Pinner hosts child discipline programme launch

Pinner hosted a child discipline programme launch at the police station.

The YOU (Youth Organised Uniform) Project, run jointly by councils across London and the police, has been set up with the help of uniformed youth groups, like the police cadets and boys' brigade, to get children into different activities.

The aim is to help prevent or reduce youth crime, but also to build self-confidence and discipline among young people.

Last week Pinner police station, in Waxwell Lane, was the latest place in the capital to host the groups, in a bid to give young people in the area an opportunity to take part in a wider range of activities.

It is hoped that the project will be rolled out in full by the spring, with a series of poster campaigns expected in the area.

Chief Inspector Ed Sherry, who helps launch the programme across London said: "These organisations offer a great opportunity for young people who might not otherwise think of joining a uniformed group.

"It's not specifically for young offender, it's for anyone who wants to build character and leadership qualities and ultimately start helping out in the community."

The meeting was attended by inspector Dave Burgum, who runs Harrow's Police Cadets, and Harrow Mayor John Nickolay.