Hazratali Mammadov and his aim! First Azerbaijani Police Cadet in United Kingdom

On the 22nd November, I was invited to the VPC Award Presentation ceremony, by Hazratali Mammadov, who is the first Azerbaijani Police Cadet in United Kingdom. The ceremony which was held at Royal Borough of Kensington was hosted by the Jack Petchey Foundation.  Mayor of Kensington was invited to the ceremony as a VIP guest and congratulated young cadets.  Hazratali Mammadov, 18, joined volunteer police cadets in March 2009. To improve his existing skills, build self confidents and learn more about police force, he then got involved in different activities, such as, marching in horse guards parade, emergency services at jubilee park, Enfield town show etc. During the summer Hazratali helped the local festival held at Enfield, he has achieved an award for it. He is planning to become a first Azerbaijani man in police industry of London.



What is VPC?

VPC inspire young people from London's diverse communities to achieve their full potential by teaching them self confidence, valuable new skills and good citizenship. Working with the Metropolitan Police, Volunteer Police Cadets (VPC) encourages them to have some serious fun as they participate in team-based programmes and activities that promote safer, healthier neighbourhoods across our capital.

 

The Main aim of the Volunteer Police Cadets is to;

·         teach good citizenship

·         enable young people to develop their personal skills and qualities through structured training programmes;

·         enhance relationships between police and local communities

·         create a uniformed group of young men and women to assist the Metropolitan Police Service at non-confrontational events and;

·         to stimulate and maintain the interest of young people in a police career

 

Interview with Hazratali Mammadov:

Was it your first award as a Volunteer Police Cadet of UK?

Yes it was, and I felt so proud of myself, achieving that kind of award on my entire life.


What were you awarded for?

I got awarded for the hard work I did at Police Cadets during 1 year.

 
Tell us more about events u were participating in.

I have participated in Horse guards parade (marching), emergency services at jubilee park, us cadets were in full uniform, walking around the park, I have also, participated in festival where we were encouraging others to join the cadets.


What do you plan for your future? Is it related to you Cadet Career?

My intention is to join the police force once I graduate the University.


How do you feel about your Jack Petchey Award?

I am very proud and pleased. This is an outcome of my efforts and strives.

Hazratali Mammadov (left) Ziya Afandizade (right) ANI  Team

Ziya Afandizade was invited as a guest to support his friend Hazratali.

We are proud and pleased. We enjoyed the ceremony full of positive atmosphere and fun and truly support young cadets in encouraging youth to join VPC! Hazratali Mammadov took a survey with AzerYouth network about 2 weeks before the VPC ceremony.

 

By Murad UmumElli / AzerYouth Networking Team