Police Cadets recruitment process

Before registering an interest, or applying as a volunteer Police Cadet, you must:

• be aged between 13 and 17
• live or attend school in the Avon and Somerset policing area
• have energy and enthusiasm to help with local policing in your communities
• want to build positive relationships and take action to tackle real issues
• be willing to give your time and ideas to take part in volunteering activities in your community

You can register your interest to join the Police Cadets. We will then contact you when recruitment is open in your chosen unit, with a link to the full application.

Recruitment is annually, generally in early summer.

If your application is successful, you and your parents or guardians will be invited to the cadet unit for:

• an orientation evening
• a discussion with the cadet unit leader

Once all the necessary paperwork has been completed, you will be contacted with a start date.

Initially, you will attend cadets in your own clothes.

A couple of weeks later, your parents or guardians will be invited to an investment evening where you will confirm your commitment to the Volunteer Police Cadet Oath and Promise, and receive your uniform.