GMP Cadet Scheme sees young people graduate

The cadets were honoured at a special ceremony

On Thursday 16 January 2020, a new intake of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Volunteer Police Cadets reached the end of their basic training period and attended a passing out ceremony at Co-op Academy in Higher Blackley.

The GMP Volunteer Police Cadet scheme gives young people aged 13-17 the chance to gain key life skills while making a difference in their local communities.

Cadets from Tameside, Bury and Blackley recited the cadet oath and were presented with a certificate on stage by the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Adlestone.

As each cadet entered the stage, their reasons for joining the scheme were shown on screen to the audience. 

These included: wanting to gain skills that would help them pursue a career in policing in the future, to increase their confidence, make new friends and to give back to their community.

The cadets then showed their newly developed marching skills in a parade before the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester and other distinguished guests, family and friends.

Chief Superintendent Paul Savill, who opened the ceremony, said: "The GMP Volunteer Police Cadet scheme is a great opportunity for young people in Greater Manchester to develop new, life-long skills whilst giving back to the community they live in. 

"I would like to thank the cadets for taking part in the scheme and hope it is not only a chance for them to learn a great deal, but for them and GMP as a whole, to engage with the community."