Wiltshire Police Cadet leader awarded certificate of recognition

A retired officer has been awarded a certificate of recognition for his work as a volunteer for the Wiltshire Police Cadets.

Ray Pattemore, 77, has been volunteering as the Chippenham Police Cadets leader for the past seven-and-a-half years following a distinguished career with first Avon and Somerset Police and then MOD Police.

Yesterday (13/02), he was presented with the Assistant Chief Constable’s Certificate of Recognition for his dedication and commitment as a Wiltshire Police volunteer.

The award paid tribute to Ray’s work as the Cadet leader, his support of the Citizens in Policing Team and his enthusiasm and the positive interactions he has with members of the public, helping foster public trust and confidence. 

Ray said: “I’ve been in a youth group all my working life since way back in the 1960s when I first joined the Police.

“I was with the Red Cross Cadets for 30 years and had my own Red Cross Cadet unit in Bath and the Royal Navy Cadets in Corsham.

“After retiring 19 years ago, I worked for the ambulance service and then the out-of-hours doctors’ service in Chippenham and then I joined as Chippenham Police Cadets leader seven-and-a-half years ago.”

To anyone thinking of joining the Police Cadets, he said: “Definitely join.

“If you want to do something for the community, the Police Cadets is a great way of doing it.”

ACC Mark Cooper, who presented the award, said: “Ray has shown outstanding commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in his work as a volunteer.

“He always looks after the Cadets’ welfare and goes the extra mile for a role he is passionate about.

“I’d like to thank him for his service to Wiltshire Police and the communities we serve.”

The Police Cadets meet every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at a local school in Chippenham.

For more information, visit Police Cadets | Wiltshire Police