Police officers are training to become FA-approved football coaches to help them work with young people on their community beats.
Twenty officers from Leics have signed up for the five-day course, which includes training in child protection.
Four community support officers will also take part.
Sgt Shane Luck said: "The course will give each person the skills to go into youth clubs and schools and help teach children and young people how to play."
He added: "The community side of policing is vital if officers are to succeed in promoting trust and confidence in the police service among young people."
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