Glossop SNT - School Engagement/Lunchtime Drop-in Session

Today  Friday, 16th May, PCSO Buller from the Glossop Youth Engagement Team, accompanied by Mrs. Brenda Smith, Volunteer Cadet Leader, visited New Mills School located on Church Lane, New Mills. 

The purpose of this visit was to conduct a school engagement session focused on Police Cadet Recruitment and to promote the forthcoming Operation Sceptre, which marks the beginning of the National Knife Crime Awareness Week starting Monday, 19th May. The visit took place during lunchtime at the school - held between 12.20 pm and 1.00 pm.

🚓 ‘Cadet Recruitment’🚓 

The Glossop Cohort  are looking to recruit Senior Cadets - you must be aged between 13 and 18 (Academic years 9 to 13 as of September 2025) to apply to join the Cadets. 

Glossop Cadets meet on Wednesday evenings between 7 pm – 9 pm at The Cadet Centre, Fauvel Rd, Glossop SK13 7DW. 

* Recruitments closes in the next 2 weeks -  Please see the attached poster and Qr code.

For any additional information please contact citizensinpolicing@derbyshire.police.uk to speak to member of the Cadet team.

🔪‘Operation Sceptre’ 🔪

Operation Sceptre, a national week of action to tackle knife crime, and is scheduled to take place next week. This initiative involves police forces across England and Wales collaborating to reduce knife crime through various strategies, including early intervention, education, and enforcement.

These regular visits help to promote youth engagement work with the young people at each ofour secondary schools. Thus enabling the team to gain insights into their perspectives, concerns, and challenges, in a more friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Thank you to Mrs Brenda Smith for her support, attendance and time today - also to the headteacher and staff for accommodating todays visit and especially to those students who engaged with the team.

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#OperationSceptre 
#NationalKnifeCrimeWeek
#TacklingKnifeCrime 

#MakingDerbyshireSaferTogether