THAMES VALLEY Police have provided 'mini police' uniforms for children of Blackbird Leys.

Writing on their social media, TVP said: “Children’s encounters with the police have a lasting effect on how they view the force and engage with them as adults.”

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The Blackbird Leys Neighbourhood Team and Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit secured 40 Mini Police uniforms for children in the area.

Oxford Mail:

Mini Police is a national police primary school engagement programme as part of the National Volunteer Police Cadets. 

The programme si aimed at those age 8-11 year olds.

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It hopes to engage younger children with the Police Cadets and is operated between local police and primary schools.

TVP added: "Looking forward to some meaningful engagements this summer with our local schools and community."

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