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100 Volunteer Police Here is just a snapshot of feedback from the
Cadets on the day:

“I really enjoyed chatting to all the companies,
it was very interesting, also getting some of the
freebies was very lovely!”
Cadets attend this year’s “I enjoyed all the stands and interactions with all

the people and hosts of the expo and other people
hosting events.”

International Security Expo! “It’s great to walk around and engage in these
amazing companies!”

“It’s so special to be allowed access to an event like
this! Going around and experiencing the future
A huge well done to one hundred Volunteer Police Cadets from six police force areas at this year’s tech and security of this country, it is an absolute
International Security Expo #ISE2022 London Olympia, thanks to The Security Institute #NextGen honour and a privilege!”
Initiative.

“I liked looking at all the different stalls and
Excellent job VPC teams from Northumbria, Sussex, Thames Valley, City of London, Surrey and two learning about what each one did and I really
Met boroughs!
enjoyed the border control stall and all the
different ways people have tried to smuggle stuff
Cadet teams arrived as VIP guests at this iconic London event, where they were welcomed, briefed into the country.”
and given their access-all-areas passes.
“I enjoyed looking around all the future security
In a private meeting with former Security Minister and Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Lord West, technology and how companies are making
the Cadets were warmly welcomed and took part in a debate about policing, security, keeping places safe. I also enjoyed the border patrol and
communities safe and how we can all play a part. Lord West was very interested in hearing from the the ways you can make hiding places for illegal
Cadets about their experiences, hopes and aspirations - a great start to the day! items in cars and ways to access them.”

In their groups with their adult leaders, cadets then explored both main events, meeting specialist “I really enjoyed the demonstrations we were
teams, corporate and military/policing professionals, innovators, CEOs and many more.
shown and I enjoyed getting out of my comfort
zone a bit and managing to interact with different
National VPC’s Tim Mann MBE said “This has been a brilliant experience for Cadets from across the country people and talk about their jobs.“
to come and meet security professionals, international leaders, innovators and partners. This has really
engaged our young people who have learned so much and gained a real insight into a different world. Thank Well done Volunteer Police Cadet teams who
you to everyone who made this happen, Nineteen Events and everyone at the Security Institute!”
travelled far and wide (especially Northumbria
VPC, on their first major deployment outside
the county, a 600m round trip and a fabulous
London experience they’ll never forget!).

For more information about the Volunteer
Police Cadets or to find out more about VPC
units and projects in your local area, please
contact [email protected]

By Tim Mann MBE, National Volunteer
Police Cadets Safeguarding and
Standards Hub

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