Chantry Middle School’s Mini Police set out today with a speed camera to find some baddies!
They successfully caught 16 people speeding in Morpeth in just an hour!!”
The speed limit in Morpeth ranges from 20 – 40 mph. Exceeding 40mph could result in severe injury and even death. But there is one fault. Speed cameras check people carelessly going over the limit but most accidents, apparently, are caused by slow drivers. So are the Police doing enough to prevent accidents happening this way?
We asked the Mini Police about what they do.
Why do you think the Mini Police is important?
“It’s good because we are keeping the community safe and it helps with our education and learning about the police.”
Do you enjoy Mini Police?
“Yes, it’s great fun.”
What are the best bits?
We were even lucky enough to get a picture with the police!
“Going to the police station – that was cool. We also did a light switch on simulation in which we had to look for a lost child in a pitch black room. The speed gunning was cool too – and we actually caught some people!”
How did you all join the Mini Police?
“We had to do a one-hundred word application and seventy-five people entered. We were the chosen 10.”
Why did you want to join the Mini Police?
“So we could learn more about police and take part in all the fun activities.”
By Amy and April 7W
