The 1st of April 2014 was not only the 40th anniversary of Greater Manchester Police and the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale but also the date of the passing out parade of the first of Rochdale’s Volunteer Police Cadets.

The ceremony took place at the borough’s historic town hall.

The Mayor of Rochdale, Cllr Peter Rush presented the cadets with certificated and their official berets. Rochdale’s police commander, Chief Superintendent Chris Sykes and Police and Deputy Crime Commissioner, Jim Battle also attended the event along with friends and families of the cadets.

About the GMP Volunteer Cadets:

In 2012, Sir Peter Fahy, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, pledged to create a new Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people in the region.

The scheme, developed by Sergeant Jane Butler and Youth Strategy Officer PC Andrew Marsden, is aimed at 13- 17 year-olds and provides a programme of weekly Cadet nights filled with activity, information and – hopefully – some fun.

The aims of the scheme include:

•Promoting and encouraging a practical interest in policing among young people,

•Providing training which will encourage positive leadership within communities which will include volunteering opportunities,

•Encouraging a spirit of adventure and developing qualities of leadership and good citizenship. Cadets will be given the opportunity to obtain a Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid qualification etc.

Cadets units will be based in areas where there is currently little to occupy local youngsters.

Volunteers will have to apply, stating their reasons for wanting to be part of the scheme and will be encouraged to remain with the scheme for as long as they can. On reaching the end of their time as a cadet, they will be given with advice on careers and business, help with CVs and information about any opportunities to remain with the Force.

Cadets are currently completing a "probationary" period and have so far experienced drill, physical exercise classes and advice on subjects such as the effective and safe use of social media.

Further items on the curriculum are lessons on the law, public order awareness, phonetics and radio use, problem solving … and more drill!

A uniform will be worn but only issued on completion of a successful probationary period.

The scheme's team leaders are also volunteers and include schools based officers, PCSO's, special constables and university students, all contributing their own time to run each cadet night.

To build number of successful schemes across the region we are looking for help. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer team leader and can demonstrate a commitment and desire to "change hearts and minds" can contact Sergeant Jane Butler at volunteerpolicecadets@gmp.police.uk.

To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.

www.gmp.police.uk

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Cadets from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, conduct weapons qualification at Pells Range, Fort Knox, Ky., June 23, 2023. During weapons qualification, Cadets are tested on their ability to shoot pop-up targets at varying distances. | Photo by Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, CST Public Affairs Office

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

5th Regiment, Advanced Camp Cadets went through the Weapon Qualification July 1, 2018 at Fort Knox, KY. (Photo by Angela Yin)

Cadets from 4th Regiment, Advanced Camp, conduct weapons qualification at Pells Range, Fort Knox, Ky., June 23, 2023. During weapons qualification, Cadets are tested on their ability to shoot pop-up targets at varying distances. | Photo by Hydia Jackson, Western Kentucky University, CST Public Affairs Office

A Cadet from 4th Regiment Advanced Camp fires a shot during Weapons Qualification, Fort Knox, Ky., June 17, 2019. | Photo by Kyle Crawford, CST Public Affairs Office

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4th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet Jayden Libby, from Marquette University, completes Weapons Qualification at George Blair Range at Fort Knox, KY on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. | Photo by Hannah Hedden, CST Public Affairs Office

Cadet Emma Murray, Morgan State University, 4th Regiment Advanced Camp, fires a shot during Weapons Qualification, Fort Knox, Ky., June 17, 2019. | Photo by Kyle Crawford, CST Public Affairs Office

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Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

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Master Sgt. Robert Ballard displays an example qualification target sheet at Canby Hill Range July 18. Photo by Nadia Essien

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Cadet Jose Martinez (Purdue University) waits to find out his score. Cadets of the 10th Regiment Advanced Camp qualify with their M-4 Carbine Rifles in the morning on the George Blair Range. Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 19. | Photo by Megan Reynolds, CST Public Affairs Office.

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

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4th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet William Robbins, from Franklin College, laims at the targets down range during Weapons Qualification at George Blair Range at Fort Knox, KY on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. | Photo by Hannah Hedden, CST Public Affairs Office

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4th Regiment Advanced Camp Cadet Michael Mallory, from the University of Arizona, hydrates after completing his Weapons Qualification at George Blair Range at Fort Knox, KY on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. | Photo by Hannah Hedden, CST Public Affairs Office

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Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

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Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Chamonix (FRA), 7 July 2023: competes in the Speed qualification during the 2023 Climbing World Cup in Chamonix (FRA).

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Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Chamonix (FRA), 7 July 2023: competes in the Speed qualification during the 2023 Climbing World Cup in Chamonix (FRA).

© Jan Virt / IFSC. This photo is for editorial use only. For any additional use please contact communications@ifsc-climbing.org

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)

Class of 2023 cadets in 1st Company conduct the new Army rifle qualification test for the first time July 23, 2020 during Cadet Field Training. The new qualification standard requires shooters to move behind cover during the test and eliminate targets at a quicker rate than the previous version. (U.S. Army photo by Brandon O'Connor)