A GROUP of students who have completed a public safety and crime prevention course at Keighley College have been congratulated for their efforts.

The students worked with officers from West Yorkshire Police and have now been presented with community volunteer scheme certificates acknowledging their new qualification.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: "Students from Keighley College worked alongside our officers over the summer to assist with public safety and crime prevention initiatives across the local area.

"The students, who are studying Public Services, worked more than 230 hours over the 10 week course.

"The scheme allows students to gain vital employability skills, enhance their communication abilities, as well as gain an invaluable insight into working with the police and other partnership agencies."

The students involved were from Level 2 and Level 3 Public Services courses and first underwent vetting to ensure they met the high standards required for the work.

The programme is intended to support the police and fire services in Keighley by providing a presence in crime hotspots and giving residents information about crime reduction.