The High Sheriff’s Cadet, was introduced to provide assured and professional support for the High Sheriff and is a great opportunity for a Surrey Cadet to become part of the Shrieval team. This year the High Sheriff has enlisted two cadets – Imogen and Grace, who will be on hand to assist the High Sheriff at some of the county visits and events.

Surrey’s Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme

The High Sheriff of Surrey has been the Patron of Surrey’s Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme since 2017. Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) is the nationally recognised uniformed youth group of policing in England and Wales.

Surrey’s VPC Scheme welcomes all young people from the age of 13 to 18 to join their policing family, including those who have had previous contact with the police or may be vulnerable to the influences of crime and social exclusion.

Supported by volunteer leadership teams including police officers and staff, Surrey’s VPC units are diverse groups of young people who have a desire to gain a practical understanding of policing, develop their skills and support their local communities.

Providing a safe and inclusive learning environment, Surrey’s VPC aims to:

  • Actively divert young people from negative influences and crime
  • Promote a practical understanding of policing amongst young people
  • Build trust and confidence between young people, their communities and Surrey Police
  • Make a difference in local communities through youth-led social action (volunteering)

Further information about the VPC can be found at vpc.police.uk.