Extension to CCTV network
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, has announced an extension to the existing CCTV network, working alongside police, district and town councils.
The new cameras come as a result of the Commissioner listening to feedback from local people and councils as well as the constabulary.
Read more here.
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Our officers help with health awareness in Cockermouth
PCSO Clare Parker has been out with Dementia Action Alliance staff.
They've been visiting shops in Cockermouth to provide them with dementia information packs.
The packs include details of free taster sessions to make people aware of dementia.
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Keeping kids safe online - PCSOs pop to youth club to brief youngsters
Children attending the church youth club at Riversmeet have been given a guide about online safety.
PCSO Clare Parker led the session, which helps to prevent cyber crime.
Parents can find more information on keeping their children - and themselves - safe online at: www.cumbria.police.uk/Advice-Centre/Online-Safety/Online-Safety.aspx
Cockermouth burglary - Two arrested
We have made two arrests following a burglary at a business in South Street, Cockermouth.
The suspects have been released while investigations continue.
The burglary happened in the early hours of Friday January 7.
If anybody witnessed anything or has any information on the incident, please contact us on 101.
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The life of a PCSO - Schoolchildren learn about this crime-busting job
PCSO Clare Parker visited Cockermouth School to give a talk on her role.
The children then got an opportunity to look at a police vehicle - and learn more about how police help in our communities.
We're offering some simple security advice for people living in the countryside
This follows a number of thefts across the county.
Here are a few simple security measures you can take:
• Restrict access to your land and property with locked gates.
• Ensure your home, farm and outbuildings are secure, lock windows and doors and remove keys from locks.
• Consider fitting intruder alarms, CCTV and good outside security lighting. Check regularly to ensure they work.
• Mark equipment and property with the farm name and postcode; use a UV pen, engraving, stamping, tagging or forensic marking
• Hide valuable items from view and secure them in locked outbuildings.
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Bogus callers - Stop them getting in with our advice
We have received reports of bogus callers in and around Keswick and Cockermouth.
Our crime prevention advice below will help stop them - and making any vulnerable neighbours and relatives aware will also aid the efforts to keep them away.
Not all burglars break into homes - some will try to trick or con their way in.
Bogus callers may pretend to be on official business from organisations such as utility companies, including gas, electricity and water - or the council.
They may also claim to be tradespeople or work people calling to carry out urgent repairs.
Bogus callers succeed because they sound believable, so don't be fooled.
Make sure in your own mind that they are who they claim to be by following these simple steps:
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Always keep your front and back door locked.
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When someone calls at your door, try to see who it is - and always use your chain.
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Always ask for proof of identity. Genuine tradesmen will carry an identification card with a photo on it.
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Only use trusted and recommended tradesmen; ask friends, relatives or neighbours or contact Age Concern or Trading Standards.
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Do not allow anyone you don’t know into your home, if they ask you to go outside – don’t!
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If the caller wants to sell you something or wants to do any jobs for you and you are concerned, say “no thanks” and close the door straight away.
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Never tell callers you are on your own.
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If you are unsure, ask them to call back later and arrange for someone to be with you when they return.
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Beware of callers who attempt to distract you by claiming that they have seen something untoward in your rear garden or somewhere which may encourage you to leave your house - they may have an accomplice awaiting this distraction.
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If in doubt, keep them out.
Treat every stranger with caution. If you are still worried, dial 999 immediately and ask for the police.
We've been offering our support to Cockermouth Emergency Response Group
Allerdale's neighbourhood policing team Inspector Rachel Gale and Inspector Charlotte Lory from our Civil Contingencies unit received a warm welcome from Cockermouth Emergency Response Group at a volunteers event.
All the agencies shared lessons in how best to go about emergencies.
Also there was Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, Cumbria County Council and Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team.
Although unplanned, the event was well timed with the onset of Storm Ciara!
We urge any homeowners in flood-prone areas to register their properties with these groups.
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CRIME FIGURES
Crime fell in this area 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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