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West Cumbria police start 2020 with a bang - carrying out Week of Action
Our officers have been out-and-about tackling the issues that matter most to you in a special operation in the last week.
Problems tackled include drugs, violence at night, rural crime, shoplifting and the trade in stolen goods.
Superintendent for west Cumbria, Carl Patrick, said: “All-year-round we listen to people’s concerns and work alongside partners to swiftly tackle any emerging issues.
“During this week we have been taking a particularly high-visible approach to show the public what we are doing to deter and solve crime and keep people safe.
“This Week of Action showcases the work going on all the time on behalf of the people of west Cumbria.
“It sends out a clear message to criminals that this area is no soft touch.”
For results of this week - see www.cumbria.police.uk or our next newsletter.
Helping keep kids safe - Officers give talk to children
PCSOs Irving and Renney visited 2nd Maryport Beavers group to give a talk on staying safe and stranger danger. The Beavers got to try on some uniform and take a look in a police vehicle.
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Tackling drugs crime - Warrant executed
A drugs warrant was carried out at an address on Crosby Street, Maryport. The occupant was reported for possession of a class B drug.
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Drink drive crackdown - Please contact us with information
A man was arrested and charged following a report of erratic driving on Ewanrigg Road, Maryport.
If you believe someone is regularly drink driving or drug driving you can report them by emailing 101Emails@cumbria.police.uk or by reporting them to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Rise in quad bike thefts - Check your security
There has been an increase in quad bike thefts across the county.
We are urging anybody who owns a quad, or similar vehicle, to check their security.
If you would like crime prevention advice please contact your local PCSO.
We request that people, particularly in rural areas, are vigilant about suspicious vehicles or people when it is dark.
If you suspect something is not right, please call us to report it.
We also urge staff at businesses that are open through the night, such as petrol stations, to be observant and report anything suspicious.
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Area inspector takes to the beat with PCSO
PCSO Donaughee and Inspector Rachel Gale will be on foot in Aspatria on February 4.
We are happy to discuss any issues or concerns you may have - so please stop and say hello.
Anti-social behaviour in Wigton - We are working to stop it
The Allerdale Local Focus Hub - an alliance of police and public agencies - is working to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Wigton area.
Together we have identified some of the key people and properties involved and work is underway to support the families identified to reduce their involvement.
If the behaviour does not improve, partners will consider powers to remove tenancies where applicable.
We urge people to report incidents of anti-social behaviour, which can lead to crime and disorder.
This is so that we have an accurate picture of what is happening in your community and to make sure we can tackle it appropriately.
If the behaviour is not causing any immediate threat or harm to anybody, you can email 101Emails@cumbria.police.uk to report the incident or contact your local PCSO Kerry Harris.
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County lines - Educating youngsters on the dangers
School pupils are being given a talk on the issue of county lines drug crime.
Today our Children and Young Person's Officer, PC Lindsey Irving, has been attending Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton, along with local PCSO Kerry Harris.
They have been delivering a talk to pupils on county lines criminal activity, giving out advice on how to keep themselves safe.
County lines is a method of organised drug dealing which can see criminals recruiting young people to keep and transport drugs.
Rural crime prevention - We've been out to farms to offer advice
PCSOs Kerry Harris and Peter Crome have been out to farms to give crime prevention advice.
They have also been highlighting the Facebook page 'Country Watch West', which is a page for farmers to get information on crimes and suspicious activity.
Advice was also given on the crime-busting Smartwater property marking scheme.
This is a deterrent for thieves as they are not aware where the vehicle or item is security-marked.
The visits included farms at Port Carlisle, Waverton and Mealsgate, along with many other areas.
For more information, contact PCSO Kerry Harris at: kerry.harris@cumbria.police.uk
Drug supply and drug-related crime in Maryport - We need your information
We are asking the public to help us tackle drug and drug-related crime, which is a priority for police and our partners in Maryport.
Drug supply affects the whole community as it can lead to addiction and acquisitive crimes such as burglaries and thefts.
We need help from the community to identify those responsible for supplying drugs and those committing these types of crimes.
Without information from the community, we cannot take action to combat this problem, which people of Maryport tell us is their main issue.
Contact Cumbria Police on 101 to provide any information or, alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Protecting our green spaces - Tackling crime in nature reserves and outdoor areas
Both police and partners are prioritising the tackling of crimes in our nature reserves and outdoor spaces across Allerdale.
This is due to reports of criminal damage in some places.
These areas are vital to our communities, offering a space for individuals and families to enjoy our beautiful surroundings.
Many of these spaces are maintained by charities and volunteers.
Please ensure any damage is reported so that the issue can be monitored.
Keeping children safe online - Our PCSOs offer advice
PCSO Peter Nichol and Children and Young Persons Officer, PC Lindsey Irving, attended Kirkbampton School to teach pupils how to be safe online and the effects of online bullying.
We urge parents to help keep children safe online.
More information can be found on our website at: https://www.cumbria.police.uk/Advice-Centre/Online-Safety/Online-Safety.aspx
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CRIME FIGURES
 Crime levels maintained the same during this period.
Crime figures can also be obtained via the Cumbria Police Website:
https://www.cumbria.police.uk/Your-Area/Your-area.aspx
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