Police cadet selected for special role with Nottinghamshire’s High Sheriff

A teenager has spoken of his pride at becoming one of two police cadets chosen to support to The High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire.

Jack Inquieti-Lamb, from Giltbrook, has been a police cadet since 2020 and is currently studying at West Nottinghamshire College.

After succeeding in the application process, the 17-year-old will now take up the role which will involve him accompanying The High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire Nick Rubins to events and helping with ceremonial duties for the next year.

The High Sheriff is responsible for attending all royal visits in the county and provides support to voluntary organisations.

Jack said:

“I am delighted to of been selected for this role and I felt really proud when I first heard the news.

“I was presented with a badge and the official sash when I got the role, and I also met the High Sheriff which was a really enjoyable experience.

"It’s going to be a great way to extend my cadet experience and I look forward to having more opportunities to engage with our communities in the new role.”

On June 16, Jack attended the King’s birthday celebration held at Southwell Minster, along with the other newly recruited High Sheriff Cadet.

He said:

“I was lucky enough to be a part of the official procession and walked behind the High Sheriff into the minster, it was a very memorable occasion.”

The cadets are spread across five bases – Bestwood, Bulwell, Hyson Green, Mansfield and Force Headquarters at Sherwood Lodge.

The cadets regularly take part in community and charity events.

Volunteer Police Cadets is a nationally recognised police youth group in England and Wales.

In Nottinghamshire, junior cadet sessions are available to those at secondary school between Years 7 and 11, with senior cadet sessions available to those in Years 12 and 13.

A total of 40 cadet leaders, made up of police officers, staff and civilian volunteers, offer their time, skills and knowledge to operate the force’s five cadet bases by running weekly sessions during school term time to 105 young people across Nottinghamshire.

Jack said:

“Being a cadet is great! You get to bond with other young people who have similar interests and it’s definitely increased my confidence and communication skills since joining.”

The High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire Nick Rubins said:

“Since meeting Jack, I have been very impressed with his dedication to the police cadets. 

“At the start of my year as High Sheriff, I wanted a couple of cadets that would support me in a wide variety of duties from attending functions, assisting with events and being an extension of my team over the course of my year.

“Both cadets have really stepped up and I can’t speak highly enough of how, so far, they have been unphased with anything I have challenged them to do.”

Lyndsey Hufton, Citizens in Policing Coordinator at Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“It’s great to see two of our police cadets go on to take on this special role alongside the High Sheriff.

“Jack is a great example of someone who has really benefited from being in the cadets and who has used the teamwork, leadership and communication skills he has developed in cadets to benefit the community he lives in.”