Mini Police Scheme

DAAC Mini Police project is a highly effective, established project run by DAAC on behalf of and alongside Durham Constabulary. This is an innovative project aimed at 9-11 year olds in primary schools across County Durham and Darlington the aim is to introduce the Mini Police to a positive experience of policing, the principles of good citizenship and develop an understanding of their local community and the constructive role they can have within this.

The project materials are researched and designed by DAAC project leads, and are subject to a robust quality assurance process with qualified trainers, assessors and internal quality assurance staff. A proven and effective peer to peer delivery model is utilised, with apprentice youth development workers aged 16-25yrs who quickly facilitate high levels of engagement with the students across the duration of the project.

Several Mini Police officers have now progressed to become part of the Durham Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people aged 11-18yrs.

DAAC Mini Police Programme has received national recognition, we are continuing to use our expertise to assist numerous other Police services across England and Wales to develop and implement their own programmes.

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For more details about the programme please contact us or email us at enquiries@daac.org.uk

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As part of our commitment to enhancing our programme and supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner's Youth Plan , we are pleased to introduce a new 7-week programme for Year 5 pupils.

The programme has been designed to explore important topics that help young people make informed, positive choices, develop their awareness and understanding, and become positive role models within their communities.

Across the seven weeks, participants will have the opportunity to learn, discuss and explore a range of relevant issues in an engaging and supportive learning environment, helping to build confidence, resilience and awareness.

During the 2025/2026 academic year, we visited 168 schools, across County Durham and Darlington, delivering a range of engaging and educational programmes to primary school pupils.

Through the Mini Police Project, we reached a total of 4,736 primary school pupils, with over 90% of young people reporting that they enjoyed partaking in the project.

In addition to our Mini Police sessions, we visited a further 27 schools to deliver targeted sessions covering key topics including: