Top Police Cadets Appointed to Prestigious High Sheriff Roles in Rutland and Leicestershire

Top Police Cadets Appointed to Prestigious High Sheriff Roles

In a standout achievement for the local youth policing program, two exceptional teenagers have been selected to serve as the region's newest High Sheriff’s Cadets. Following a demanding selection process that tested their poise, public speaking, and professional knowledge, Hollie Sanders and Izzy Kilsby have emerged as the top candidates for these historic roles.

The appointments represent a significant milestone for both young women, who will now act as ambassadors for Leicestershire Police while supporting the work of the High Sheriff's in their respective jurisdictions. Hollie Sanders, 16, has been named the High Sheriff Police Cadet for Leicestershire, where she will assist Mel Thomas. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Izzy Kilsby will take on the mantle for Rutland, supporting High Sheriff Sue Fish OBE.

The road to the Shrieval team was far from easy. Hollie and Izzy were part of a group of eight elite candidates, all of whom were required to submit a comprehensive application before facing a panel of judges. The final stage involved delivering a formal presentation and answering a series of challenging questions to demonstrate their readiness for public life.

Chief Inspector Adam Wardle expressed immense pride in the standard of the candidates this year. He noted that the professionalism and preparation displayed by the participants were a credit to the force, emphasizing that the cadets truly understood the gravity and heritage of the positions they sought.

The praise was echoed by Sue Fish, the High Sheriff of Rutland. As a former Chief Constable, her endorsement carried significant weight; she remarked on the high quality of the cadet program and suggested that the force should be deeply proud of the caliber of young people it is currently mentoring.

Sue Fish a former Nottingham Police Chief Constable now runs a consultancy that campaigns on women’s safety. She carried out radical work in the force. In 2016, she was the first chief constable to record misogyny as a hate crime. She has also spoken about how she was sexually assaulted by two senior colleagues when she was a younger officer. 

In their new roles, Hollie and Izzy will be a constant presence at major civic events and official visits throughout the county. The positions were originally created to provide vital support to the High Sheriffs while offering young people a unique, front-row seat to the workings of the legal and charitable sectors within their communities.

As they embark on their year of service, the duo stands as a shining example of the leadership and dedication being fostered within the Leicestershire Police Cadets. The community now looks forward to seeing these two bright leaders in action as they represent the best of the county’s youth.

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