A DOZEN new volunteer cadets are celebrating after being welcomed into North Yorkshire Police.

The 12 young people aged between 14 and 16 took their cadet oath in front of senior officers, college staff, family, friends and special guests at the ceremony held at Harrogate College where they meet once a week during term time to learn about policing and the law.

The passing out ceremony marks the completion of their successful initial training which they began in September.

As fully-fledged Volunteer Police Cadets, they will now be expected to volunteer an additional three hours per month to policing activities to help their local community, such as supporting crime prevention operations and working at local events.

The passing out ceremony was hosted by Deputy Chief Constable Phil Cain who said: “Our cadets can be extremely proud of what they have achieved so far and I congratulate them on their attestation.

“They can now look forward to being part of the wider policing family where they will become ambassadors for both young people and for North Yorkshire Police. I wish them the very best of luck for the future, and look forward to hearing about their work in their local communities."