Police Youth Panel

The Police Youth Panel is a group of about 15 young people from across Norfolk who help Norfolk Police and other organisations communicate better with children and young people.

So far, the young people have helped out at events like the Norfolk Show, the anti-bullying event and the victim support 'Are you OK?' event.

The Police Youth Panel has also talked to people to help make this website better, and people from trading standards and the victim care unit on how to get the right message out to young people.

In addition, the panel has designed leaflets specifically for young people on reporting crime and getting involved in training police.

The group meets up in Norwich every six weeks for two hours. There is usually a special guest at the meeting who will want to get opinions about something.

There is also an opportunity for them to provide feedback by text or email, and soon there will be a dedicated Police Youth Panel Facebook site.

Being a part of the Police Youth Panel has its advantages. For example volunteering always looks good on a CV and you will be helping us do our job better!

There are lots of different opportunities from helping out at events (free sandwiches and drinks!) to getting to meet lots of interesting people and making new friends.

Interested in joining?

To join, you need to be aged 14-18 and interested in changing things for young people.

We try to get people from different parts and backgrounds in Norfolk. If you are interested please email Natalie Lake, the Children & Young People's Engagement Officer, to see if there is any space available for you to join up.

Natalie will then come and meet you at your home and explain a little bit more about the Police Youth Panel to you. If you are both happy to continue, then by completing a form, you too can join the Police Youth Panel.