As part of a Dyfed Powys Police campaign aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour across the force area, Volunteer Police Cadets have been distributing leaflets in key hotspot areas in Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford.
So far, nearly 2,000 leaflets have been delivered, encouraging residents to complete a short questionnaire and provide feedback to help officers better respond to community needs.
The cadets have clocked up nearly 100 hours of volunteering between them and a further leaflet drop with take place in Ammanford over the next few weeks.
The Police Cadet scheme is a nationally recognised free program that gives young people aged between 13 and 17-years-old the opportunity to make friends, develop leadership skills, engage with the police and contribute positively in the community. They take part in a two-hour weekly structured programme at various locations across the force and help to enhance the relationship between the public and police.
Rhian Curtis, Force Volunteer Police Cadet Officer, said: “Very often teenagers are unfairly labelled as being the cause of anti-social behaviour, but our cadets are proving that young people can be part of the solution. They are committed, enthusiastic and eager to make a difference in their local areas.
“Part of the aim of the cadets is to support local policing policies through volunteering and Operation Ivydene falls within this remit.
“We encourage residents to fill in the survey, which will not only provide feedback to the police but also show the cadets how beneficial their hard work has been.
“By taking proactive steps to support crime prevention and community engagement, the cadets are demonstrating that young people can play a crucial role in fostering safer neighbourhoods.”
(Lead image: Dyfed Powys Police)
