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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Maryport drugs issue update - We take action and speak to residents
Patrols have been increased, a drugs warrant has been carried out and arrests made as we've tackled drugs problems in Maryport.
We've also been out speaking to residents to find out their concerns.
At a Local Focus Hub partners' meeting, a decision was made that Maryport would be a priority location.
It came in response to concerns over drug use and associated anti-social behaviour, crime and disorder.
PC Leesa Edwards and PCSO Rachel Pape have conducted Street Safe surveys.
These have been around Robert Ratterie House, Queen Street, St Georges Place and George Street - all aimed at establishing issues that are affecting residents.
These surveys allow police and partners to act on community concerns.
As a result we have increased patrols, resulting in a man being arrested on James Street on suspicion of possession of drugs.
This remains under investigation.
As well as this, the Allerdale pro-active team carried out a drugs warrant at a property near the town centre.
This led to one man being arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply and released under investigation.
We would like to reassure the community that we WILL and DO act on intelligence we are given.
If you have information relating to drug use or supply, contact Cumbria Police on 101Emails@cumbria.police.uk or call 101.
Maryport remains a priority location.
While we are still tackling drugs in the area, this month we will be focusing on young people and children engaging in violent behaviour.
This follows several reports of groups of children fighting.
We are working closely with school representatives and our partners to address this.
Police appeal for witnesses to attempted ATM theft in Wigton
Police are appealing for information as officers investigate an attempted ATM theft from Spar in King Street, Wigton, in the early hours of January 26.
It occurred just after 4am in the morning following reports of a green tractor being used to gain access to the shop.
The ATM was not taken during the incident.
Officers in the area on patrol arrived minutes after the incident.
Detectives are following multiple lines of enquiry and are keen to hear from any witnesses to this incident who have yet to come forward.
They are also appealing for anyone with dashcam on their vehicle, CCTV - or was in the area at the time - to make contact.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, email 101@cumbria.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log 50 of 26th January 2020.
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Our PCSO helps to keep kids safe
PCSO Kerry Harris attended a meeting of Caldbeck Beavers.
Here she spoke to the children about stranger danger, keeping safe and the numbers to use in an emergency.
She also gave a talk to Caldbeck Cubs and Scouts on the seriousness of and laws around knife crime, the age that a child becomes responsible for their actions - 10-years-old - and criminal responsibility.
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Keeping the roads safe - Local Focus team targets motorists flouting the law
PC Leesa Edwards and Seargeant Mitch Franks reported a driver on the A596 at Birkby for driving while using a hand held mobile device.
The driver was subsequently issued with a £200 fine and had six points placed on their driving licence.
Using a mobile phone in any capacity while driving is dangerous and against the law.
Keep your mobile devices out of sight while driving to prevent any distractions.
Flimby - Burglars convicted following our investigations
Police in west Cumbria have warned they will not tolerate burglars targeting people’s homes – after two men who broke into a house while the occupants slept were jailed for a total of more than five years.
Nicky Hewitson, 32, and Lee Moore, 43, were handed the sentences at Carlisle Crown Court on January 24.
Hewitson, who admitted burglary, was jailed for two years and four months.
Moore, who was found guilty after a trial, was imprisoned for three years.
The burglary happened at a home in Flimby in the early hours of September 24.
The people living there were woken following noises. Looking out of the window, one spotted a man leaving the house.
Bank cards and other cards had been stolen.
Police searches and inquiries led to Hewitson and Moore, both of no fixed abode. Found near them were the stolen bank cards.
Detective Constable James Graham said: “These men targeted this house while the people inside were asleep.
“The people of west Cumbria can be assured we will not tolerate any burglaries targeting any kind of properties.
“Those who do so can expect to face a police investigation and prosecution.
“These men thought they could enter where they shouldn’t be and take what didn’t belong to them.
“They now both have time to reflect on this.”
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Engaging with schools - Talking about the role of a police officer
PCSO Pape attended Flimby Primary School to see the foundation class.
This was in relation to their current topic on people who help us.
The children all had brilliant questions and all took turns to sit in the police van and try on uniform.
Police work with Wigton businesses to keep children safe
We are looking at the issue of children putting themselves at risk through climbing on roofs.
PCSO Kerry Harris, PC Leesa Edwards and David Thompson, crime prevention officer, went to Wigton in response to reports of children continuously climbing on the roofs of some buildings in the town centre.
A meeting has been set up with local businesses to discuss this further and work out what measures can be put into place to prevent this.
We ask parents to speak with their children about the risk of such behaviour.
Road Safety Talk - We've been offering advice at Maryport CofE Primary School
PCSO Rachel Pape visited Maryport Primary School to help the foundation class with their topic: Keeping safe.
They discussed road safety and what to do if they get lost.
PCSO Pape was impressed to see how many pupils in the reception class knew their address in case they got lost.
This is something we try to encourage the children to learn.
Does your child know their address incase of an emergency?
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Ewanrigg Mini Police deliver Safer Internet Day
Ewanrigg Mini Police delivered a Safer Internet Day session at the Wave Centre.
They delivered a presentation and ran activities for six other schools.
They received great feedback.
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More internet safety advice - Outerside and Kirkbride pupils educated
PCSO Peter Nichol visited Oughterside school to talk about online safety and bullying as part of Internet Safety Day.
He was then joined by PC Lindsey Irving at Kirkbride Primary School to talk to pupils and parents about online safety.
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Ewanrigg and Netherton Residents' Association land top award from Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner
Volunteers at a community association received well-deserved recognition at the Community Champions awards, hosted by Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall,
PCSO Emma Light attended the awards after nominating the Ewanrigg and Netherton Residents' Association for a Heart of the Community award.
We are delighted to say that they not only won this category but they also won the overall Commissioner's Award.
Well done to Sharon and Bill Barnes and all the other volunteers at the centre.
PCSO Light said: "I simply had to nominate the volunteers at the centre for all their hard work.
"Their commitment to the community is amazing.
"They make such a difference to so many people and it's great that they have received the recognition for this."
Flimby - Set as a priority location
We have been made aware that children are trying to tamper with the defibrillator in Flimby.
We would ask all parents to ensure their children understand the lifesaving value of the equipment - and the need to keep it in good working order.
If anybody sees anyone trying to tamper with the equipment, please contact police.
If damage is likely to be caused, treat it as an emergency and dial 999.
We have received other reports of children in the area acting in an anti-social manner.
In response, we have set Flimby as one of our priority areas for the month.
We ask parents to speak with their children to emphasise the effects of anti-social behaviour on the community, especially the more vulnerable.
Welcome PCSO Rachel Pape to Maryport
PCSO Emma Light will shortly be starting maternity leave.
We would like to wish her all the best and give our thanks for her commitment to the Maryport community over the last few years.
PCSO Rachel Pape will be taking over the area and has already started getting to know the community.
She will be taking over the Ewanrigg Mini-Police scheme and the Shopwatch and Pubwatch schemes for the area.
I am sure you will all join us in wishing a warm welcome to Rachel.
To discuss community issues in the area you can contact her at rachel.pape@cumbria.police.uk
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Police and parish council tackle unauthorised off-road vehicles at Caldbeck
We have linked up with community representatives over the issue of off-road vehicles causing problems in this area.
PCSO Kerry Harris and wildlife crime officer, PC Sam O'Key, attended a meeting at Caldbeck with members of the parish council.
Safe parking encouraged outside schools
PCSO Kerrry Harris is working with the Mini Police this term to deliver a road safety presentation to schools.
They will be taking the 'Parking Buddy' road safety signs to encourage safe parking .
We urge anybody who can walk to school to do so, but for those that need to take a vehicle, please lift share where possible and always park safely and considerately.
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We join forces with Dementia Alliance to take to Maryport High Street
PCSO Rachel Pape accompanied Dementia Action Alliance staff as they visited shops in Maryport to provide them with dementia information packs.
The packs included details of free taster sessions to make people aware of dementia.
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PCSO urges farmers and rural residents to join Country Watch West Facebook page
PCSO Kerry Harris visited farms in the Arkleby, Parsonby, Torpenhow and Wigton area to give crime prevention advice to farmers.
She is also advising people to follow the Country Watch West Facebook page.
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We've been out visiting more schools to stress safety messages
It is important to teach children how to keep themselves safe online.
So PCSO Hannah Donaughee conducted an anti-social behaviour and internet safety talk at Bolton C of E school, as well as to young people attending an Aspatria DreamScheme.
Parents can find advice on our website at www.cumbria.police.uk/Advice-Centre/Online-Safety/Online-Safety.aspx
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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