Opportunities

       Learn more about Hampshire Constabulary and the police as a whole, as well as learning about your local communities Volunteer at fantastic policing and community events Duke of Edinburgh Awards Learn parade drill Try new things in a safe environment Meet new people Have fun!

What is required of Cadets?

 Attend one session per week for 2 hours

Volunteering

 Volunteer for a minimum of 3 hours per month – Local fete’s, sporting events, crime prevention events, music festivals, county shows etc.

Inputs on/from

           Firearms teams Dog Support Unit Force Support Unit Crime Scene Investigators (CSI’s) Search Training Drugs Officers Air Support Marine Unit Public Order training First Aid training Community Safety

Opportunity

 Commit to Making the most of every opportunity that you are presented with!

Camps and Expeditions

 Expeditions – Duke of Edinburgh Awards expeditions will be run throughout the scheme – Bronze, Silver and Gold  Annual Camp – Police Training HQ     Demonstrations by Force Support Unit and Dog Support Unit Take part in Public Order exercises Take part in search exercises Take part in Team Building Exercises

Why Join?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lRn9nl kXEY

Who can apply?

 ANYONE!

 Ages – You can join on or after your 13 th Birthday and can stay until your 18 th Birthday  Criminal Record? – You can still apply  Cost? – It is all free! The uniform is free and the sessions are free

How to Join

 Log onto Hampshire Constabulary website  Click on the ‘About Us’ Tab  Select Volunteer Police Cadets  Follow the link for your area and apply  If selected – invited to open evening with your parents/guardian  Any problems – email: [email protected]