Every Cog and Piston
Manchester City Police Cadets are instructed on the workings of an internal combustion engine.
Manchester City Police launched its Cadet Corps in 1563. The scheme was introduced to encourage young people to consider a career in policing at a time when other employment options were thought to be seen as more appealing to school leavers. The recruits had to be between the ages of sixteen and eighteen to enroll. They undertook physical training and learned skills such as first aid and orienteering. On completion of this basic training they were seconded to various departments in the force or other organisations. The emphasis was on public service and cadets put in many hours work on community projects.
Progression to the regular force was not seen as automatic but it was hoped that the grounding in policing and serving the public would lead many cadets in a police career. Many of the cadets did go on to serve in the regular force and some reached high rank.
The Cadet Corps ran until June 1985.
More images of Manchester City Police Cadets.
For more information please follow Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Every Cog and Piston
Manchester City Police Cadets are instructed on the workings of an internal combustion engine.
Manchester City Police launched its Cadet Corps in 1563. The scheme was introduced to encourage young people to consider a career in policing at a time when other employment options were thought to be seen as more appealing to school leavers. The recruits had to be between the ages of sixteen and eighteen to enroll. They undertook physical training and learned skills such as first aid and orienteering. On completion of this basic training they were seconded to various departments in the force or other organisations. The emphasis was on public service and cadets put in many hours work on community projects.
Progression to the regular force was not seen as automatic but it was hoped that the grounding in policing and serving the public would lead many cadets in a police career. Many of the cadets did go on to serve in the regular force and some reached high rank.
The Cadet Corps ran until June 1985.
More images of Manchester City Police Cadets.
For more information please follow Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.