Mini Police

Cheshire Constabulary has welcomed a new intake of budding police recruits – 10 Year 5 pupils- as part of a reworked mini cops scheme for 2023. 

On Wednesday 16th November, 10 children from Year 5 were officially enrolled as mini police officers during Attestation Ceremonies at the Policing Museum. During the ceremonies the children were sworn in as ‘Mini cops’. 

The purpose of the mini police is to act as role models to our peers representing Cheshire Constabulary; to help the community and  friends; and to be compassionate, polite, and patient.

They must: be on their best behaviour, professional and calm when faced with a challenge, work together as a team to tackle the problems in their community, understand and explain worrying topics to their friends and family to keep them safe and most importantly have fun whilst helping others.

Following the ceremony, the new recruits will work with their local PCSOs throughout the school year, helping to deliver important messages such as anti-bullying, water safety and online safety.

The children will also partner up with the PCSOs in a joint effort to tackle issues of their choosing within their communities.

The scheme allows the ‘mini cops’ to have their voices heard whilst Cheshire officers build upon child centred policing approaches.