THE tireless community work of Eden Police Cadets was recognised when they were presented with the Cadet Team award at the Lord Ferrer Home Office Awards in London.
The awards, previously known as the Special Constable and Police Support Volunteer Awards, highlight the vital role volunteers play in support of policing by giving up their free time to make communities safer and enhance the effectiveness of policing across England and Wales.
The cadets were nominated for the award for their work in mental health, which culminated in the launching of suicide prevention banners at a press event at Cumbria Constabulary HQ.
The six large banners are now proudly displayed across each major town in prominent positions within Cumbria and rotate every few months to encourage those in more rural communities to think about and talk about mental health.
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