from a parent or guardian. For more information email lee.marston@ warwickshire.pnn.police.uk