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Our Volunteer Police Cadet scheme is open to young people aged 13 to 18.
As well as having fun, being a cadet is a great way to:
Cadets meet for two hours on a weekday evening during term time. Cadet nights include:
Additional events will also be arranged, some in conjunction with our surrounding forces.
After completion of your 12-week induction training you will attend a passing out parade where you will take the cadet oath. Your family and friends will be invited as guests.
You will also get to meet different departments within the police service such as local policing teams, the Dog Section, Firearms Unit, Roads Policing and Crime Scene Investigation units.
In addition to the weekly training night, cadets are expected to volunteer at least three hours per month contributing towards local community policing objectives such as:
For more information about when we’re recruiting next follow our Cadets on Twitter at @NYPCadets and keep an eye on this page. We’ll also share details on our North Yorkshire Police Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.